Holiday apartments and houses in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

What do you need to experience in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Following the mining trails in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

You can delve into the exciting mining history of Clausthal-Zellerfeld at the Upper Harz Mining Museum, where you can ride into a reconstructed mining shaft. You can visit this daily from 10:00 to 17:00. (As of December 2023) A definite highlight is a ride on the day conveyor train, which allows you to explore the shaft like the miners did. Highlight events that you should not miss during a visit to Clausthal-Zellerfeld include:

• the Upper Harz Sled Dog Adventure
• the sled dog cart race Indian Summer Race Upper Harz
• the Upper Harz Lake and Summer Festival
• the musical HarzClassix Festival

What can you experience in Clausthal-Zellerfeld with children?

Adventure in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

A privately rented vacation apartment in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is also a worthwhile destination in winter. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, sledding, or snowshoeing are very popular in the well-prepared ski areas of the Upper Harz. In summer, you can go cycling, fishing, or horseback riding with the family. Clausthal-Zellerfeld offers countless opportunities to actively spend your leisure time. Interesting for both young and old is a visit to the Robinson Adventure Playground in the midst of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management. Here, the mining past of the town is brought to life in a playful way daily from 07:00 to 22:00. (As of December 2023)

Where can I eat out in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Stroll and indulge in the beer town

If you rent a vacation apartment in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, it's also worth visiting the traditional markets to buy local specialties. The Harz region is well-known for its unique cheese. Try the Harzer cheese, available in various shops and markets. From May to October, the Mountain Farmers' Market takes place every Thursday evening, inviting you to stroll and indulge. Typical for Clausthal-Zellerfeld are the many cafés that invite you to cozy hours with a hot drink and a piece of cake. For example, visit Moock's City Café. Among the upscale restaurants in the town are the Golden Crown with local delicacies or the Steakhouse at Zellerfelder Hof. You can also dine finely at the Museum Restaurant. You can even dive into the art of brewing at the Brewing Academy. We recommend a brewery tour through the fascinating production in Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

What is a must-see in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

Traditions and art in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Artistic treasures can be admired at the Artisans' Courtyard in Clausthal-Zellerfeld. There is also a glassworks where you can watch glassblowers at work or participate in workshops yourself. Also, don't miss the Glasspielerei. Here you can purchase beautifully crafted bead jewelry. Worth seeing in the town are also the churches of the Holy Spirit and St. Salvatoris.