Schierke - Time to stay
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The official travel guide
Schierke am Brocken
Time to spend the night
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We always have "nice" weather in Schierke :-).
Sometimes you just need a few more things to wear and sometimes a few less.
The current status can be found on our weather page.
To the weather forecast
The question is quite exciting and almost impossible to answer because it is constantly changing.
You can get an up-to-date view (or not, if the fog is thick) on our webcam.
The Brockenbahn starts at the main railway station in Wernigerode, right next to the "big trains" of the DB and the Abellio trains.
In addition to other stations in the town area, the Brocken railway runs to the Brocken via the "Drei Annen Hohne" and "Schierke" stations.
More information
As soon as you take a trip to the Brocken, the journey costs €57.00 for the outward and return journey and €38.00 for the one-way journey.
It makes no difference whether you board the train in Wernigerode, Nordhausen or Schierke.
Information on discounts can be found on the Harz narrow-gauge railway website.
To the tariff overview
Yes, if you are an overnight guest in Schierke or Wernigerode, you will receive a guest card with your visitor's tax payment.
With this guest card you are entitled to use almost all public buses travelling in the eastern and western Harz Mountains free of charge.
For example, you can travel free of charge from Schierke to Wernigerode, Braunlage, Elbingerode, Blankenburg and Halberstadt.
Hiker's paradise
around Schierke
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Hiking destination Brocken
From Schierke? From Torfhaus? Or would you prefer from Ilsenburg?
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Harz border trail
Travelling along the former inner-German border
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Harz Witches' Trail
Hike across the Harz Mountains
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Harz Devil's Path
From Elend via Schierke & Brocken to Bad Harzburg
To the route planning
Full steam ahead
to the Brocken
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Where can I find timetables for the narrow-gauge railway?
From Schierke to the Brocken or to Wernigerode on the steam railway.
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How much does a trip to the Brocken cost?
The railway takes you up the Brocken at a fixed price. Discounts are available for children and groups.
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Where else can I travel on the narrow-gauge railway?
Harzquerbahn, Selketalbahn and Brockenbahn - many routes are possible.
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Can I book tickets online?
Tickets for the Brockenbahn can be booked with the HSB from the comfort of your own home
To the online booking
Family time in Schierke
Discover Schierke and the surrounding area as a family
Discover the national park with a ranger, climb in the rocks around Schierke, ride into mines on the mine railway, explore stalactite caves with the cave bear, swim in the Harz outdoor pools, ... lots of fun for the whole family. That's a promise!
Time to plan your trip
Travel information for Schierke
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Search & book accommodation
From hotel, guesthouse, holiday flat to holiday room.
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Guest cards & coupon booklet
Our advantages for overnight guests in Schierke.
Answers to questions about visitor's tax, HATIX ticket, HarzCard, ... -
Arrival & Parking
Answers to questions about travelling by train, car parks for cars or buses.
Charging points for electric cars, parking spaces for motorhomes, ... -
Travelling locally
Leave your car at home and travel free of charge by bus in the Harz Mountains.
Timetables, carriages, round trips, ... -
Order brochures
We offer you our information material to download & browse through.
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Food & drink
Go out for a really good meal. Savour the Harz cuisine.
You can find an overview in our catering directory.