Experiences & Events: Your holiday in Wernigerode
The Harz Mountains are far more than just an impressive natural landscape – they are a region steeped in cultural traditions! This vibrant history comes alive for visitors through the diverse events and festivals that take place throughout the year in and around the colorful town of Wernigerode. We warmly invite you to immerse yourself in this fascinating world from our comfortable holiday apartments in Wernigerode and experience the warm hospitality of our region. Whether it’s the mystical Walpurgis Night, the Christmas market, or the romantic charm of historic steam locomotives: discover the unique blend of nature and culture.
Below you will find a hand-picked overview of event highlights that perfectly reflect the unique character and tourist diversity of our beautiful Harz region.
Events in Wernigerode
Wernigerode offers a breathtaking backdrop for various events, most of which take place annually:
The “School of Magical Animals”
A must-see for a family holiday in Wernigerode: The castle served as the backdrop for the famous “Winterstein School.” On a special guided tour, fans of all ages can explore the original locations from the successful book and film series. Discover fascinating details of the filming and immerse yourself in the magical world of Ida with Rabbat or Benni with Henrietta – an adventure that will make children’s eyes light up.
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With children, a second day is worthwhile – for families, we have a place to arrive.
Walpurgis & Narrow Gauge Railway
When the Harz Mountains’ legendary world awakens at the end of April, our holiday apartment in Wernigerode is ideally located for your adventure. The absolute highlight: a ride on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway directly to the grand Walpurgis Night celebrations in Schierke. As the historic steam locomotive pulls you through the forests, you’ll get into the spirit of the colorful festivities at the foot of the Brocken mountain. After dancing into May, the train (or shuttle) will conveniently bring you back to your holiday accommodation. An unforgettable experience for families and couples!
Your private box seat: From the house on Westernstraße (Remise & Logenplatz) you can watch the Walpurgis train of the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway pass right by – check available dates.
Chocolate festival “chocolART”
When the scent of cocoa wafts through the streets to the Harzträume Apartment, the Wernigerode Chocolate Festival transforms this colorful town in the Harz Mountains into a paradise for gourmets. International chocolatiers present handcrafted pralines and creative specialties at “chocolART.” Stroll among the half-timbered houses in the market square, sample exquisite creations, and watch the professionals at work. A delightful experience for couples and families!
Right in the middle of it all: From our house on Westernstraße (Remise & Logenplatz) it is only a 5-minute walk to the market square, from where the chocolate festival winds its way through the old town – check dates.
Christmas in Wernigerode
What would the Christmas season be without events full of sparkle, contemplation and mulled wine? This year, the Wernigerode Christmas market takes place from 20 November to 22 December, right against the backdrop of the old town, and promises exactly that! The glittering lights at St. Sylvestri Church and on Nicolaiplatz in particular make children’s eyes shine. After Christmas and until 6 January, the annual winter market is set up. Beyond Wernigerode, the Advent in the Courtyards in Quedlinburg, the Christmas market and Christmas Forest in Goslar and the Advent market at Wöltingerode Monastery are also well worth a visit.
Advent in Wernigerode
A Christmas market without the rush
5 minutes on foot
From the apartment on Westernstraße to the Christmas market
Free parking
Parking right on site – the car simply stays put
Mulled wine without driving
Afterwards, you simply walk back to the warmth
After the last mulled wine, there’s no need to get behind the wheel: we’d love for you to enjoy Advent with us at your leisure.
Our apartments
Your accommodation in Wernigerode
Remise
24 m² · 1–2 guests
Logenplatz
71 m² · 1–4 guests
Gute Stube
54 m² · 1–4 guests
Speicher
55 m² · 1–4 guests
More than a day trip
Why not stay the night?
A day trip is enough for the market, but rarely for everything else. Those who stay get to experience:
The old town in peace
In the evening and morning, when the lanes are quiet
Excursions the next day
For example by narrow gauge railway to the Brocken
Relaxed arrival and departure
No hunting for a parking space, no drive home in the dark
Our apartments are close to the old town and offer space for couples and families.
Good to know
Well looked after in Wernigerode
Bus travel included
With the HATIX guest card you travel free of charge on buses throughout the Harz district. You receive the card automatically; it is covered by the tourist tax – bus stops are close by.
HarzCard partner
With the HarzCard, admission to many excursion destinations in the Harz is cheaper or already paid for – depending on the card.
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Narrow gauge railway partner
Tickets for the trip to the Brocken – as a single or return journey for adults, or as a MiniGroupCard for families. On request, they will be waiting for you in the apartment when you arrive, not tied to a specific train or date.
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Other events throughout the year
Many more events await you in Wernigerode throughout the year. Our event calendar shows you which events you can attend during your stay:
Christmas market
20.11. – 22.12.2026
Advent Express to Nordhausen
12.12.2026
New Year’s Eve Express
31.12.2026
Dates with a train symbol are special trips by the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways. Separate tickets apply.
