Elevation: 150-200 m
Residents: 35344
Location: Hillside
Set picturesquely in the Harz mountains, Wernigerode offers a medieval town center with colorful half-timbered houses dating back to the fifth century, a historic town hall, narrow streets and idyllic nooks and crannies. Our town was first officially mentioned back in 1121 and features the majestic Wernigerode castle, a neogothic-style building with an 800-year history. Wernigerode, a town with flair and elegance.