A special feature of the town is the steepest street in the entire Harz Mountains, which runs through the center. High above the town on the Glockenberg stands the yellow bell tower, the landmark of Sankt Andreasberg. The history of Sankt Andreasberg is closely linked to mining, which necessitated a complex water system, the Upper Harz water management system. This pre-industrial system for diverting and storing water was created between the 16th and 19th centuries. It was listed as a cultural monument in 1978 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, highlighting its historical and technical significance. Today, the facilities primarily serve to maintain the historical cultural landscape and are a testimony to the close connection between man and nature in the region.
Sankt Andreasberg also has a lot to offer culturally . The Samson mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a historic mine that provides an insight into the mining history of the Harz Mountains. In the Harzer-Roller-Kanarien-Museum, you can learn interesting facts about the famous Harz scooters and their significance in the mining era. The Sankt Andreasberg National Park House has exhibitions on the flora and fauna of the Harz Mountains. The Bat Kingdom, an interactive exhibition about bats, is particularly fascinating. The Sankt Andreasberg Observatory, the highest observatory in northern Germany, offers extraordinary views of the starry sky on clear nights - thanks to minimal light pollution, even the Milky Way and the Andromeda galaxy are visible to the naked eye here. After an active day, cafés and restaurants in Sankt Andreasberg invite you to relax. Regional specialties such as Harz tree cake and hearty dishes await hungry guests.