Villas in St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg is a former silver-mining town in the Harz, with a mine museum, national park trails and a small ski area. Homes are small, mostly for two to four, nearly all with a garden, and none has a pool.
- Villas
- 17
- From, per week
- £327
About St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg is the highest of the Harz mining towns and has been part of Braunlage since 2011. Silver was mined here for almost four centuries after the first mining charter; the town once had about 4,800 residents and has roughly 1,500 now. The Grube Samson mine museum runs one-hour guided tours that take in the mine's man engine, and the Nationalparkhaus here, free to enter, is a base for the Harz National Park. Homes are tightly grouped. Summer brings a 550 m toboggan run, a bike park with six trails and a high ropes course. In winter there is a small alpine ski area on the Matthias-Schmidt-Berg, about 44 km of cross-country trails and a sledging centre in the middle of town.
Is St. Andreasberg right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and small families wanting Harz trails in summer and snow in winter
- Not for you if
- You need room for a large group, as few homes here sleep more than eight.
Near St. Andreasberg
Altenau
A Harz town about 15 km from St. Andreasberg, a handy next stop for a day out.
Dreibrodesteine
Granite boulders on a walk of 3 to 3.5 km from the centre, near the Harz National Park house.
Oderteich
A reservoir by Sonnenberg, north of town, joined to St. Andreasberg by the Rehberger Graben; the Oderteich and Sonnenberg loop runs 15 to 17 km.
Brocken
A hike to the Brocken from St. Andreasberg is roughly 35 km there and back.
Braunlage
The town St. Andreasberg has belonged to since 2011; its 971 m Wurmberg is the leading address for alpine skiing in the Harz.
Getting to St. Andreasberg
Hannover airport is about 120 km to the north-west. By rail, take a regional train to Herzberg am Harz and bus line 450 from there; Göttingen is the nearest long-distance station. By car, take the A7 then the B243 or B27 to Herzberg. In winter the town can at times be reached only with snow chains.
When to go to St. Andreasberg
Winter brings snow at this height, with the alpine ski area, cross-country trails and sledging. Summer has the toboggan run, the bike park and walking in the national park. The Roter Bär mine is still worked for teaching and research. Check opening times for the Samson museum before an off-season visit.
Villas in St. Andreasberg
4-star property
FH St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
9
4
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£174
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
5
2
0
BBQParkingFireplace+7 more
from£116
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£57
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£73
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£73
per night
3-star property
Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
2
0
0
BBQParkingMicrowave+8 more
from£60
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£73
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£73
per night
2-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£241
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
4
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£59
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£77
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£73
per night
1-Bedroom Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherInternet+6 more
from£79
per night
Home, St. Andreasberg
St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
3
0
0
BBQParkingTerrace+5 more
from£47
per nightSt. Andreasberg villa holidays: questions answered
Is St. Andreasberg good for skiing?
It suits a small-scale ski trip. The town has an alpine ski area on the Matthias-Schmidt-Berg with snowmaking, two drag lifts and two chairlifts, about 44 km of cross-country trails and a sledging centre, rather than a large resort.
Can you visit the Samson mine in St. Andreasberg?
Yes. The Grube Samson, a historic silver mine, has one of the oldest working man engines in the world, seen in action on one-hour guided tours, plus a mineral collection. The Roter Bär mine is still used for teaching and research.
What walks start from St. Andreasberg?
Several. The Dreibrodesteine granite boulders are 3 to 3.5 km from the centre, the Oderteich and Sonnenberg loop is 15 to 17 km, and a hike to the Brocken is roughly 35 km there and back.
Do you need snow chains for St. Andreasberg?
Possibly, in winter. The town can at times be reached only with snow chains. An alternative approach runs via Bad Lauterberg and the L 520 through Silberhütte. Check conditions before you set out.
Is St. Andreasberg part of Braunlage?
Yes, since 2011. It is still a distinct mining town of about 1,500 people, the highest of the Harz mining towns, with its own mine museum and national park house.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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