Goslar, Germany

Goslar

A half-timbered imperial town in the Harz mountains with a historic silver mine.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Goslar

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the half-timbered old town and see the Imperial Palace, the Kaiserpfalz.
  2. AfternoonGo underground at the Rammelsberg mine museum, a UNESCO site.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town around the market square.

Day 2

Hike in the Harz mountains, or visit Wernigerode.

What to eat

Gose, a slightly sour local beer, first brewed here.

Local tips

Make the most of Goslar

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, busier at weekends and at Christmas.

Best photo spot

The Imperial Palace and the half-timbered houses on the market square.

Getting there

Trains run from Hanover, about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

The Rammelsberg mine and the Harz mountains.

Good to know

The Rammelsberg mine was worked for over 1,000 years and is now a UNESCO site with underground tours. The market square has a glockenspiel with mining figures.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Goslar

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Plan your visit

Getting to Goslar

Getting there

  • Hannover Airport (HAJ)80 km away
  • Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)135 km away
  • Erfurt110 km away
  • Leipzig150 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Goslar: good to know

Is Goslar worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A half-timbered imperial town in the Harz mountains with a historic silver mine.

How many days do you need in Goslar?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Goslar?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year, busier at weekends and at Christmas.

How do you get to Goslar?

The nearest airport is Hannover Airport (HAJ), about 80 km away. Trains run from Hanover, about an hour.

What is there to see near Goslar?

Nearby hidden places include Erfurt (111 km), Weimar (120 km) and Lüneburg Heath (144 km).

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