Harz Mountains
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGLE9490
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
7 days
7 Day Coach Holiday
The Harz Mountains are a stunning highland area and national park in Germany with medieval villages and a network of nostalgic narrow gauge steam railways. Prepare to be enchanted as we explore Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site town with pastel painted houses and ornate buildings featuring fairytale façades. We also call at the 12th century Cistercian Monastery Michaelstein, a popular destination on Germany’s Romanesque Road with its medieval style gardens. On another day we embark on a narrow-gauge steam train trip, climbing to the summit of Mount Brocken to take in stunning panoramas before continuing our railway journey through picturesque landscapes to pretty as a picture Wernigerode. Here, we enjoy a guided tour of its old town along with entry to the storybook castle. Icing on the Harz cake will be our guided tour of romantic Goslar, known as the heart of the Harz and “Rome of the North”, with its thousand years of history.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Coach Holidays (Continental)
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Coach travel throughout
- Return overnight ferry crossings
- Full Holiday Itinerary
- ABTA bonded for your peace of mind
Holiday Highlights & Inclusions
• Train ride on the Harz Narrow Gauge Steam Railway• Guided tours of Wernigerode and Goslar
• Entry to Wernigerode Castle and the Monastery of Michaelstein
• Excursion to Quedlinburg
• Six nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Coach travel throughout
• Return overnight ferry crossings
• ABTA bonded for your peace of mind
Your Holiday Itinerary
Day One. We journey to our overnight ferry to the continent, where we enjoy dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.Day Two. We continue to the Ahorn Harz Hotel in the Harz Mountains and check in for four nights.
Day Three. We step into a fairytale at the medieval town of Quedlinburg with its narrow, cobbled streets, stunning half-timbered houses, storybook churches, and charming main square. From here, we continue through the glorious Harz Mountains, passing the largest dam in Germany, then stopping at the Monastery Michaelstein. Simply built with Cistercian style architecture, it features a cloister and refectory along with a well preserved manor, forge, stables and medieval gardens.
Day Four. Our Harz Mountains adventure continues when we step back to the heyday of steam trains as we board a historic carriage for a trip on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway up to the summit of Mount Brocken, one of the highest train stations in Germany. Our rail journey then continues to idyllic Wernigerode where we take in a guided tour of this Harz town. It is an absolute gem with half-timbered buildings and a gothic town hall, and we include entry to its majestic castle. Stunningly situated, this fortress dates from the Middle Ages and is said to mysteriously change its appearance with the weather! It was used by German Emperors travelling on hunting expeditions to the Harz Mountains and features towers, turrets, and large arched, gothic windows as well as a sumptuously furnished interior. Outside, there are formal gardens with terraced vineyards.
Day Five. A guided tour of the imperial city of Goslar with its thousand year history and UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, is our treat today. It is simply stunning with a captivating ancient quarter and a picture postcard market square, bordered by a magnificent church with Romanesque stained glass windows. Afterwards, free time to continue exploring.
Day Six. We head to our overnight ferry back to the UK, with dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board.
Day Seven. We make our way home after our enchanting break.
Harz Mountains
Overnight Ferry to Continent
Your holiday moves up a gear when you board your overnight ferry for your sailing to the continent. Drop your overnight bag in your cabin then explore the ship or unwind with an aperitif in one of the bars.
On Board Dining
All GLENTON continental holidays include dinner and breakfast onboard. Head to buffet restaurant where your waiter will show you to your table and take your order if you wish to purchase any drinks. Then you’re free to help yourself from the wide selection of tasty dishes from around the world. At breakfast, choose from continental or a fully cooked menu. Alternatively if you fancy treating yourself, why not upgrade to the à la carte restaurant and enjoy fine dining with full waiter service?
Entertainment
Make your way to the show lounge and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening – or take your place on the dance floor for a wee boogie! Perhaps you’d like to catch a blockbuster movie at the cinema or try your luck at the casino.
Cabins
Your GLENTON continental holiday includes an air conditioned inside en suite cabin with bunk beds. However, you can upgrade to a cabin with level beds and/or sea view for a small supplement. Please ask your holiday advisor when booking.
Shopping
Grab a bargain during your crossing where we leave the mainland prices behind! With special offers on treats such as alcohol and perfume.
Collect 500 Coach Miles
COACH MILES is our fantastic reward scheme, allowing you to save money the more you travel with us. On this holiday you can collect 500 coach miles.
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Ahorn Harz Hotel - Braunlage
Surrounded by the beautiful forests of the Harz Mountains, this lovely hotel has a spacious restaurant and lounge bar as well as a furnished terrace, garden and extensive leisure facilities.
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