Where is Braunlage located?

Braunlage is located in the district of Goslar in Lower Saxony (Germany) and is part of the Harz National Park. The state-approved climatic health resort and winter sports resort is located in the highest mountain range in northern Germany, the Harz, south of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the low mountain range. Enjoy the special charm of the municipality and take a fascinating look at the idyllic landscape with the webcam in Braunlage at the Wurmberg-Alm.

What's going on in Braunlage?

Braunlage offers a wide range of activities and sights for anyone who loves nature, culture and adventure. In the center of the town, the Evangelical Lutheran Trinitatis Church, built in 1889, is impressive, while the Catholic Church "Holy Family" from 1965 is located on Von-Langen-Straße. History buffs can visit one of the oldest buildings, the vicarage behind the church. Other important buildings such as the old forester's lodge and the Dr. Barner Sanatorium monument bear witness to the town's rich history.
Braunlage also captivates visitors with a wealth of natural sights. The Steinklippe and the Große and Kleine Bodefall are particularly worth seeing. The Kurpark in the east of the town invites you to linger in its green spaces. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy numerous activities, including ice skating, ice hockey and curling at the Braunlage ice rink.
A highlight for families is the summer toboggan run in St. Andreasberg. Also in St. Andreasberg is the National Park House with an interactive exhibition, an adventure cinema and exciting journeys of discovery through the nature of the Harz Mountains. Adventure-seekers can try out the outdoor escape game , where puzzles are solved and places worth seeing are explored at the same time. The Adventure Golf Park also provides family-friendly fun with creative golf courses surrounded by nature.
The Great Wurmberg Cliff is another impressive natural monument. For even more adventures, there are numerous hiking trails that lead through the picturesque surroundings. Use the Livecam in Braunlage to get a taste of the Herzgebirge.

What can you do in Braunlage?

The town's local mountain, the Wurmberg, is the second highest mountain in the Harz Mountains after the Brocken and a popular destination for nature and sports enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the Wurmberg Alm on the summit, the Small and Large Wurmberg Cliffs, the Wurmberg Quarry and the Bear Bridge. In winter, the Wurmberg Alm also invites skiing fans to stop for a bite to eat. From Braunlage, the Wurmberg cable car, the longest cable car in northern Germany, takes guests up the mountain and offers a fantastic view during the ride. Before you get to the top station, you can watch the Wurmberg cable car in action on the webcam in Braunlage.
The summit or the middle station are usually the starting point for fantastic hiking routes. Past mountain streams, through forests to the mountain lake. But the surroundings can be explored not only on foot: Germany's largest bike park with around 18 km of trails is located here. The routes range from freeride and slopestyle to downhill trails, which are also a real experience for young and old on monster scooters.
In winter, a varied ski area awaits you on the Wurmberg with slopes of varying degrees of difficulty, a snowboard slope and the Wurmberg cross-country ski trail. In addition, the snow tubing area, the toboggan run from the toboggan house and winter hiking trails provide a wide range of leisure activities. A ski area for everyone!

The weather in Braunlage

The climate in Braunlage is warm and temperate with an average annual temperature of 9.8°C. The summer months of June, July and August are the warmest of the year, while December, January and February are the coldest. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year, with July seeing the highest amounts. Before you start your journey, it's worth taking a look at the Livecam in Braunlage, which provides you with information about the current weather and a forecast for the coming days.