b"WERNIGERODE, DAY 2THE HARZ MOUNTAINS IN WINTER7 DAYS FROM 1,445 BY FIRST CLASS RAILJoin us as we ride on vintage steam trains through wild landscapes and gorges to discover towns with timber-framed houses and cobbled lanes. Wernigerode, a beautiful town amidst the mountains, provides us with an excellent base for our tour.THE BROCKEN RAILWAY THE BROCKEN RAILWAY, DAY 3Discover the dense forests and crystal-clear lakes of the Harz Mountains aboard the Brocken Railway. Connecting the towns and villages of the Harz region, the line winds through the foothills of the mountains, steam from the train evaporating into the treetops, before climbing Brocken, the highest peak in the area.Historically used to transport materials up the Brocken Mountain to soldiers who were stationed there, today the Brocken Railway offers a scenic way to take in the beauty of the Harz Mountains in wintertime. Hauled by a traditional locomotive, the train travels through snow drifts and sugar-dusted forests to the summit of Brocken. Here, we're rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views across the frozen landscapes of the Harz Mountains National Park.96 GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPE"