Villas in Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg is a spa town on the northern edge of the Harz, with a Burgberg cable car and Goslar about 16 minutes away by car. It is a low-level base at about 261 m, so it suits walking and spa stays better than snow.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £360
About Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg sits at 261 m on the northern edge of the Harz, on the border of Harz National Park. Saltwater has been drawn from its seven springs for hundreds of years, one of them rising from about 840 m down, and the brine has fed saline baths since 1852. The Burgberg cable car has linked the town to the hilltop since 1929, and a 19 m column on an overlook at the castle ruins recalls Henry IV's walk to Canossa. The small Radau river runs through town. The homes are small, usually for about four, and close to the town; over half have a garden. Trains from the station run to Hanover, Brunswick and Halle.
Is Bad Harzburg right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small parties after walks and spa days
- Not for you if
- You want snow on the doorstep, since the town sits at only about 261 m.
Near Bad Harzburg
Goslar
A neighbouring town to the west: about 16 minutes by car or 11 by train.
Canossa Column
A 19 m column on a scenic overlook on the western side of the Harzburg castle ruins, erected in 1877.
Harz National Park
Bad Harzburg sits on the edge of the national park, so walking routes start close to town.
Getting to Bad Harzburg
Hannover Airport is the practical gateway, about 110 km and an hour and ten minutes by road. By train, Erixx services run every 30 minutes from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bad Harzburg, and the station also has trains to Brunswick and Halle.
Villas in Bad Harzburg
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
GardenWashing MachineFridge+4 more
from£76
per night
Wanderfalke II
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
4
3
0
MicrowaveSaunaWashing Machine+6 more
from£95
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£70
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
4
1
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£58
per night
4-star property
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£116
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£59
per night
5-star property
Wanderfalke
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+10 more
from£52
per night
4-star property
Home, Bad Harzburg
Bad Harzburg, Harz, Germany
2
0
0
ParkingGardenInternet+4 more
from£56
per night
Bad Harzburg villa holidays: questions answered
Is Bad Harzburg good for snow?
Not reliably. The town sits at about 261 m on the northern edge of the Harz, a low-level base. Altenau, at about 460 m, and Torfhaus, at about 800 m, have alpine and cross-country winter sports.
How far is Bad Harzburg from Goslar?
About 12 km. It takes roughly 16 minutes by car or 11 minutes by train, and Goslar lies just to the west, so it makes an easy day trip.
What is the Burgberg cable car at Bad Harzburg?
It links the town with the Burgberg hilltop and has done since 1929. On the western side of the Harzburg castle ruins, a viewpoint carries the 19 m Canossa Column, put up in 1877.
Why is Bad Harzburg called a spa town?
Its brine has been used for centuries. Saltwater comes from seven springs, one of them from about 840 m down, and the brine has served saline baths and other treatments since 1852.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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