Dates 2026
October 2026
| Fri 23.10. | Götz Alsmann – …bei Nacht… Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 24.10. | Gourmet tour on the Harzquerbahn Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 28.10.–01.11. | chocolART – The Chocolate Festival Town centre |
| 30./31.10. | chocolat – comedy with A.-K. Kramer and H. Krassnitzer Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 31.10. | Salon du Chocolat Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 31.10. & 07.11. | Steam instead of Brooms – The Witches’ Ride to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
November 2026
| 13./14.11. | A Cappella Weekend Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 14.11. | Harz Wedding Fair Wernigerode KAP36 |
| 20.11.–22.12. | Christmas market Town centre |
December 2026
| 05./06.12. | Nicholas trip to Benneckenstein (fully booked) Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 06.12. | Advent steam through the Selke Valley to Wernigerode Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 12.12. | Advent Express to Nordhausen Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Thu 17.12. | The Vienna Boys’ Choir Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 19.12. | Egg liqueur on the move Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 25.12.–06.01. | Wernigerode Winter Market Market square / Flower clock |
| Thu 31.12. | New Year’s Eve Express from Quedlinburg to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
Dates 2027
January 2027
| Wed 06.01. | New Year’s Concert of the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Tue 12.01. | The Best of Black Gospel Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 16.01. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 24.01. | Liqueur tasting in the saloon car through the Selke Valley Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 30.01. | 30th Traditional Irish Folk Night KIK / Harzer Kultur- und Kongreßzentrum |
| 30.01.–13.02. | Schierke Winter Sports Weeks Schierke |
February 2027
| Sat 06.02. | Whisky tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 13.02. | Sächsisches Barockorchester – Magnificat Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sun 14.02. | Quedlinburg Brocken Express Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Fri 19.02. | The Great Johann Strauss Revue Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 20.02. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Fri 26.02. | Symphony concert of the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
March 2027
| Thu 04.03. | Tarzan – The Musical KIK / Harzer Kultur- und Kongreßzentrum |
| Sat 06.03. | Gin tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 13.03. | Whisky tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 21.03. | Museum Spring various museums |
| Sun 21.03. | MDR KLASSIK visits Wernigerode Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 27.03. | Easter bonfire Ochsenteich grounds |
| Mon 29.03. | Easter Monday symphony concert Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Mon 29.03. | Easter Bunny train to Eisfelder Talmühle Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
April 2027
| Sat 10.04. | Gin tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Fri 16.04. | Keimzeit KIK / Harzer Kultur- und Kongreßzentrum |
| 16.–18.04. | HarzGravel Wernigerode |
| 23.–25.04. | Arts and crafts market Town centre |
| Sat 24.04. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 24.04. | Gourmet tour on the Harzquerbahn Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 30.04.–01.05. | Walpurgis in Schierke Schierke |
| Fri 30.04. | Walpurgis at the Ochsenteich Ochsenteich grounds |
| Fri 30.04. | Walpurgis train to Schierke Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
May 2027
| Sat 01.05. | Model building festival Bürgerpark |
| 05.–09.05. | Line Dance Festival Nicolaiplatz |
| Wed 05.05. | Zucchini Sistaz – False Eyelashes – Real Music Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Fri 07.05. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 08.05. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 16.05. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 19.–23.05. | 14th Int. Joh. Brahms Choir Festival & Competition Town centre |
| Sat 22.05. | Gourmet tour on the Harzquerbahn Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Thu 27.05. | 3rd Wernigerode Laughter Night Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 29.05. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 30.05. | Citizens’ breakfast Market square |
June 2027
| 12.06.–04.09. | Schierke Music Summer Schierke |
| Sat 12.06. | Gin tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 18.–20.06. | 61st Wernigerode Town Hall Festival Town centre |
| Sat 19.06. | Sunset train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 21.–25.06. | Wernigerode Ballet Days Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 26.06. | Heritage train to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
July 2027
| 02.–04.07. | 36th Neustadt Wine Days Town centre |
| 16.–18.07. | 16th Wernigerode Town Hall Rally of the Vintage Car Enthusiasts Market square |
| 31.07.–28.08. | Wernigerode Castle Festival Wernigerode Castle |
August 2027
| Sat 14.08. | 25th Schierke Summer Run Schierker Feuerstein Arena |
September 2027
| 03.–05.09. | Wernigerode Beer Festival Market square |
| Sat 04.09. | Rolling wine tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 05.09. | Rolling wine tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 18.09. | Gourmet tour on the Harzquerbahn Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 18.09. | Whisky tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 24.09.–03.10. | Wernigerode Wiesngaudi / Oktoberfest Ochsenteich grounds |
| Sat 25.09. | Schierker Kuhball Schierke |
October 2027
| Sat 02.10. | Cabaret Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 02.10. | Gourmet tour on the Harzquerbahn Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 09.10. | 49th Harz Mountain Run Town centre |
| Sat 09.10. | Gin tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 23.10. | Ray Wilson – GENESIS Classic Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 23.10. | Whisky tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 27.–31.10. | chocolART – The Chocolate Festival Town centre |
November 2027
| Sat 06.11. | Gin tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| 12./13.11. | A Cappella Weekend Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Sat 13.11. | Harz Wedding Fair Wernigerode KAP36 |
| Sat 13.11. | Whisky tasting in the saloon car to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| from 19.11. | Christmas market with winter market Town centre |
| Sun 28.11. | MDR KLASSIK visits Wernigerode Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| 29.11.–10.01. | Festive Winter Castle Wernigerode Castle |
December 2027
| Sat 04.12. | St Nicholas train Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sun 05.12. | St Nicholas train Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Sat 11.12. | Advent Express to Nordhausen Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
| Fri 31.12. | New Year’s Eve concerts of the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Konzerthaus Liebfrauen |
| Fri 31.12. | New Year’s Eve Express from Nordhausen Harz Narrow Gauge Railways |
All information is without guarantee. Please check the dates on the organisers’ websites!
Questions about your stay?
We are happy to advise you personally – by phone at +49 177 9690661 or by message.