ARRIVAL

The address is:

37444 St. Andreasberg

Katharina-Neufang-Str. 34

Arrival time: from 3:00 PM

We installed a key safe under the mailbox at the front door.

The code for the key box will be given to you 7 days before the start of your trip.

TIP for the day of arrival:

If you plan to eat out on your arrival day, we recommend booking a table by phone in advance. Especially during peak season, many restaurants are very busy in the evenings.

Restaurant suggestions can be found here in our guest directory.

DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

In order to prepare the holiday apartment for the next guests, we kindly ask you to vacate it by 10:00 am on the day of departure.

Checklist for departure day:

• Please settle the final bill with Hans and Gisela Bahn (e.g. tourist tax, firewood, sauna use, etc.).
• Dispose of your rubbish properly and please remember to separate your waste.
• Wash the used dishes or put them in the dishwasher and turn it on.
• Please remember your valuables in the safe and leave the safe door open afterwards.
• On the day of departure, insert a key into the door lock from the outside.

We hope you had a pleasant stay and would be delighted to welcome you back again soon.

We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home!

Treat yourself to some relaxation in our sauna after a tiring day.

Our sauna is located in the basement. Please sign up on the board in advance so that it can be reserved for you.

Large sauna towels are provided free of charge. Bathrobes and slippers are also available in the sauna area for a small fee.

Our small wellness fee:

Sauna use €10.00; bathrobe €3.00; slippers €2.00

PIZZARIA LA CAPRI

Telephone: 05582-1672

Address: Sankt Andreasberg, Dr.-Willi-Bergmann-Straße 27

Anyone who wants to enjoy really good Italian food will find this the perfect place.

Very attentive and friendly service, great cuisine - here you can feel a strong touch of Italy in the Harz Mountains.

Opening hours:

Closed on Mondays

Tuesday 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30

Thursday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30

Friday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30

Saturday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30

Sunday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30

FISCHER RESTAURANT

Telephone: 05582-739

Adresse : St. Andreasberg ; Dr.-Will-Bergmann-Str. 6

The Fischer restaurant in St. Andreasberg is known for its cozy atmosphere and traditional Harz Mountain cuisine. Guests can expect a varied menu featuring regional specialties, freshly prepared dishes, and hearty fare. Whether after an active day in nature or for a relaxing evening, the Fischer restaurant offers hospitality and culinary quality in a pleasant setting.

Opening hours:

Friday – Sunday 12:00 – 14:30 Wednesday – Monday 17:30 – 22:00 Tuesday Closed

BALKAN GRILL

Telephone: 05582-8373

Adresse: Sankt Andreasberg, Clausthaler Str. 4

The Restaurant Hotel Rehberg in St. Andreasberg combines warm hospitality with traditional cuisine and a cozy atmosphere. Located in a tranquil setting on the edge of the forest, it offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself. Guests can expect a selection of regional and seasonal dishes, prepared with great care. Whether you're a hotel guest or a visitor, at Restaurant Rehberg, well-being and culinary delight are paramount.

Opening hours:

daily from 12-3 pm and 5-10 pm

PIZZERIA SILICIA BEDDA

Telephone: 05582-8098635

Address: Sankt Andreasberg, Schützenstr. 35

Sicilia Bedda in St. Andreasberg brings a touch of Sicilian joie de vivre to the Harz Mountains. In a cozy atmosphere, guests enjoy authentic Italian specialties – from crispy pizza and fresh pasta to delicious Mediterranean dishes. With meticulous attention to detail and high-quality ingredients, the restaurant creates a true holiday feeling and invites guests to relax and linger.

Meals can also be picked up.

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday from 12-10pm

Tuesday is our day off.

HOTEL GLOCKENBERG

Telephone: 05582-219

Address: Sankt Andreasberg, Am Glockenberg 18

The restaurant at Hotel Glockenberg in St. Andreasberg offers its guests a cozy atmosphere and a diverse menu with regional flair. Here, visitors can enjoy Harz Mountain specialties as well as classic German dishes, all freshly prepared with great care. Whether for breakfast, dinner, or a relaxing end to the day, the restaurant invites you to enjoy moments of pleasure in a pleasant ambiance.

Opening hours:

Wednesday - Monday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

REHBERGER GRABENHAUS

Telephone: 49(0)5582-789

Wild animal feeding in winter

The Rehberger Grabenhaus in St. Andreasberg is a traditional restaurant nestled in the Harz Mountains. The historic setting of the Upper Harz Water Management System lends the establishment a unique charm and makes it a popular destination for hikers. Guests enjoy hearty meals and regional specialties in a rustic and cozy atmosphere. A particular highlight is the winter wildlife feeding, where, with a bit of luck, you can observe native animals up close – an unforgettable nature experience for all ages.

Opening hours:

Please check the website for current opening hours.

RED BEAR

Telephone: 49(0)1578-3875434

Address: Sankt Andreasberg, Braunlager Str. 15

A very nicely decorated restaurant with simple but very tasty dishes. Great service – it's simply a pleasure to eat there – a place you'll want to go!

Opening hours:

Wednesday to Friday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday closed

VIENNA WOODS at TORFHAUS

Torfhaus 4, 38667 Torfhaus

Telephone: 05320 2319999

Today the kitchen stays cold, today we're going to the Vienna Woods!

Old slogan, new concept.

