Getting to Harz National Park
Harz National Park sits in Lower Saxony / Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with Bad Harzburg the nearest town of any size — about 12.1 km (7.5 mi) out, or roughly 20 min of driving.
Drive times from Harz National Park
Harz National Park sits close enough to Hainich National Park, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Müritz National Park, and Saxon Switzerland National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hainich National Park | 78.7 km (48.9 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 131 km (81.5 mi) | 2 hr 23 min |
| Müritz National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 266 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 22 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Harzburg | 12.1 km (7.5 mi) | 20 min |
| Wernigerode | 12.8 km (8 mi) | 21 min |
| Goslar | 19.1 km (11.9 mi) | 32 min |
| Bad Lauterberg im Harz | 19.4 km (12 mi) | 32 min |
| Clausthal-Zellerfeld | 19.7 km (12.2 mi) | 33 min |
| Bad Sachsa | 21 km (13.1 mi) | 34 min |
| Blankenburg | 23.1 km (14.3 mi) | 37 min |
| Herzberg am Harz | 23.8 km (14.8 mi) | 37 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Harz National Park?
Bad Harzburg, about 12.1 km (7.5 mi) away — roughly 20 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Harz National Park?
The practical bases are Bad Harzburg, Wernigerode, and Goslar — all within a reasonable drive of the park.