Interesting Links Related to a Holiday Stay at Camping Prahljust
Dear Guests,
we have put together a list of links with commentary. These links might be useful when planning a stay at our camping site. We hope to make your holiday preparations easier. Unfortunately, not all webpages are available in English language. Please note, that the owner of the corresponding webpage is responsible for the content himself - not Camping Prahljust.
2) Tourism Information Agencies
4) Active Holiday (Hiking, Mountain-Biking, Climbing)
8) Theater, Festival, Open-Air Concerts
- Actual Weather in Clausthal
http://wetter.iei.tu-clausthal.de
Actual weather situation roughly 1 km away from the camp site measured by the Technical University of Clausthal. Updated every 10 minutes.
- Weather Forecast
http://www.harz-urlaub.de/harz-wetter.htm
The weather forecast for several places in the Harz Area. Please choose "Region Harz".
2) Tourism Information Agencies
- Official Tourismus Marketing of the Oberharz Region
The villages in the region "Oberharz" (= higher areas in the western Harz) have joined a tourism marketing organisation. The website provides a lot of useful information regarding events, museums and sight seeing.
- Harz Tourism Organisation (Harzer Verkehrsverband)
Tourism Organisation of basically all citys of the Harz Area. It is comparable to the above mentioned organisation, but with a less regional focus.
- National Nature Reserve Harz (Nationalpark Harz)
The National Nature Reserve Harz covers the central part of the Harz mountains and is just 5 km away from the camp site. It is easy to get to this protected area by car or bus. The website informs you about trails, information houses, importance of this specific area and of course rare plants and animals.
- Oberharz Mining Museum in Zellerfeld (Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum)
The Mining Museum Clausthal-Zellerfeld is on of the most important museum in Germany dedicated to the history of technical achiefments. Important inventions have been made during the mining period in Clausthal-Zellerfeld like the steel cable or the intensive usage of water power for mining. It is definitely worth a visit.
- Geological Museum of the Technical University of Clausthal
http://geomuseum.tu-clausthal.de/
One of the most important geological collections worldwide is in the ownership of the Technical University of Clausthal. A small part is displayed in the "GeoMuseum" in the centre of Clausthal. Please note the short opening times.
- Goslar Sights
Official homepage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Goslar. The important sights including the palatinate (Kaiserpfalz) are presented. The historic city center is definitely worth a vist ! Also included are details about the museums in Goslar (Moenchehaus Museum for Modern Art, City Museum)
- Minning Museum Rammelsberg (Bergbaumuseum Rammelsberg)
UNESCO World Heritage like the historic city center of Goslar. It is situated near Goslar and the exhibits more than 1000 years of minning history. Several different guided tours are available. Most interessting is maybe the minning in the late Middle Ages.
- Park of Herbs in Altenau (Kräuterpark Altenau)
http://www.kraeuterpark-altenau.de/cms/front_content.php
Touristic sight in Altenau. Many different herbs and spices from all over the world are shown.
- Arboretum Bad Grund
http://www.bad-grund-harz.de/exotenwald.html
It is a huge park in which trees from all over the world are being cultivated mainly for scientific reasons. The main target is to study the growth of trees under different climate conditions. But furthermore it became in the meantime also a touristic sight. It is really worth a visit for people interested in nature. Especially in the autumn it is quite impressive to see leafes with strong colours falling.
- Bird Station Osterode
www.magisch-reisen.de/vogelstation/index.htm
Small but nice place were birds from the Harz are being shown. Lovely for childs in summer time.
- Glas-Blowing Centre in Zellerfeld (Glasbläserei Zellerfeld)
Situated in the old coin mint in Zellerfeld. Tourists can see, how glas is blown and will also find a nice cafe (Cafe Stilbruch).
- Monastery Walkenried
An old monastery, which survived to the presence only in ruins and some smaller architectural fragments. Once it was a huge monastery with wealth and influence. Nowadays just a few buidings survived, but these are still impressive. Located in the south of the Harz mountains. In summer time classical concerts take place there.