New opening at Torfhaus, great atmosphere and cool dishes.

The journey takes approximately 15 minutes; in the evenings there is also free parking opposite the hotel.

Certainly something different and a great experience all about chickens.

Opening hours:

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Sunday 8:00 - 21:00

Friday - Saturday 8:00 - 22:00

SANTORINI

38667 Bad Harzburg

Nordhäuser Str. 17

Telephone: 053222290

New, very good Greek restaurant.

We've been there ourselves; as a welcome, you're given a small carafe of ouzo (enough for about 8 small glasses).

The portions are very large, but it tastes delicious - highly recommended!

Opening hours:

Mon - Sun: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

BAVARIA ALM Torfhaus

38867 Torfhaus ; Torfhaus 10

Telephone: 49(0)5320-331034

A rustic, traditional restaurant with a Bavarian ambiance and hearty dishes. A great place for a pleasant evening. Reservations are recommended by phone on weekends.

Opening hours:

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Sunday 9:00 - 23:00

Friday - Saturday 9:00 - 24:00

ORIGIN Bad Harzburg

38667 Bad Harzburg; Nordhäuser Str. 1

Telephone: 49(0)5322-7878915

Real crackling and hot flames: nothing is more sociable than food straight from the grill.

The name says it all: We prepare a variety of dishes in a truly "traditional" way, exclusively over an open fire. From meat creations and fish dishes to fruit and vegetable variations: This special method of preparation, paired with fresh herbs and aromatic spices, creates truly unique taste experiences.

We pay close attention to the origin of our ingredients. For example, we use meat from Harz Red Highland cattle, trout from local waters, and beverages from the Altenau brewery. We also incorporate seasonal and regional fruits and vegetables into our food compositions. Many are surprised by what can be prepared over hot coals when they look at our menu, as it includes numerous vegetarian and vegan dishes. In addition to savory dishes, we also offer delicious desserts cooked over an open fire and freshly baked cakes daily.

Opening hours:

Monday - Tuesday

Wednesday 2 PM - 10 PM

Thursday 2 PM - 10 PM

Friday 12:00 - 22:00

Saturday 12:00 - 21:30

Sunday 12:00 - 21:00

Barbarossa Cave

Kyffhäuserland, Rottleben district, Mühlen 6

Telephone: 49 (0) 34671-54513

We cordially invite you to a unique nature experience:

In northern Thuringia, within the Kyffhäuser National Geopark, 6 km from the spa town of Bad Frankenhausen, lies our Barbarossa Cave. It is one of only two show caves in the world located in anhydrite rock, making it an absolute geological rarity. This unique natural wonder was discovered by chance on December 20, 1865, by miners searching for copper shale and opened to the public as a show cave just a few weeks later.

Join us on an exciting journey of discovery through Barbarossa's subterranean realm, full of wonders and secrets, and experience the fascinating combination of nature and history. Explore geological history with all your senses and learn many interesting facts about the old Emperor Frederick I and the legend surrounding him...

Baumann's and Hermann's Cave

Rübeland

Blankenburger Str. 36, 38889 Oberharz am Brocken

Telephone: 49 (0) 39454-49132

Located right in the center of Rübeland is the Baumannshöhle cave, which invites you to immerse yourself in a wonderfully impressive world of natural wonders.

Even the entrance area of Baumannshöhle amazes visitors.

During the approximately 50-minute guided tour, visitors are further captivated by the fascinating mountain scenery. The natural cave, adorned with countless stalactites and stalagmites, is one of the oldest show caves in Germany.

UNICORN CAVE

Herzberg-Scharzfeld

Telephone: 49 (0) 5521-997559

The "Harz Dolomites" located between Herzberg and Bad Lauterberg, with the legendary Unicorn Cave, hold a special place as a significant natural experience in a very small area.

The myth of the unicorn has always captivated people. For centuries, the powdered bones of the "Unicornu fossile," the excavated unicorn, were sought after throughout Europe as medicine. Even famous scholars like Goethe and Leibniz searched for them. And even today, younger visitors to the cave frequently ask about the unicorn. However, all these bones actually come from long-extinct Ice Age animals such as cave bears and cave lions. Furthermore, the cave was inhabited by Neanderthals for many tens of thousands of years.

IBERGER TRIPOLSTEINCAVE

Bad Grund, An der Tropfsteinhöhle 1

Telephone: 49 (0) 5327-829391

The Iberg Stalactite Cave – Fascination of the Underworld. Located in the Iberg mountain is the Iberg Stalactite Cave, millions of years old. Since 1874, it has been one of the Harz Mountains' most famous show caves and a popular tourist attraction. Its rare formation makes it unique as a show cave and a particularly important cave for scientists worldwide.

It lies deep within the limestone of a former coral reef. Petrified marine creatures from ancient times can be found here. With its much younger sinter cascades, mighty stalactites, and beautiful details and colors, children experience the mysterious underworld as the fairytale realm of the kind-hearted dwarf king Hübich, who, according to legend, lived with his people in the Iberg.

The caves in the Iberg did not form like "ordinary" caves, but in a way that is extremely rare worldwide: rusting, the weathering of iron ore, intensified the cave formation. As a result, the Iberg has been of great importance for historical iron ore mining and natural cave exploration since around 100 BC.

