cultural diversity amid stunning man-made landscapes
The Harz has a very special treasure of human achievement for you to explore. It originally developed through the mining activities of the region and is so valuable that it has been declared as World Heritage by UNESCO. At the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System", in short: UNESCO World Heritage in the Harz, you will find traces and monuments from 3000 years of mining, spread over an area of more than 200 km².
Whether above or below ground, on your own or with a guide – in the cultural landscape of the Harz you can experience a lot of European history condensed into a small area. Here you will find cultural diversity in the middle of stunning landscapes and you will learn more about this exceptional mining region.