Villas in Osterode
Osterode am Harz suits walkers who want a quiet base on the south-western edge of the Harz, with the Hexenstieg trail starting in town. Its homes are scattered around the town rather than in one centre, so a car helps.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £372
About Osterode
Osterode is a town of about 21,600 on the south-western edge of the Harz in Lower Saxony. The Söse river runs through it from the reservoir behind the Söse Dam, about 5 km upstream. Osterode Mitte station sits close to the old town, and the granary built from 1719 to supply the mining villages is now the town hall. The town lies on the German Timber-Frame Road, and the Museum im Ritterhaus covers its history. Homes are spread around the town, mostly small with a garden and room for around four, a few for six. The Aqualand has indoor and outdoor pools.
Is Osterode right for you?
- Best for
- Walking trips on the quiet south-western Harz edge
- Not for you if
- You want to stay up in the high Harz, as Osterode sits on the range's south-western edge.
Near Osterode
Scharzfeld
Scharzfeld has two special sights, the Einhornhöhle cave and the Steinkirche, which combine well in one outing.
Herzberg
The Welfenschloss, visible from far away, dominates Herzberg, which is the end of the regional train line through Osterode.
Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Clausthal-Zellerfeld is home to the Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum, a museum of Upper Harz mining that makes a good wet-day trip.
Getting to Osterode
Hannover is the nearest international airport. By road, Osterode is about 20 to 23 km from the A7 exit at Seesen via the B243. A regional train runs Braunschweig, Seesen and Herzberg with two stops in Osterode, Mitte and Leege, but a car suits the scattered homes.
When to go to Osterode
Walking is the main reason to come, using trails including the Harzer Hexenstieg, which starts in Osterode and runs 100 km across the Harz to Thale. The Aqualand covers both wet and warm days, with an indoor pool and a 50 m outdoor pool.
Villas in Osterode
5-star property
3-star property
Altes Forsthaus Sösetal
Osterode, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£58
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+5 more
from£57
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
FridgeWiFiDishwasher+5 more
from£75
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£66
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+6 more
from£66
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£58
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+6 more
from£53
per night
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£74
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£71
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Osterode
Osterode, Harz, Germany
5
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£70
per nightOsterode villa holidays: questions answered
Where does the Harzer Hexenstieg start in Osterode?
It starts in Osterode and runs about 100 km across the Harz to Thale. That makes Osterode a practical base for the western end of the trail.
Is Osterode in the Harz mountains?
Osterode am Harz is in Lower Saxony on the south-western edge of the Harz mountains. The former Osterode district covered the south-western part of the Harz, including the southern portion of the Harz National Park.
Does Osterode have an old town?
Yes, Osterode Mitte station sits close to the old town, and the Altes Rathaus is among the sights. The granary built from 1719, now the town hall, and the Museum im Ritterhaus, covering local history, are also worth seeing.
What can I do in Osterode when it rains?
The Aqualand has an indoor pool with a wild-water channel and an 85 m slide, plus a sauna area. The Museum im Ritterhaus is another indoor stop.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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