GRUBE SAMSON

Sankt Andreasberg Am Samson 2

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-1249

The Samson Mine in Sankt Andreasberg is one of the most important mining monuments in Europe. From 1521 to 1910, mainly silver ore was mined here, and for a long time the mine was among the deepest mines in the world.

Particularly impressive is the world's only still-functioning "Fahrkunst" (a type of mechanical wheel), which is now considered an international monument of machinery. Also worth seeing are the two historic waterwheels – the 9-meter-high reversing wheel from 1820 and the 12-meter-diameter art wheel, which is still powered by water during guided tours, just as it was centuries ago.

Today's complex is the last fully preserved mine of the Upper Harz ore mining industry and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010 – as part of the Upper Harz Water Management System.

RED BEAR

St. Andreasberg Red Bear 1

Telephone: 49(0)15783875434

Visit the Roter Bär Mine: Since 1990, guided tours of the Roter Bär Mine's day tunnel have been offered every Saturday at 2 pm from April to October. Unlike many other show mines, this mine is not illuminated. Therefore, visitors must adapt to the mining environment and equip themselves with rubber boots, a helmet, and a headlamp. During the tours, members of the working group provide hands-on, interactive mining experiences. Group tours are also available during the week by prior arrangement. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help ensure the continued maintenance of the mines.

This is truly an experience for the whole family.

HARZER ROLLER MUSEUM

Sankt Andreasberg Am Samson 2

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-1249

The Samson Mine is also home to the Harz Roller Canary Museum, the only one of its kind in the world. The Harz Roller canary was used as a warning bird in mining operations well into the 20th century. In the museum, you can learn how canaries were bred, taught to sing, and how bird breeding shaped the lives of Harz mining families.

BERGBAUMUSEUM LAUTENTHAL

Langelsheim Wildemannerstraße 15-17

Telephone: 49 (0) 5325-4490

"Lautenthal's Luck" near Goslar in the Harz Mountains is a mining museum for the whole family. Have you ever been underground? Take our train into the tunnels and experience the world as it existed several generations ago. Our museum awaits you!

The mine is one of the last accessible mines in the region. Silver ore was once mined here. We keep the traditions and memories of the miners' world alive. School classes and groups are just as welcome as families with children and individuals. Learn about the language and customs of the people who lived underground. By the way, we always use the word "fahren" (to travel), even when we're moving through the tunnels on foot.

RAMMELSBERG

Goslar Bergtal 19

Telephone: 49(0)5321-7500

The Rammelsberg in Goslar is one of Europe's most important mines and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. For over 1,000 years, valuable ores such as silver, copper, and lead were mined here, significantly shaping the development of the city of Goslar. Today, the Rammelsberg is a fascinating museum and visitor mine where guests can experience the history of mining firsthand. Guided tours underground, exhibitions, and historical facilities bring the centuries-old tradition to life and offer exciting insights into the work of miners from bygone eras.

Nothing to read?

No problem !

Find out what happens when the "Miss Marple of the Harz Mountains" goes on the hunt for criminals...

We have some exciting and entertaining crime stories from the Harz Mountains for you:

These are the crime novels by Helmut Exner, set primarily in the Harz Mountains, which employ the region's earthy language and quirky characters. It's the blend of suspense, witty dialogue, and a penchant for the bizarre that makes these books so original. Lilly Höschen, the old lady, has become a beloved recurring character. But these crime novels have nothing to do with gore orgies or a string of gruesome acts. It's simply wonderful to be so engrossed in a book that you can't put it down and to be in a really good mood while reading it.

You will find the books in the basement, on the shelf to the left of the sauna.

Enjoy reading!

Band 1 : Walpurgismord

On Walpurgis Night in 1990, Miriam and Georg Besserdich vanished without a trace. They had planned a hike through the Harz Mountains' moorland to be alone and talk about their problems. Amadeus, the couple's twelve-year-old son, is being raised by his eccentric great-aunt Lilly. Twenty years later, Lilly and Amadeus are confronted with several strange crimes. Among other things, Lilly finds a murdered woman in her garden. What really happened twenty years ago? Could it be that Georg Besserdich, presumed dead, is involved? It's Walpurgis Night again, and something terrible is happening again. Amadeus and his quirky great-aunt Lilly only have until midnight. The case must be solved by then, or another person will die. The romantic Harz Mountains, with their legends of witches, their places and landscapes—sometimes idyllic, sometimes wild or rugged—form the backdrop for this mysterious crime story. A touch of humor is essential.

Volume 2: Sauschläger's Paradise

People are vanishing without a trace in a secret cemetery. The Sauschläger couple, two local characters from the Upper Harz region, naively become involved with the Russian mafia. Lilly Höschen, the eccentric senior high school teacher, and her nephew Amadeus are drawn into these events, which Inspector Schneider and his colleague Gisela Berger try to solve. A rather bizarre crime case, the kind that could probably only happen in the Harz Mountains.

Volume 3: The Segeberg Connection

Gisela has moved to Schleswig-Holstein, where she works for the State Criminal Police Office. Barely arrived, she receives a cry for help from the Harz Mountains. Her old friend Lilly Höschen feels threatened. Two former colleagues have already died under mysterious circumstances, and she fears she'll be the third. Meanwhile, Gisela has her hands full. Her neighbors are men who are murdering women.