- Monastery Woeltingerode
Old monastery for agricultural purpose. Nowadays a distillery and restaurant.
- Limestone Cave with Stalactits at the Iberg (Iberger Tropfsteinhöhle & Hoehlen Erlebniszentrum)
www.hoehlen-erlebnis-zentrum.de
Small limestone cave with stalactits and stalagmites. Also displayed are the excavations in a small cave closed by. In this small cave people lived thousands of years ago. Their daily life was reconstructed in an exhibition based on the findings. Also DNA analysis was
able to prove direct relationship with some people from today. Therefore, the oldest proven family of the world! The museum is quite new.
- Historic City Quedlinburg
UNESCO World Heritage like Goslar. Historic City Center and the Cathedral on a small hill. Important cathedral treasury.
- Limestone Caves with Stalactits at Ruebeland (Ruebelaender Hoehlen)
Both limestone caves (Baumannshoehle & Hermannshoehle) are really worth a visit. Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe has also visited one of the caves. Both caves are much larger and more impressiv than the smaller Iberg cave.
- Pullmann City II
A western city like in the USA was build in the eastern part of the Harz. A lot of shows cowboys and live western music.
- 19-Lachter-Minning Gallery (19 Lachter Stollen)
Visitor Mine in Wildeman.
- Visitor Mine "Lautenthal's Glueck"
Visitor Mine in Lautenthal. You can also enjoy a small boat tour under the earth.
- Mine Samson in Sankt. Andreasberg (Grube Samson Sankt Andreasberg)
www.harzer-roller.de/grube/de/frames/text.html
Visitor Mine in Sankt Andreasberg. Very interessting and of historic importance.
- Mine Knesebeck
Old mine in Bad Grund. This mine was the last one, which finally closed in the 70ths of the last century. Accordingly the museum displays the minning techniques of the 20th century.
- Mine Red Bear (Roter Baer)
Old mine in Sankt Andreasberg. This one is several hundreds years old and was dedicated to iron orc mining. Today, a non-governmental organisation is taking care of the mine. It is possible to visit the mine, but only after reservation.
- City of Stolberg
Small nice city in the southern part of the Harz.
- Wernigerode
Historic City centre with castle above.
- Unicorn Cave
Cave in front of the Harz mountains. Very romantic.
- Grenzland Museum
Museum showing the split of Germany and especially the Harz Area during the time of 1945 - 1990. Near Duderstadt.
- Agricultural Park Herbigshagen of the Sielmann-Foundation
www.sielmann-stiftung.de/de/umweltbildung/gut-herbigshagen/index.php
Heinz Sielmann was one of the most well known persons in Germany caring about the preservation of species in our nature. He earned his money by producing very successful TV documentations about animal species in danger. He spend his money into a Foundation, which owns several parks to educate especially young people. One of them is the agricultural park Herbigshagen nead Duderstadt. You can see many agricultural animals, which are no longer being cultivated in a cost efficient agriculture. It is a nice sight especially for Kids.
- Spring of the River Rhume
www.karstwanderweg.de/rhumequelle/index.htm
On of the largest springs in Europe. Romantic atmosphere in summer when the sun is shining - the water shimmers turquoise blue.
- Geological Park Harz
Local authorities have initiated a geological park of the Harz. Many land marks have been identified. These landmarks allow to understand the history of geology of the Harz mountains but also the history of minning. Maybe it sounds a bit boring, but it is really a fascinating initiative for everyone interested in geology.
- Cable Way / Chair Lift in Thale
From Thale, which is in the valley of the river Bode start one cable way and one chair lift to both sides of the valley. The valley sides are very sharp at this place.
- Mousetrap Museum (Mausefallenmuseum)
www.harzpoint.de/root/frame.htm?sehenswert/mausefallenmuseum/index.htm
Museum for the small things of life. charming, but not closed by. (located in Guentersberge).
