8Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt
Wernigerode is one of the prettiest towns in the Harz Mountains. Its historic center is filled with brightly painted half-timbered houses, many decorated with intricate wooden details.
The colorful Rathaus dominates the central square, while Wernigerode Castle sits above the town on a wooded hill.
The town is also a great base for exploring the Harz region. Visitors can take the historic narrow-gauge railway toward the mountains or use Wernigerode as a starting point for hiking adventures.