Volume 4: Lilly Höschen and her instinct for murder

Following the unexpected death of her boss, Detective Inspector Gisela Weniger is offered the position of head of her department. With her husband's support, the new mother accepts the post and abruptly ends her maternity leave. Back in the daily grind of police work, she's quickly swept up in a series of murders and the kidnapping of a colleague. Gisela receives unexpected help in solving the cases from her lovable, but at times equally exasperating, friend Lilly Höschen from the Harz Mountains. The elderly woman solves the kidnapping case quickly. The murders, however, prove far more difficult. Above all, there's the risk of further crimes if the perpetrators aren't caught soon. Lilly suspects a mysterious neighbor and eventually travels all the way to Australia to delve into her past. After the successful novels *Walpurgis Murder*, *Sauschläger's Paradise*, and *The Segeberg Connection, the Lübeck Marzipan Corpse, and the Harz Roller*, this is the fourth story featuring Lilly Höschen.

Volume 5: The Dead of the Silver Eel

Silbernaal, an old mining settlement in the Harz Mountains: For centuries, people here worked in ore mining. The darkest chapter in its history occurred during the Nazi era through the exploitation of forced laborers to maintain the war economy.

Nearly seventy years ago, a murder was committed here over a buried treasure. The crime was never solved. Then it happens again. To solve it, Inspector Schneider must delve deep into the past.

Volume 6: Murderous Journey through the Harz Mountains

Lilly Höschen's old friend Ferdinand leads a quiet life in Braunlage. He lives in a beautiful, old estate and enjoys his retirement. The house has only one flaw: a painting that has hung there for generations sometimes changes as if by magic. And shortly afterward, someone dies.

When, after many years, the picture changes again and the house is taken over by all sorts of visitors, the tranquility comes to an abrupt end. Ferdinand asks Lilly for help. The eccentric old lady from the Upper Harz Mountains is determined to finally solve the mysterious affair in her friend's house. In doing so, she gets caught up in a tangle of sometimes ludicrous entanglements. While those involved react rather recklessly to the events, Lilly, with her practical nature and sharp wit, takes matters into her own hands.

Volume 7: Lilly travels to the moon in a zeppelin

To get straight to the point: 83-year-old retired senior high school teacher Lilly Höschen is capable of quite a lot. But she doesn't become an astronaut in this novel. Instead, she gets involved in the adventurous family history of three brothers who run their grandfather's soda factory and claim to be descended from a Venetian family of dwarves. Their mother once accidentally married the wrong man, which, in retrospect, proved to be a blessing. While searching for their ancestors' treasure, the sons, known to everyone only by their nicknames Liptegei, Zeppelin, and Mond (Moon), find a mummified corpse in the cellar. Shortly afterward, a young girl disappears without a trace, dramatically changing the family's life. Many years later, the daughter of one of the brothers is kidnapped. Luckily, they are friends with Lilly Höschen, who won't rest until she has uncovered all the connections between past and present events.

Volume 8: Family Reunion with a Corpse

It's a totally crazy family story that Lilly Höschen is being served up. The twins Giovanni and Raphael Saufklever, now in their fifties, are visiting their old teacher and chatting late into the night. The next evening, a family reunion is taking place at a hotel in Goslar, to which Lilly gladly accepts the invitation, eager to meet these curious people she's learned so much about. Upon arriving at the hotel, she witnesses a strange crime. Now the eccentric old lady is in her element, investigating alongside the police, who, thanks to her help, are able to quickly solve the case. As the detectives, exhausted but happy, are about to call it a day, they receive a call from Lilly Höschen: "I've got another skeleton in the closet."

A family history spanning eight decades, full of tragedy and comedy, love, hate, and passion – this is the backdrop for two crimes that this family confronts during their reunion. Suddenly, events from almost half a century ago come back into play.

Band 9 : Alfies Bestattungsladen

Death is a constant, but the eccentric undertaker Alfons Witzki – known to everyone as Alfie – doesn't always get the job of handling the funeral arrangements in a manner befitting his status. The traditional family business from Goslar is particularly struggling with cheap competition. At least Lilly Höschen, an old family friend, occasionally brings in customers. So Alfie comes up with one outlandish idea after another to boost the stagnant business.

When a young girl from the neighborhood is violently murdered, Rebecca, the Witzkis' adult daughter, finds her seemingly perfect world shattered. It takes her a long time to realize that her own life is also in danger.

Band 10 : Mordserbe

A gruesome double murder turns young lawyer Amadeus Besserdich into a billionaire virtually overnight. His business partners leave him their shares in a mysterious company. To claim his inheritance and shed light on the events that have turned his life upside down, he travels to America. When he discovers how the enormous fortune that now belongs to him came about, he wants to get rid of it as quickly as possible. But it's too late. Apparently, someone is also trying to kill him. While Amadeus goes into hiding with his family, two female detectives and the FBI are frantically searching for the murderers. Of course, Amadeus's great-aunt Lilly Höschen and her friend Gretel aren't idle either, investigating in their own way. Just when they think they've caught the culprit, the real chaos begins. To make matters worse, the elderly ladies also have to contend with a deranged stalker, an overweight scientist, and a Chinese businessman who tells everyone he's not wearing underwear. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, beloved series characters in this tenth crime novel from the author provide plenty of opportunities for the reader to laugh. George Clooney makes a cameo appearance in the book.

