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The Harzer Uhrenfabrik factory
(open daily) is one of the few places
in Germany where visitors can watch
clocks being made. A few paces
down Lindenstrasse lead to the
Stiftskirche St Cyriakus. An early
pio neer of the Romanesque style,
it is one of the country’s best-
preserved churches.
ª Head back towards Rieder, but
turn left on to Quedlinburger Strasse
before the town of Quedlinburg. In
Quedlinburg’s town centre, turn left
on to Steinbrücke, then left again on
to Carl-Ritter-Strasse car park.
Above Aerial view of Burg Falkenstein and 3 Quedlinburg
the surrounding forest Below Entrance to 1 Burg Falkenstein Saxony-Anhalt; 06484
the Rübeland Höhlen Saxony-Anhalt; 06543 Set in the rolling foothills of the Harz,
Sitting on a rocky outcrop, the stocky the town of Quedlinburg dates back
Burg Falkenstein (Mar–Oct: open daily; to its foundation as a fortress in 922,
Nov–Feb: Thu–Sun) provides views over after which it became the favourite
WHERE TO STAY wooded hills and the eastern plains residence of Saxon emperors. The
of Saxony-Anhalt, making it town flourished as a centre for dyes,
AROUND BURG FALKENSTEIN the most attractive castle in the Harz. paper production and engineering in
Reit-und Sporthotel Nordmann Built bet ween 1120 and 1180, it has the Middle Ages, when most of its
moderate since been expanded. Inside, the half-timbered houses were built.
A lovely country hotel whose chapel is a highlight, as is the walk Reached by continuing along Carl-
facilities include a pool, a sauna and around its interiors, which include a Ritter-Strasse from the car park, then
horse riding.
Deistrasse 23, 06543 Stangerode (19 km/ museum. Falconry displays (Mar–Oct: turning left up Finkenherd, the
12 miles west of Burg Falkenstein); closed Mon) are an added attraction. Schlossberg (closed Mon) is a knuckle
03474 295 30; www.nordmannharz.de ª Follow signs to Ballenstedt and turn of rock that served as the foundation
QUEDLINBURG left on to the B185. At the T-junction, for a 16th-century Renaissance castle
turn right to Rieder. In Gernrode, turn constructed around the Stiftskirche
Am Brühl moderate
This country-house-style hotel in a right on Bergstrasse to Lindenstrasse. St Servatius (closed Mon), built
half-timbered building on the edge Park in Harzer Uhrenfabrik. between 1070 and 1129. The adjacent
of the old town serves regionally Schlossmuseum (closed Mon) has local
inspired food. 2 Harzer Uhrenfabrik treasures dating back to the Stone
Billungstrasse 11, 06484; 03943 961 80; Saxony-Anhalt; 06507 Age. To the right of the castle gates
www.hotelambruehl.de
Woodcarving has long been a is a row of half-timbered houses with
Schlossmühle moderate traditional craft in the Harz, which a courtyard that hosts the Lyonel-
A smart hotel with fine castle views
from its snug, spotless modern rooms. is known for its cuckoo clocks. Feininger-Galerie (closed Mon), where
Kaiser-Otto-Strasse 28, 06484; 03943
78 70; www.schlossmuehle.de
AROUND THE HEXENTANZPLATZ
Ferienpark Bodetal moderate
Neat little holiday village at the foot
of the Hexentanzplatz with a pool.
Hubertusstrasse 9–11, 06502 Thale
(7 km/4 miles north of the
Hexentanzplatz); 03947 776 60;
www.ferienpark-bodetal.de
AROUND THE BROCKEN
Waldschlösschen moderate
A family-run hotel with modern
rooms and impressive views
over Braunlage. Its Art Nouveau
restaurant serves local cuisine.
Hermann-Löns-Weg 1, 38879
Schierke (23 km/14 miles south of
the Brocken); 03945 586 70
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €70; moderate, €70–€150; expensive, over €150

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