Villas in Wernigerode
Wernigerode suits families and rail fans wanting a walkable Harz town, with a castle above it and steam trains to the Brocken from town. It is a town of about 32,000 in Saxony-Anhalt, so expect town life rather than village quiet.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £329
About Wernigerode
Wernigerode is a town of about 32,000 in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt, at around 240 m. The Gothic town hall has a timber façade from 1498 and several old houses carry elaborate wood carvings. The castle above the town was rebuilt between 1862 and 1893, includes parts of the medieval building and now shows the original state rooms. The old town's narrow cobbled streets are best explored on foot. The homes here are close together, mostly small, with a garden, and room for around three or four. A Christmas market is held around the market square, and Hasseröder brewery tours run by appointment.
Is Wernigerode right for you?
- Best for
- Steam railway fans and walkers wanting a Harz town base
- Not for you if
- You want a quiet Harz village, as Wernigerode is a town of about 32,000.
Near Wernigerode
Brocken
At 1,141 m the Brocken is the Harz's highest peak, and steam trains from Wernigerode run to the top.
Selke Valley
Wernigerode is the main depot of the Harz narrow-gauge railways, and its trains also reach the Selke Valley.
Getting to Wernigerode
Hanover airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car and Leipzig airport about 90 minutes. Trains on the Harzexpress run roughly every two hours between Hanover and Halle. In town you can manage without a car, but the Harz beyond is easier with one.
When to go to Wernigerode
The castle is open daily from May to October and on fewer days with shorter hours from November to April. The Christmas market fills the streets around the market square in winter, and the Brocken Marathon takes place every October. Check the railway operator for current timetables before planning a Brocken trip.
Villas in Wernigerode
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Wernigerode
Wernigerode, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+6 more
from£71
per night
5-star property
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Wernigerode
Wernigerode, Harz, Germany
3
1
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+5 more
from£72
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Wernigerode
Wernigerode, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+5 more
from£72
per night
5-star property
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Wernigerode
Wernigerode, Harz, Germany
2
1
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£47
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Wernigerode
Wernigerode, Harz, Germany
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£103
per night
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Wernigerode
Wernigerode, Harz, Germany
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£123
per night
5-star property
5-star property
4-star property
3-star property
Wernigerode villa holidays: questions answered
Can you take a steam train to the Brocken from Wernigerode?
Yes, Wernigerode is the main depot and terminus of the Harz narrow-gauge railways, and steam trains run to the Brocken summit. The Brocken line itself runs 19 km from Drei Annen Hohne, its regular services are all steam-hauled, and trains run in winter as well as summer.
Is Wernigerode walkable?
On foot is the best way to see it: the old town's narrow cobbled streets suit walking more than driving. The castle is about 1.3 km and 30 minutes from the market square, and the Kaiserturm lookout on the Armeleuteberg is free.
Which airports serve Wernigerode?
Hanover airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car and Leipzig airport about 90 minutes. Harzexpress trains also link the town with Hanover and Halle roughly every two hours.
Does Wernigerode have a Christmas market?
It does: the Weihnachtsmarkt is set among the medieval town houses around the market square, selling wooden figurines, nativity scenes, candles and local produce.
Nearby towns to Wernigerode
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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