Harz Mountains Winter Wonderland 2026

Duration

7 Days

Departure Dates

9th February 2026, 9th March 2026

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£1,479 Per person

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An adventure to warm your Harz! Experience spectacular winter scenery in Germany's timeless Harz Mountains, journey through beautiful snow dusted forests on exhilarating steam-hauled rides, and travel on a unique suspension monorail. Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views, visit picturesque medieval towns with fantastic half-timbered houses, and enjoy free time to relax and explore the quaint town of Wernigerode.

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7 days from £1,479

DEPARTS

Monday 9 February 2026

Monday 9 March 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Journey on the unique suspension monorail in Wuppertal
Enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Goslar
Experience an exhilarating steam-hauled journey up the Brocken Mountain
Marvel at the panoramic views at the impressive summit of the Brocken
Travel to the beautiful half-timbered town of Quedlinburg, a former imperial capital
Steam on the narrow-gauge Selketalbahn Railway
Enjoy free time in the quaint Harz town of Wernigerode

Also included in your Tour Fare:

6 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Wuppertal for our overnight stay at the Spark by Hilton Hotel where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

Today, we journey on the unique 'Schwebebahn' suspended monorail - Wuppertal's landmark - dating from the early 1900's and floating high above the River Wupper covering 20 stations (only 4 of which run above solid ground!). Afterwards, we will rejoin the German rail network continuing to Wernigerode, the capital of the Harz region, and our hotel for five nights, the HKK Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our evening meal together.

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DAY 3

After breakfast this morning, we journey by rail to the historic and charming town of Goslar, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site boasting more than 1,500 exceptionally well-preserved half-timbered buildings. We enjoy a guided walking tour learning of the 1,000-year history and discovering the many crooked, cobble-stoned streets in the gorgeous Old Town with its fascinating atmosphere of liveliness coupled with peacefulness before returning to Wernigerode in time for our evening meal.

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DAY 4

Today, we journey to our second UNESCO World Heritage Site at Quedlinburg which is widely considered one of the best examples of a medieval town and the Collegiate Church, which overlooks the town, is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. We enjoy our lunch in Quedlinburg before taking the narrow-gauge Selketalbahn through the romantic Selke Valley and wintry forests to Alexisbad where we enjoy time to explore before retracing our steps to Wernigerode.

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DAY 5

This morning, we enjoy an exhilarating ride aboard the Brockenbahn, a steam-hauled journey from Wernigerode through wintry landscapes up to the highest peak of the Harz region. At 1,125m altitude, Brocken Station is the highest narrow-gauge station in Germany and offers a breathtaking panorama of the Harz National Park. We enjoy these beautiful views from the warmth of the restaurant before returning to Wernigerode in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 6

After breakfast, we enjoy the day at leisure in Wernigerode and have the chance to explore this pleasant Harz town, affectionately referred to as the 'Pearl of the Harz', with its attractive market square and picturesque town hall. We can stroll around this quaint town with its timber-framed houses or take a trip up the hill to Wernigerode Castle, a stunning and romantic castle in the baroque style of architecture. A fond favourite of the Railtrail Tour Managers is Bar Altora, located near to the railway station, which has a miniature railway that delivers your drink to your table… a perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon!

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Day 7

We bid farewell to Wernigerode and to Germany, returning by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Spark by Hilton Hotel, Wuppertal

Located in the centre of Wuppertal, close to the main railway station, and just a short walk from the Schwebebahn ‘dingle-dangle railway’, the Spark by Hilton offers a stylish breakfast restaurant serving a rich buffet breakfast each morning, a welcoming lounge area, and a fitness centre. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

HKK Hotel, Wernigerode

Ideally positioned close to the historic old town centre and the Wernigerode narrow-gauge railway station, the stylish HKK Hotel offers a restaurant serving culinary delights from all over the world, a welcoming bar, and a relaxing wellness centre including a sauna, gym, and jacuzzi. The modern bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARE

From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Eurostar Standard	£1,479
Supplement for Eurostar Plus upgrade	£150
First Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Eurostar Plus	£1,679
Join at Wuppertal & Leave at Wernigerode	£1,289
Single Traveller Supplement	£150
Deposit	£150

6 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch

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