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The foundation of the town Wernigerode dates back to approximately the 9th century. Owing to its situation quite close to two trade routes over the Harz Mountains, the initially tiny village soon provided ideal conditions for settlement of trade and small crafts. The village developed a market place, and grew considerably, so much so that in April 1229 Wernigerode was awarded town privileges.

As a town Wernigerode continued to thrive, and the Town Hall was built in the 16th century, though its façade dates back to 1498. Wernigerode was absorbed into the Kingdom of Prussia in 1815. The town enjoyed another boost in the later 19th century, as its location in the beautiful Harz region ensured it became a popular tourist destination.

Wernigerode survived the Second World War largely intact, and became part of East Germany. However, it was one of the very few towns in the East that developed a prosperous economy. This was mainly because it was the only place in the Harz where Westerners were ever encouraged to stay. With reunification in 1990, Wernigerode maintained its reputation as a beautiful resort town, popular with visitors all year round.

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Harz Mountains & the Rhine Gorge
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2023AugSepOct
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
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2023NovDec
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The Harz Mountains
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2024JanFeb
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Harz Mountains and Rhine Gorge
28/May
Vicki
5 stars
“This Great Railways Journey was a great introduction to both travelling by train to Germany, and travelling with a group. Ours was an amazing group of Interesting and friendly people, and we really enjoyed our time with them. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgable, and the itinerary was varied, with scenery splendid. Our first two hotels were wonderful, the last was quaint.
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The Harz Mountains in Winter
17/Mar
Denis Horsman
5 stars
“A great trip with an exceptional tour manager
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
15/Jan
Susan Rose
5 stars
“The 3 towns you visit are all full of charm and character with real Christmas Markets that have a wonderful olde worlde atmosphere which can onky truly be apprecuated after dark. Excellent Tour Manager, Graham, who together with Abbey back at GRJ York, managed to still get us back to London on alternative trains due to German train drivers calling in sick (strangely, on World Cup Final Day!!!) which meant we missed our Eurostar so new tickets had to be booked and issued in Brussels.
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