- Zinnfigurenmuseum Goslar
www.zinnfigurenmuseum-goslar.de
Museum in Goslar displaying small tin figures.
- Snake farm
A special farm in the area north of Goslar, where more than 1000 snakes life. The zoo is open for visitors, but be careful not to be beaten !
- Harzer Small Track Railways
The "Harzer Schmalspurbahnen" use steam locomotives to climb the Harz Mountains. Famous is the line to the top of the Brocken (highest Harz mountain).
- Uhrenmuseum in Bad Grund
www.fahrschulerichter.de/uhren/main.php
Uhrenmuseum in Bad Grund.
- Historic Char Coal Production
In the Eastern part of the Harz you can learn how to produce char coal from wood. In former time one of the most important professions as char coal was required for melting and refining of metal orcs to pure metals.
- Museum "Moenchehaus" for Modern Art in Goslar
Museum for Modern Art in Goslar. Changing exhibitions. The Museum has a high reputation and often displays the work of well known artists.
- Harzwasserwerke
The Harz water company (Harzwasserwerke) are responsible for the preservation of old historic water system providing water for the mines. They have a small museum in Clausthal near the Kaiser-Wilhelm Mine. Otherwise the Harz water company earns
money by supplying drinking water from the Harz to a big part of Nothern Germany.
4) Active Holiday (Hiking, Mountain-Biking, Climbing)
- Harzer Hexenstieg (Harz Witch Trail)
The Harzer Hexenstieg is a hiking trail, which crosses the Harz in the direction of it longest axis. It has been set-up some years ago and is nowdays famous among hikers. It touches many different landscapes like lakes, deep forests, high mountains or high moors. The camp site is located directly at the Harzer Hexenstieg. And is an ideal place for staying the night after the first trail day.
- Karstwanderweg (Special Hiking Trail)
Many information about a very special hiking trail, which is dedicated to the geological phenomena of karst. Many caverns and caves are touched.
- Wanderkompass
Webpage with detailed description of hiking trails. Especially the Harzer Hexenstieg is well documented.
- Harzklub
The Harzklub takes care of all the hiking signs at the trails. The Harzklub also organizes guided hiking tours and provides a lot of information about different hiking trails.
- Harzagentur
The Harzagentur organizes guided canoe tours, nordic walking seminars, mountain bike tours and a lot more. Some of their program points take place right at the camp site. (please see under "Events")
- Alpinum Schulenberg including. Racepark
Bike-Alpinum during summer time, Ski Alpinum during winter time. The racepark offers the combination of a ski lift and Mountainbike Downhill-Trail.
- Mountain-Bike-Trails
An overview over many different mountain bike trails.
- High Rope Park, Sankt Andreasberg
High rope adventure park in Sankt Andreasberg. For tough guys!
- High Rope Park, Bad Harzburg
High rope adventure park in Bad Harzburg. Also for tough guys!
- Hot-air balloon-Trips
Private Hot-air balloon trips in the Harz region.
- Mountain Climbing
The best climbing area are the rocks in the Oker valley.
- www.ig-klettern-niedersachsen.de/harzw-oke.htm
Very useful information about climbing in the valley of the river Oker.
- Golf in the Harz Area
Information about golf in the Harz mountains.
- Winter Sports Information
- Skiharz
Information about snow heights and condition of ski trails.
- Harz-Ski
Information about snow heights and condition of ski trails.
- Ski School Oberharz
For those people not trained in skiing.
- Skilift at the Sonnenberg
http://www.skilifte-engelke.de
Closest relevant Ski lift to the camp site Prahljust.
- Ski Lifts near Sankt Andreasberg
Ski lifts close to Sankt Andreasberg
- Cableway Bocksberg, Schulenberg
Cableway for Skiing and Hikers. During summer with Bike-Park.r Skigebiet.
- Ski Lifts near Torfhaus
Skilifte near Torfhaus. Especially of interest for tobogganing.