Volume 11: Evil over the small town

There are old houses that tell stories. Lilly Höschen's old friend Regine grew up in such a house. She knows a story about the evil that occurred there and whose effects are still felt today. As she tells Lilly everything, the evil spreads further and further, and a catastrophe threatens the small town.

Volume 12: Of Old Books and Skeletons in the Cellar

Old Miss Lilly Höschen has uncovered many a criminal scheme. This time, she teams up with a bookseller who discovers an old book and a secret grave after a cellar wall collapses in her house. The book, dating back to Gutenberg's time and delving deep into the history of the Harz town of Bad Lauterberg, also contains clues to a treasure said to have been hidden there since the 15th century. Together with the bookseller and an old professor, Lilly sets out on a quest – and finds herself in danger. For there are other interested parties: a secret society that will stop at nothing to achieve its goals...

Volume 13: In the Cold Valley

On the treetop walkway in Bad Harzburg, Lilly Höschen and her friend Gretel Kuhfuß witness a bizarre murder. The perpetrator, who pushes an old man to his death, looks just like the German Chancellor. To the dismay of the police, Chief Public Prosecutor Cesarine Zicke-Sandelholz appears and interferes in the investigation. The woman, who resembles the Valkyrie from Wagner's opera, makes the mistake of picking a fight with Lilly. Then another murder occurs in the same place and in the same manner. Again, the victim is an old man. What connects the two victims? Are there other people whose lives are in danger? The investigators—and Lilly Höschen herself—must delve deep into the past to get to the bottom of the murders.

Volume 14: Fried Potatoes with Champagne

Lilly Höschen's former students, Sibylle and Manfred, return home after twenty years in America. Manfred opens a luxury restaurant in the tranquil half-timbered town of Duderstadt, where, in his eccentric way, he sometimes locks complaining guests in the goat shed. His wife, Sibylle, is a completely different character. But is she really a contract killer who wants to get rid of Lilly's great-nephew, Amadeus? And what role does the former chief public prosecutor, Cesarine Zicke-Sandelholz, play? The now 86-year-old "Miss" from the Upper Harz Mountains has her hands full. To get answers to her questions and find out why some of the gourmet restaurant's guests are getting involved in ludicrous crimes, she travels to the Eichsfeld region several times. On top of that, a detective from the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) gets on her nerves so much that Lilly does everything she can to drive him crazy.

Volume 15: Sauschläger's Valley of Lamentation

They still exist: the Sauschlägers, a picture-perfect family from the Upper Harz region. With brazen directness, unconventional business acumen, and a language that some thought was extinct, they master their lives.

Several years ago, they had dug holes on their property for the Russian mafia, for a hefty sum, to make unwanted individuals disappear. Now, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is suddenly at their door, searching for a high-ranking official who has vanished without a trace. To make matters worse, a man appears who could easily be mistaken for a ghost. In this situation, only one person can help them: their old friend, Lilly Höschen.

Volume 16: Ten Little Teachers

Which student hasn't at some point harbored murderous thoughts about one teacher or another? Teachers who ridicule you in front of the class, instill fear, humiliate you, ruin your graduation, and even derive some satisfaction from it. Two men with such experiences meet by chance, reminisce about their school days, and decide to act on their desires for revenge. Their list includes ten candidates.

Volume 17: Go to Hell, Birdman

Young editor Waldemar Möser, who has been annoyed by his ridiculous name his whole life, is assigned to look after a prominent writer. When the writer reveals that the criminal activities depicted in his new book are based on reality, both are put in danger. To escape potential assassination attempts, they travel from Munich to the tranquil Harz Mountains. But their neighbor is an old lady named Lilly Höschen, who is known for her uncanny ability to attract crime.

Volume 18: Lilly and the Lust Murderers

For sixteen-year-old Lilly, the post-war years are a time of discovering her femininity and driving the adults, especially her teachers, to distraction with her provocative behavior. She takes life lightly until the day her friend is raped. As a young student, she witnesses a sex murder that remains unsolved. Throughout her life, she experiences further murders that follow the same ritual. Are the killers to be found among her own circle? Is her lover even involved in these gruesome events? Only in her old age do these questions find answers, when a dramatic showdown occurs at the opening of an art exhibition.

January: Appenzeller Toast

for 4 people:

8 slices of toast

8 slices of Appenzeller cheese

8 slices of bacon

2-3 pears

40 g Butter

2 tsp mustard

1. Wash the pears and slice them thinly. Gently warm the butter and mix it with the mustard using a fork. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Celsius.

2. Spread the toast slices with the butter-mustard mixture and top each with a slice of Appenzeller cheese.

3. First, arrange the pear slices on top, then the bacon. Finally, cut the remaining cheese into strips and place them over the bacon.

4. Place the toast on a wire rack lined with parchment paper and bake until golden brown.

February: Wiener Schnitzel with carrot salad

for 4 people:

for the schnitzel

4 veal or pork schnitzels

2 Owner

Salt, flour, breadcrumbs, clarified butter

for the salad

4 large carrots

1 lemon, oil - vegetable oil, sugar

1. Lightly score the edges of the schnitzels and pound them. After pounding, the thickness should be approximately 6 mm. Salt the schnitzels.

2. Beat the eggs with a fork, coat the schnitzel in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, and then coat it in breadcrumbs. Press lightly and gently shake off any excess crumbs.

