Title: Visit Harz District: 2026 Travel Guide for Harz District, Saxony-Anhalt | Expedia.com

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# Harz District

## Saxony-Anhalt

![Panoramic drone shot of the Ilsenburg town in the district of Harz, in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976003480/ec3aa3c2-643e-4fc3-a3eb-4405747b1442.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Panoramic drone shot of the Ilsenburg town in the district of Harz, in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976003480/ec3aa3c2-643e-4fc3-a3eb-4405747b1442.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aussicht von der Luisenburg auf Cattenstedt. Links hinten Timmenrode, Mitte Hinten Wienrode](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178774/c9473498-cfb4-46c9-b767-9f77640c02e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aussicht von der Luisenburg auf Cattenstedt. Links hinten Timmenrode.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178774/0bf7dad3-ed39-4d5e-84c6-180183cd9437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aussicht vom Ziegenkopf auf die Wilhelm Raabe Warte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178774/ddd13be0-c012-4dcf-8a81-fc5a6185b2b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Harz District

[Wernigerode

Known for Historical, Castle and Mountains

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Wernigerode is calling! Discover its castle, history, forests, and more. 

## Reasons to visit

- Brocken
- Wernigerode Marktplatz
- Wernigerode Castle

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[Quedlinburg

Known for Historical, Castle and Cathedrals

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Trip time! Discover the history, churches, and monuments in Quedlinburg. 

## Reasons to visit

- Quedlinburg Old Town

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[Oberharz am Brocken

Known for Forests, Rivers and Hiking

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Experience quaint Oberharz am Brocken: its riverfront, hiking, forests, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Rappbodetalsperre

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[Thale

Known for Natural parks, Mountains and Biking

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Experience the parks, theater, and fishing in Thale! 

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[Ilsenburg

Known for Friendly people, Dining and Spas

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Get away to relaxing Ilsenburg! Enjoy the spas, lake views, and local cuisine. 

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[Blankenburg

Known for Castle, Historical and Gardens

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Love castles, history, and gardens? Get away to Blankenburg! 

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