- Alpinum Schulenberg
Ski lifts near Schulenberg
- Wurmberg Cableway
Highest ski area in the Harz. This ski trail is the one, which is most alpine style. Modern Ski lifts and cableway. Bike Park in summer times.
- Ski Hire in Clausthal-Zellerfeld
www.ferienwohnung-clausthal-zellerfeld.de/skiverleih.htm
Friendly und fair.
- Wild Water Canoeing at the river Oker
Detailed description of the wild water trail in the river Oker. Famoust wild water trail in Nothern Germany. Only for experts!
- Kristalltherme Altenau
- www.kristalltherme-altenau.de
Wellnessoase in Altenau mit Saunalandschaft und Solebad.
- Acquantic in Goslar
Spassbad in Goslar. Ideal für Kinder.
- Aqualand Osterode
Spassbad in Osterode. Ideal für Kinder und Erwachsene.
- Städtisches Hallenbad in Clausthal
www.stadtwerke.clausthal.harz.de/hallenbad/
Öffentliches Schwimmbad in Clausthal. Kein Kinderbecken, daher eher für Erwachsene.
- Vitamar in Bad Lauterberg
Spassbad in Bad Lauterberg. Auch für Kinder geeignet.
- Gesundheitszentrum Bad Grund
www.gesundheitszentrum-badgrund.de
Hallenbad und Sauna in Bad Grund.
- Harz-Holiday
Useful private webpage with a lot of information.
- Harzluchs
Useful private webpage with a lot of information.
- Harzpoint
Useful private webpage with a lot of information.
- Harzlife
Useful private webpage with a lot of information.
- This is Harz
Private Page about the Harz. Useful!
- Pferdefreunde Buntenbock
www.pferdefreunde-buntenbock.de
Pony ridding not far away from the camp side in Buntenbock, You can walk to the place in 15 min. Ridding school or guided tours on a pony through the Harz landsscape are possible. From time to time are they visiting the camp side to offer pony ridding on the camp site.
- Theater of the Night (Theater der Nacht)
Theater with small scale figures dedicated for children and adults. Imaginative.
- Summer Toboggan-run in Sankt Andreasberg
To the top with the lift and down with the toboggan-run.
- Fairy-tale Forest (Maerchenwald)
Forest in Bad Harzburg, where fairy-tales are shown to Kids. Wood figures display important German fairy-tales.
- Valley of Fary Tales in Bad Grund
Same fary tales are displayed by wood carved figures in a valley close to the small city of Bad Grund. The
details are to be found on the page of Bad Grund under "sights".
- Others
www.magisch-reisen.de/clausthal/kinder.htm
Some Tips for Kids in Clausthal-Zellerfeld.
- Camping Market
The Brendes company, which is manging the Camping Market in Goslar is also sometimes present at the camp site especially to check on demand the gas installations in caravans.
- Confederation of Cities in the Oberharz (Samtgemeinde Oberharz)
Official webpage of the confederation of cities in the so called Oberharz. Clausthal, where the camp site is located is a part of it..
- City of Duderstadt
Nice historic city in the proximity of the Harz mountains.
- City of Osterode
City at the Border of the Harz. 15 km away from Clausthal with an historic city center. Ideal for Shopping and relaxed walks.
- Hahnenklee
Part of the city of Goslar. This part is located in the Harz Mountains, whereas the center of Goslar is at the border of the Harz Mountains. Major touristic sights are the Nordic Style Church and the "Love Seat Trail" (Oh well, is this the right translation ???).
- Braunlage
Stadt Braunlage im Harz. Offizielle Seite der Stadt. Links zu den Wintersport-Einrichtungen am Wurmberg.
- Regional Confederation Harz
Official webpage of the Regional Confederation of the Harz Cities. Information about Nature Parks and Geological Parks.
- City of Clausthal-Zellerfeld
www.clausthal-zellerfeld.de/de/tourismus
Some information about sights in Clausthal-Zellerfeld.
- Altenau
Nachbargemeinde von Clausthal. Geprägt von einer touristischen Ausrichtung (Hotels, Kristall-Therme, Eissporthalle)
- Goat Farm in Buntenbock
The goat farm in Buntenbock produces excellent goat cheese. The farm is open for visits every saturday morning.
- Public Market of Local Farmers (Oberharz Bergbauernmarkt)
- actually is the webpage not available -
Every thursday from Mai till September in Zellerfeld (Bornhardtstrasse). Starts at 6.00 p.m.
More an event than a market. lovely.
- Photographs of the Harz
Photographs of many animals from the National Park Harz. Private webpage.
Winter photographs from the Harz region. Private webpage.
- Albert-Tower
www.bad-grund-harz.de/albertturm/index.html
The Albert-Tower (Albert-Turm) is a well known mountain restaurant at the top of the Iberg over the small village of Bad Grund. Nice view from the top of the tower. In summer time on sunday snow ball fight with snow preserved from winter times in a cave.
- Polsterberger Hubhaus
www.polsterberger-hubhaus.harz.de
Restaurant in a historic building. Nice target for hiking from the camp site.
- Matthias Baude (Mountain Restaurant) near Sankt Andreasberg
Nice Mountain restaurant near Sankt Andreasberg at the top of the Matthias-Schmidt-Mountain.
- Marienteich Baude
Berggasthaus in Richtung Bad Harzburg. Ganzjährig Wildfütterungen neben dem Restaurant (aktuelle Zeiten bitte der
Internetseite entnehmen).
- Hanskuehnenburg
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The Hanskuehnenburg is a touric sight at the top of a mountain (Acker-Bruchberg). There is a tower to look above the trees and a restaurant.
- Pixhaier Muehle
A Restaurant in direct proximity of the camp site. Could be reached by foot within 5 minutes.
- Brockenwirt
Der Brockenwirt betreibt die Gastronomie und ein Hotel auf dem Brocken und einige Hotels in Schierke. Auch Übernachtungen auf dem Brocken sind möglich (allerdings of ausgebucht - reservieren!)
- Harz History
Privat webpage about the history of the Harz mountains.
- Harz Archaeology
Official webpage of the Lower Saxony office for Conservation of historic monuments. Information about the excavations in the Harz mountains during recent years. These excavations prove that minning history dates in the Harz reaches far back.
- Concentration Camp Dora-Mittelbau
Also the worst part of German history left it's footprints in the Harz mountains. During the second world war the National Socialist Leaders in Germany build a concentration camp near Nordhausen. Caves closed by were used for weapon production (mainly rockets). The work was done by priosoners of war, jewish people and anyone who was an enemy in the eyes of this
brutal and insane people. Many of the imprisoned humans did not survive. Surely not a place for a romantic holiday trip, but anyhow a place to be visited.
- Wellness Oportunities in Bad Harzburg
For everyone, who has a demand for wellness.
- Museum Bad Frankenhausen
Monumental painting by Werner Tuebke presenting the revolution in Germany during the beginning of modern times. Made
during the time of the German Democratic Republic (Eastern Germany). Of course, a propagandistic painting but anyhow
quite impressive.
- Grenzlandmuseum Bad Sachsa
This museum presents the history of the wall between Eastern and Western Germany during the time of the the cold war.
8) Theater, Festival, Open-Air Concerts
- Bad Gandersheimer Domfestspiele
www.gandersheimer-domfestspiele.de
Open-Air Theater with interessting acts, some also for kids.
- Harzer Bergtheater
Open-Air Concerts / theater in a nice landscape over the Bode valley. The style of the acts is main stream.
- Cave Festival (Höhlenfestspiele Baumannshöhle)
www.harzer-hoehlenfestspiele.de
Theater directly in a lime stone cave with stalagmites. The acts are more dedicated to art. Especially the drama Faust I from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe at the original place, which was visited by him is famous. But also fairy stories. Recommended !
- Theater of the Night (Theater der Nacht)
Theater with small scale figures dedicated for children and adults. Imaginative.