3. Fry the schnitzel in plenty of hot clarified butter until nicely browned on both sides (approx. 5 minutes per side).

4. Grate the carrots for the salad. Squeeze the lemon. Season the salad with the lemon juice, oil, and sugar.

Dazu passen Pommes Frites.

March: Kaiserschmarrn

for 4 people:

· 10 Eggs, 90 g Sugar

·        80 g Butter

· Icing sugar

1. Separate the eggs. Mix the sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt, slowly adding the sugar mixture, until stiff peaks form.

2. Fold in sifted flour, whipped cream, lemon zest and egg yolks.

3. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Pour in the mixture. Cook the pancake over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Tear it into pieces with two forks and turn over.

4. Finally, dust with powdered sugar.

You'll find the flour and powdered sugar in the compartment above the refrigerator.

May: Wild garlic

Buttered bread with wild garlic

fresh gray or black bread

fresh wild garlic (ramps)

salt and pepper

1. Spread the butter on the bread slices.

and perhaps add a little salt and pepper.

2. Wash the wild garlic leaves, shake them dry and cut them into strips.

3. Spread the wild garlic on the bread

Wild garlic soup

For 4 people:

500g peeled fresh potatoes

1 onion

20 g Butter

1 liter vegetable broth

100g fresh wild garlic

100 ml Stage

100g Fresh cream

1. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in butter. Once translucent, add the diced potatoes and sauté briefly. Add vegetable broth and cook for approximately 15 minutes.

Then add the finely chopped wild garlic and let it simmer for a while.

2. Now purée everything, add the cream, and season with salt and pepper. For decoration, place a spoonful of crème fraîche in the center of the plate.

Enjoy it!

An old Harz proverb says:

“Wild garlic” (Bärlauch) in May saves on medicine all year round”

June: Asparagus with lemongrass

For 4 people:

1 kg white asparagus

2 stalks of lemongrass

50 g Butter

Salt

Zucker

1. Peel the asparagus and place it on aluminum foil. Bruise the lemongrass and place it next to the asparagus. Distribute the butter in small pieces, along with the sugar and salt, over the asparagus.

2. Seal the aluminum foil tightly and place it in a baking dish. Bake in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius for approximately 40 minutes.

3. Scrambled eggs and boiled potatoes go well with this.

July: Spaghetti with tomatoes and olives

For 4 people:

5 ripe tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, 3-4 tbsp olive oil

150g pitted black olives

4 salted anchovy fillets

30 g butter, 1 tbsp capers

400 g Spaghetti

1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optionally grated Parmesan cheese

1. Wash the salt off the anchovy fillets and finely chop the fillets. Sauté them together with the finely chopped or pressed garlic in oil and butter over low heat.

2. Cut a cross in the top of each tomato, pour boiling water over them, and peel them after a while. Then dice the tomatoes and add them to the anchovies along with the halved olives and capers. Season with salt and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.

3. Cook the spaghetti al dente, drain, and place in a preheated bowl. Pour the hot sauce over the spaghetti and sprinkle with parsley. Toss to combine and serve. Optionally, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

August: Zucchini soup

For 4 people:

500 g zucchini, 200 g potatoes

2 shallots, 400ml chicken stock

pepper, salt

1 tsp ground coriander

100 g crème fraîche

1 clove of garlic, 40 g flaked almonds

1. Wash and trim the zucchini. Coarsely grate 150g of it, and cut the rest into approximately 2cm cubes. Wash, peel, and also cut the potatoes into approximately 2cm cubes.

2. Finely chop the shallots. Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a wide pot and sauté the shallots until translucent.

3. Stir in the diced potatoes and zucchini and sauté briefly, then deglaze with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, season with pepper and coriander, cover, and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

4. Purée the soup. Bring back to a boil, stir in the crème fraîche, and season with salt and pepper.

5. Meanwhile, melt the remaining clarified butter in a pan. Press the garlic through a garlic press into the pan and toast the slivered almonds until golden brown. Stir in the grated zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and fry briefly over medium heat.

6. Serve the soup sprinkled with almonds and grated zucchini.

September: Gorgonzola tarte flambée with figs

For 4 people:

1 Flammkuchen dough

200 g shallots, 300 g Gorgonzola

100g crème fraîche, 5 figs (fresh, ripe)

1 tsp brown sugar, a little honey on the tube

1 handful of arugula, 100g Parma ham

a little pepper

1. Peel the shallots and cut them into thin rings. Dice 200g of Gorgonzola and mix with crème fraîche. Rinse the figs and cut them into slices about 1/2 cm thick.

2. Roll out the prepared tarte flambée dough on a greased and floured baking sheet. Spread the Gorgonzola cream over the dough and sprinkle with shallots. Bake in a preheated oven (electric oven: 225°C / fan oven: 200°C) for about 15 minutes. About 5 minutes before the end of the baking time, distribute the figs on the baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Distribute the remaining 100g of Gorgonzola over the figs.

3. Clean, wash, and shake dry the arugula. Remove the tarte flambée from the oven and cut it into 12 large pieces. Spread the honey over the still-warm tarte flambée, top with arugula and prosciutto, and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

October: Harz blueberry and sour cream schnitzel

For 4 people:

4 pork schnitzels

300 g lard

4 teaspoons of green peppercorns from a jar

300g frozen blueberries

100 ml sour cream

120 ml Schierker Feuerstein

40 ml white wine

Spätzle

1. Pound the schnitzel, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour. Now fry the schnitzel in hot lard for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat, baste the schnitzel with the cooking fat, and fry for another minute on each side. Keep the schnitzel warm in the oven.

