Goslar: The Jewel of the Harz Mountains
The town of Goslarin Germany is one of the most visited towns in the Harz. This amazingly beautiful place is seated under the northwestern hills of Harz in Lower Saxony. Goslar, Germany is immersed in an enthralling tradition in mining and over 1,000 years of opulent history. The place is full of great sights and activities from snow-capped slopes to majestic churches and museums, to an abandoned UNESCO mine to an 11th-century palace, it has surely had and endless things to offer to visitors and locals alike.
Best Time to Visit
A great time to visit Goslar, Germany is from months of June to August, when there are a pleasant temperature and a limited rainfall suitable for a tour around the city. Some of the popular events celebrated in the city are Walpurgis Night during April and International Music Festival Goslar-Harz in August. Be sure to book you Goslar, Germany hotels in advance to be able to witness these awesome events.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Take your time to visit one of Goslar’s UNESCO wonders, the Goslar Imperial Palace and take a look at the gorgeous murals in the Reichsaal (Empire Hall) and the Palace Chapel, which has Emperor Henry III’s 13th-century effigy tomb wherein his heart is preserved in an octagonal gold-plated capsule. Another great place to visit in Goslar, Germany is the Mines of Rammelsberg, which is also one of Goslar's UNESCO Heritage sites. Spend the rest of your day and relax at the well-rated Hotel Der Achtermann and 4-star H+ Hotel Goslar.