Fire, Plague and War: A Self-Guided Wernigerode Tour

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Duration1h - 2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Wernigerode is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, tucked into the northern Harz Mountains. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore cobblestone streets lined with timber-framed houses dating back to the 1400s. You'll hear how the town survived fires, plagues, witch trials, and World War II, and why a local commander was shot for saving it.

Starting at a restaurant whose oldest sections date to 1567, you'll wind through Market Square, squeeze through Humility Alley, and pass the smallest house in Wernigerode — once home to two adults, seven children, and a subtenant. Along the way, discover the Crooked House leaning at double the angle of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and hear how Oberst Gustav Petri surrendered the city in 1945 to save civilian lives — and was executed the next day.

The tour ends at Wernigerode Castle, 170 metres above the town, with panoramic views over the Harz.

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

What to expect

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    Begin exploring one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, tucked into the northern Harz Mountains. Discover its cobblestone streets lined with timber-framed houses dating back to the 1400s.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Wernigerode Brauhaus. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Tour ends at Am Schloß 1, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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