Pied Piper & the Fairytale Harz Mountains

Encounter enchanting forests, glistening lakes and fairytale towns on this journey to the encapsulating Harz Mountains, in northern Germany

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Encounter enchanting forests, glistening lakes and fairytale towns on this journey to the encapsulating Harz Mountains, in northern Germany. Witness panoramic scenery on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway, to the summit of Brocken, the highest mountain in the region. With visits to Möhne Dam, and the medieval cities and picturesue towns of Gloser, Wernigerode and Hamelin, you can discover the history and culture of this impressive region.

INCLUDES

Return Channel crossing

Return coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Representative

2 nights bed & breakfast en route

4 nights half board

Excursion to Wernigerode & Hamelin

Journey on the Brockenbahn Railway

Free time in Goslar

Visit to Möhne Dam enroute

DAY 1

We travel into northern Europe to an overnight hotel.

DAY 2

After crossing the border into Germany, we visit the Möhne Dam in the Ruhr Valley, heroically breached by the Lancasters of 617 Squadron (Dambusters) in 1943, which ended up being critical to the outcome of World War II. From here. we continue to our Goslar hotel in the glorious natural surroundings on the slopes of the Harz Mountains.

DAY 3

This morning we take a scenic drive through the beautiful Harz region to the delightful town of Wernigerode. Nestled against the northern foothills of the Harz Mountains, this attractive, colourful, town has an impressive medieval town centre, home to rows of charming, timber-framed houses and is dominated by a fascinating, fairytale castle. Our included excursion today includes a journey on the Brocken Railway, the flagship of the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways. Sit back as the steam locative climbs the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken summit.

DAY 4

Explore over 1,000 years of history in the former imperial city of Goslar today. Referred to as the 'Rome of the North', Goslar was the favoured seat of government in northern Germany for centuries. It was also a centre of Christianity and the spires of the 47 churches; chapels and monasteries define the town's unique silhouette. Take a stroll through the crooked, cobble-stoned streets of the medieval Old Town, designated a World Heritage Site.

DAY 5

Our day begins in the quaint town of Hamelin, located on the River Weser it is famous as the setting for the Pied Piper children's story, written by two of Germany's most famous sons, the Brothers Grimm, who wrote some of the world's best-loved fairytales. Hamelin is a beautiful historical town with magnificent timber-framed buildings, many dating back from the Renaissance period. Perhaps follow the rat trail, dotted with cafés, inns, cosy beer gardens and pretty little shops, these little handcrafted animals will point the way.

DAY 6

We leave the Hartz Mountains today and begin our homeward journey crossing back into Belgium for an overnight stay

DAY 7

Our tour comes to a close as we return home.

Hotel Der Achtermann ****, Goslar, Germany

Situated a 5-minute walk from Goslar’s Old Town, The Hotel Der Achtermann’s Hotel offers individually furnished guest rooms that feature views of the Harz mountain range. The on-site spa is free for guests to use and features an indoor swimming pool, saunas, Jacuzzi and hot tub.

Hotel Facilities:

· Bar

· Restaurant

· Lift

· Wi-Fi

· Indoor swimming pool

· Spa & wellness centre

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton.	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA