See what the experts are saying about Bad Harzburg. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best small towns and villages
Quedlinburg: Spared in part from the ravages of World War II, this town in the Harz mountains still evokes the Middle Ages with its 1,600 half-timbered buildings, more than any other town in the country. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qu... Continue reading »
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The best spas
Bad Reichenhall: Many spa lovers head for this remote corner of Bavaria to "take the waters." Europe's largest saline source was first tapped in pre-Christian times and the place has a definite 19th-century aura. And though some of the hotels... Continue reading »
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The best walks
The Royal Castle Walk: For one of the grandest panoramas in all of the Alps (in any country), hike up to the Marienbrucke, the bridge that spans the Pollat Gorge behind Neuschwanstein Castle. From there, if you're up to it, you can continue u... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
In this section, we cover everything you need to know to make trip planning a snap, from when to go to how to shop for the best airfare. Browse through it to get started and make sure you've touched all the bases. Destination Germany: Pre-... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours -- Most banks are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1pm and 2:30 to 4pm (Thurs to 5:30pm). Money exchanges at airports and border-crossing points are generally open daily from 6am to 10pm. Exchanges at border railroad stations ar... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
All cities and nearly all larger towns in Germany have tourist offices. The German National Tourist Board headquarters is at Beethovenstrasse 69, 60325 Frankfurt am Main (tel. 069/75-19-03; www.visits-to-germany.com, www.germany-tourism.de, o... Continue reading »
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When to go
The most popular tourist months are May to October, although winter travel to Germany is becoming increasingly popular, especially to the ski areas in the Bavarian Alps. Germany's climate varies widely. In the north, winters tend to be cold a... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
All dates and events are subject to change. Contact the German National Tourist Board for more information. The board publishes a free calendar of forthcoming events three times a year, in April, October, and January; the first two are bi-ann... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Lufthansa (tel. 800/645-3880 in the U.S., 800/563-5954 in Canada, or tel. 01/805-83-84-26 in Germany; www.lufthansa.com) operates the most frequent service and flies to the greatest number of Germany's airports. From North America... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Before you start your search for the lowest airfare, you may want to consider booking your flight as part of a travel package. Package tours are not the same thing as escorted tours. Package tours are... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance Since Germany for most of us is far from home and a number of things could go wrong -- lost luggage, trip cancellation, a medical emergency -- consider the following types of insurance. Check your existing insurance pol... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Plane From Frankfurt, most Lufthansa (tel. 800/645-3880 in U.S.; 800/563-5954 in Canada; www.lufthansa.com) destinations in Germany can be reached in an average of 50 minutes, with at least four flights daily. All German cities with... Continue reading »