2. Pour 40 ml of Schierker Feuerstein over the thawed blueberries, adding a little sugar if desired.

3. Cook the spaetzle according to the package instructions.

4. Crush the green peppercorns in the pan drippings. Stir the remaining Schierker Feuerstein and the white wine into the pan drippings. Add the sour cream and bring to a brief boil. Now add the blueberries and stir. Spoon the blueberry sour cream over the schnitzel and serve with the spaetzle.

November: Harz Brocken soup

For 4 people:

500g Mushrooms

250 g minced beef

50 g streaky and smoked bacon

1 large leek stalk, sliced into rings

1 onion

1 liter of meat broth (cubes)

¼ liter of cream

1 EL Mehl

1 EL Kill

50 g butter, 150 g cream cheese

Salt, pepper, nutmeg

Drain the mushrooms, slice them, and sauté them in butter. Add the hot beef broth and bring to a boil. Whisk the flour with the cream and stir it into the boiling soup; simmer for about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the diced bacon in oil in a pan until light brown. Add the leek and the crumbled ground beef, and sauté until light brown as well. Stir everything into the soup, season to taste, and melt the processed cheese into the soup.

December: white mulled wine

"White mulled wine"

For 4 people:

1 bottle of dry white wine

1 organic orange

4 tablespoons of sugar

3 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

50 ml Rum

Wash the orange with warm water, dry it and slice it.

Put the white wine, orange slices, sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a pot and heat (do not boil).

When the wine is hot and the sugar has completely dissolved, remove the cloves, cinnamon and orange slices and stir in the rum.

Schwimmbad Kirchbergtherme

Bad Lauterberg Kirchberg 7-11

Telephone: 49 (0) 5524-859140

The Kirchberg Thermal Baths are a truly special spa and fitness resort in the southern Harz Mountains. Here you'll find a unique combination of healthy exercise and soothing relaxation. Our sauna area, with its light and stone design reflecting the natural beauty of the Harz Mountains, creates a special atmosphere where you can quickly forget the stresses of everyday life. The idyllic sauna garden invites you to linger and enjoy, while afterwards, gazing at the crackling fire in the fireplace lounge, you'll lose track of time.

Swimming pool and sauna Kristall Hot Brod

Altenau; Karl-Reinicke-Weg 35

Telephone: 49 (0) 5328-911570

The Kristall Saunatherme, with its cozy atmosphere, is situated high atop the Glockenberg hill in Altenau and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the interplay of warmth, water, fragrance, and plants; embark on a journey of self-discovery and peacefully experience our bathing and sauna rituals. Escape the stress and hectic pace of everyday life, recharge your batteries, feel renewed energy, and absorb gentle vibrations that contribute to greater balance in your daily routine. Return to nature and natural remedies! The Kristall Saunatherme welcomes bathers both with and without swimwear. Bathe however you like!

Salztal-Paradies swimming pool

Bad Sachsa, Talstraße 28

Telephone: 49 (0) 5523-950902

The Salztal Paradies in Bad Sachsa offers a fascinating water world on 5,000 m² with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna area, 95 m tire slide, current and whitewater channel, wave pool, sports pool, massage pool, steam bath, brine vitality lounge, two children's pools, two giant whirlpools and sunbathing and outdoor lounging lawn.

The spacious sauna area is ideal for relaxing. Five saunas offer a variety of infusions.



Vitamar swimming pool

Bad Lauterberg; Masttal 1

Telephone: 49 (0) 5524-853300

Whether action, adventure or pure relaxation: The VITAMAR in Bad Lauterberg caters to every wish.

In our adventure area with its whitewater channel, wave pool, and several water slides, thrill-seekers will find plenty to enjoy. Even the youngest water lovers can have a great adventure in the children's area with its fun play equipment. And our wellness area with its sauna complex and massage services ensures deep relaxation for guests of all ages.

Harz Hiking Badge

Collect stamps and discover idyllic spots in the Harz Mountains

Hiking in the Harz Mountains is practically impossible these days without encountering the Harz Hiking Badge stamping stations. At a total of 222 popular and lesser-known locations throughout the Harz region, you'll find the sturdy green wooden boxes of the Harz Hiking Badge, filled with the coveted stamps that tourists and locals alike have been feverishly collecting in their hiking booklets since 2006. And the enthusiasm remains undiminished!

The Harz Hiking Badge project thrives on participation.

LET'S GO!

Purchase a stamp booklet (price €2.50). They are available at all participating tourist information offices or at the service office in Blankenburg. This hiking pass does not need to be renewed for each season!

Bronze : 8 Stamp

Those who have collected the first eight stamps can collect their first hiking badge. The badges are available for a small fee.

Silver: 16 hallmarks

Eight more stamps are needed to receive the silver hiking badge. The stamps do not expire; the number is continuously updated.

Gold: 24 stamps

Goal achieved: The hiking badge in gold.

Minigolfplatz

St. Andreasberg; Am Kurpark

Fun for the whole family!

Nestled amidst the mountain scenery of St. Andreasberg, in the spa park on a sunny ridge, our mini-golf course awaits you. Whether with friends or family – mini-golf brings generations together and provides shared moments of success. The course is a lovely destination in both sunshine and cloudy weather; it only closes in heavy rain.

