There are good road, train and bus connections from Hannover International Airport, and the local airport at Braunschweig. Public buses run hourly from the Airport in Braunschweig and take 2.5 hrs to reach Braunlage with two changes en route. The routes from Hannover take 2.50 hrs and also run hourly with 2 changes.
The access point for the Northern part is Goslar, which can be reached from Hannover and Halle(Saale), while the southern part is reached by train from Göttingen and Erfurt. Services are regular and there are national connections via Braunschweig and Hannover to all parts of Germany.
From Berlin, BerlinLinienBus [1] runs daily to the Harz from Berlin ZOB.Public Busses connect with Braunlage from Bad Harzburg, Bad Sachsa, Sankt Andreasberg and Walkenried.
The A 38 runs south of the Harz from Halle to Göttingen and the A 395 connects Goslar and Bad Harzburg in the northwest with Brunswick (Braunschweig). The A7 connects Göttingen in the southwest and Hanover in the North as well as Brunswick. From Hanover follow the A7 down to the "Seesen/Harz (67)" junction to follow the range from north to south , or to the junction "Rhüden Harz (66)" to follow to the north B82/B6 to Goslar, Bad Harzburg and on to Wernigerode. The B 6 is an important east-west dual carriageway along the northern edge of the Harz.
Mueller Taxi: Schutzenstrasse 1, Braunlage. Tel: 05520 92070
Herz: Am Buchholzplatz 10, Braunlage. Tel: 05520 93060
Ice Skating. The Ice Stadion in the Harzburger Straße offers skateing, Disco skateing, Ice Shooting, Ice Hockey and special activies for Pensioners. Ice Boots and a repair / sharpening service are available. Tel: 05520 2191
* Inline Skating. There is an inline Skating park in the von-Langen Straße. Tel: 05520 930 70
* Minigolf. There is a minigolf course in the Harzburger Straße next to the Ice Stadion. Tel: 05520 999 477
* Monster Roller Hire. For the ultimate downhill fun for the whole family you can hire these monster rollers from the restaurant 'Gipfelsrümer' at the base of the cable car. Tel: 05520 923277 or go to www.monsterroller.de
* SwinGolf. SwinGolf, a french invention, is similar to Golf, but without the need for a course and specialist equipment. The idea is to hit the light SwinGolf Ball with a special SwinGolf Club over a playing field from 80 to 300 metres and into a hole similar to Golf. This is an ideal sport for the whole family. The course is located at the top Kurpark in Braunlage, Ramsenweg, and info at www.swingolf-braunlage.de
* Swimming Pools. Braunlage has a terrific swimming complex on offer to all visitor with two indoor and a heated outdoor pool. The indoor pools are designed with under water jets, tide waves, waterfalls, massage jets, and a whirlpool. 6 Solaria and a Sun shower (from June to August) are also a part of this complex. Address: Ramsenweg 2. Tel: 05520 2788
* Tennis. There is an indoor Tennis complex at Elbingeröder Str. 33 (reservations tel: 05520 2788) and outdoor courts nearby which may be used for group lessons and individual coaching. Tel: 05520 590 24844
* Bow and Arrow. Learning to use a Bow and Arrow could never be easier in Braunlage, primarily in the summer months. More information tel: 05520 804819
* Cliff Climbing. Experienced cliff guides are avaialbe via the Tourist Office or tel: 05520 804819. The guides can offer training to new as well as experienced climbers.
* Childrens' Play Areas. There are childrens' play areas at the town museum (Dr.-Kurt-Schroeder-Promenade) and at the valley station of the Wurmberg Cable Car, and also a small animal zoo at the summit of the Wurmberg mountain.
* GPS Orineteering Ralleys. Supplied with GPS receivers, this sport is designed for family of groups of between 3 to 6 persons with the challenge being to find the hidden clues. The ralleys are organised in different grades of difficulty. Tel: 05520 80 48 19
Heimat and Ski Museum. This small museum is run by a local association and contains the story of Braunlage, with particular emphasis on the history of the Wurmberg and the people that toiled in the mines of the area over the centuries. There is a room devoted to the history of skiiing and this is already recognised by the FIP. The museum is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12, but may be open for group visits by prior arrangement. The entrance costs € 2 for adults and € 1 for children 6-18. Located on the edge of the Kurpark: Dr. Kurt-Schroeder-Promenade 4, 38700 Braunlage. Tel: 05520 581 Fax: 05520 999986.
* Kurpark. Open Air concerts are arranged throughout the summer months and the tourist office publishes the information.
REWE Supermarket: Am Buchholz Platz 6-8
Ski and Sports Kit Hire and Repair
* Wind Sportswear: Elbingeroeder Str. 2
* Baehr Skis: Harzburgerstr. 23
Monika Wagner: Herzog-Willhelm Str. 22
Blumenfachgeschaeft Sommerfeld: Herzog-Willhelm Str. 40
For those seeking Greek food this is the one to visit in Braunlage. The staff are friendly and the food tasty and very good value.
*Kleine Auszeit is a carefully designed restaurant with a young staff offering a wide variety of mediteranean food. There are theme evenings on offer including Tapas, and the food is highly rated.
*This is the one Chinese Restaurant in town. Food may ordered in advance for take away, and the restaurant also delivers at an extra cost.
This German Steakhouse comes highly recommended
* The bar and bistro serves a variety of traditional and non-traditional continental cuisine.
The hostel is situated in the centre of the town just 200m from the Wurmberg Cable Car. The rooms are simply furnished and contain wooden interiors. There is the usual satelite TV connection and WiFi is free. There is a bar, but other facilities are limited to family rooms and a ski storage area. Car parking is free. Children under 4 are free, but one older child or adult is charged €10 per night per person in an extra bed (max one per room). Pets are not allowed, nor are credit cards accepted - only cash.
*This small hotel with a total of 12 rooms is situated in a quiet side street near the Park Gardens on the main hiking route to the Bodetal Reserve and offers a small garden area. It is a great base for touring the Harz and in addition to free car parking offers a secure bicycle storage area. Wifi is free, but pets are not allowed.
*The Hotel zur Erholung (literally the hotel for recovery) is a small family run hotel with quiet rooms, a daily breakfast buffet and its own restaurant, the Winkelstube, which specialises in food from the region. There is a large garden for children and a play area, and is close the main hiking trails. All children under 10 stay free of charge and those from 11-14 stay at half price provided they use the spare bed in the room.
The relaxa Hotel Harz Wald is part of the relax chain and has 120 rooms situated on the northern side of the town. Its own 'Boulevard' restaurant serves a mixture of local receipes and international cuisine. The hotel offers a wellness and fitness centre, but WiFi connections and parking are all extra. Children under 12 are free, and those from 12-17 are charged €17 per night ina separated bed in the room. Pets will cost extra.
*Hotel zu Alten Forsthaus is a traditional hotel, occupying as it does probably the oldest building in Braunlage dateing back to 1685. It is a 3 star family friendly hotel where up to two children under 12 may stay in the family room for free. Pets are also free, as is the Wifi Hotspot. There are bar facilities and a good restaurant with a mixture of local and international receipies.
*The Hapimag Resort is a top hotel in Braunlage, designed in the country style with 125 rooms. The hotel offers Sauna, Solarium, a games room and children's play area as well as Billiards and Table Tennis facilities. There is also a small indoor swimming pool and all facilities are inclusive includung WiFi. Appartments are also available from around € 80 PP for a four person room. There is a Hotel Car Park (€ 5 per day) and there are bus connections to the nearby ski slopes of Wurmberg and Sonnenberg, about 10 minutes by car.
The Maritim Berghotel is a four star hotel, part of the luxury Maritim chain. It is situated outside Braunlage at the foot of the Wurmberg Mountain, and each room has a balcony with great views of the surrounding landscapte. It offers a wide range of facilities,Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Games Room, Solarium, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground, Billiards, Table Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool and the usual range of services you would expect with this standard of hotel. You will have to pay extra for car parking (€ 11 per day) and Internet WiFi costs €15 per 24 hr period. There is the Pfaffenstieg restaurant and an Old English Pub bar area, a night club, and at the weekends a cafe is open on the roof terrace.
*This 4 star luxury hotel offers 25 rooms within two separte buildings. All the rooms have wooden floors and a balcony with good views of the surrounding mountains. Facilities include Sauna, Fitness Centre, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Hot Tub, Turkish/Steam Bath, Indoor Swimming Pool. Car parking is free, but there are charges for WiFi connections. There is a Hotel Bar for guests, and the in-house Victoria Louise restaurant offers a mixture of national and international dishes.