In 1954, Swiss landscape architect Paul Bongni opened the first miniature golf course in the beautiful town of Askona on Lake Maggiore. His idea of playing golf on standardized lanes quickly spread worldwide. Since the early 1960s, classic miniature golf has also been played on 18 Eternit lanes in the spa park of Sankt Andreasberg. A small kiosk with snacks and refreshments, as well as a terrace overlooking the lanes, invite visitors to linger.

High ropes course

Sankt Andreasberg Jordanshöhe 2

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-8154

Only for the brave!

Our high ropes course in Sankt Andreasberg, with over 120 obstacles at different heights, is one of the largest parks in Germany.

Exciting and highly varied exercises await you. There's truly a challenge for everyone here!

Mountain biking in the downhill park

Sankt Andreasberg Matthias-Schmidt-Berg 4

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-265

Here at Matthias-Schmidt-Berg, every cycling enthusiast will find a wide range of trails with varying levels of difficulty: from easy singletracks and freeride trails for beginners and novices to the technically interesting North Shore courses and the challenging downhill sections for experienced riders and professionals.

Bike and rider can quickly and comfortably get back "up" using one of our chairlifts.

Interested in exploring our facility with its approximately 12 km of trails? Then just drop by!

Summer toboggan run

Sankt Andreasberg Matthias-Schmidt-Berg 4

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-265

With a length of 550 meters and a height difference of 130 meters, the summer toboggan run at Matthias-Schmidt-Berg offers a special experience for the whole family, for young and old.

You can easily reach the starting point of the toboggan run – which is also the starting point for attractive hikes in the Harz Mountains – with one of our modern double chairlifts, or you can choose the 20-minute walk across our grounds.

Then, you'll speed down the mountain in special sleds. Thanks to simple controls – a lever allows you to brake and accelerate – you can adjust the speed to your liking. The toboggan run is also ideal for young children, as they can ride in a sled together with an adult.

National Park Exhibition

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-923074

St. Andreasberg Erzäsche 1

Experience the return of wilderness and the Bat Kingdom. The Sankt Andreasberg National Park House is located in the immediate vicinity of the Samson Mine visitor attraction and the spa park. You are warmly invited to discover our exhibition, experience events and guided tours with us, or explore the world of bats in the new Bat Kingdom.

Observatory

St. Andreasberg Clausthaler Straße 11

Telephone: 49 (0)5582-9997436

The Sankt Andreasberg Observatory, also known as the Harz Observatory, is a project of the non-profit association Sternwarte Sankt Andreasberg e. V., founded in 2008. It was opened in August 2014 and is to be developed into the first fully barrier-free observatory in Germany.

Harz Brocken Railway

The Brocken Railway

Experience the legendary Brocken, 1142m high, and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Harz National Park and the fantastic views into the foothills during your journey.

Since July 1992, our guests have once again been able to climb the highest peak in Northern Germany aboard our approximately 700-horsepower steam locomotives. As pure adhesion railways, meaning without cogwheels or similar aids, our steam locomotives accomplish this feat several times a day. The steepest section of the route to the Brocken summit is covered by the train in about 50 minutes from Drei-Annen-Hohne station.

Before you reach Brocken station, which at 1,125 meters above sea level is the highest station of all German adhesion narrow-gauge railways, you'll be treated to a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding national park. Even in winter, a train journey in the snow-covered Upper Harz Mountains is a special experience: deep snow-covered fir forests, snow-swept plateaus, and the clear mountain air on the Brocken invite you to linger and relax.

We wish you an exciting journey!

Tree-top cable car

Harz treetop cable car

Nordhäuser Str 2b

38667 Bad Harzburg

Telephone: 49 (0) 53228777920

Not for the faint of heart!

1000 meter driving distance

6 minutes average travel time

19 masts were erected for this trip.

The Harz Mountains' newest attraction offers a thrilling flight experience: the Flyline, a 1,000-meter descent down the Burgberg mountain, while seated comfortably in a harness attached to a tube system. From the launch tower, breathtaking views unfold, including a direct view of the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz. Soaring through ancient oak and beech trees, the Flyline then descends the Burgberg in a series of switchbacks. Spectacular heights alternate with genuine nature experiences, with the forest seemingly within arm's reach. The views into the Kalte Tal valley, across the Lower Saxony State Forests, through the Harz National Park, and along the Harz treetop walkway provide a diverse and exciting flight experience for all ages.

Trip to the treetop walkway

Bad Harzburg Nordhäuser Straße 2

Telephone: 49 (0) 5322-8777920

Get to know nature and the environment from a different perspective, follow animal tracks, become a detective, observe bats or insects - we are currently developing various experiences for you.

Harzturm Torfhaus

The new tourist destination in the Harz Mountains

ADVENTURES AT A HEIGHT OF 65 M Surrounded by nature and nestled in the Harz Mountains, the 65-meter-high Harz Tower rises above Torfhaus. Whether you climb on foot or take the elevator, a phenomenal panorama of the Brocken mountain and the Harz National Park awaits you at the top. Thrill-seekers can also venture onto the Skywalk, a glass platform at dizzying heights, or take on the "Rasantia" adventure slide.

Restaurants such as the Bavaria Alm and the Wienerwald are also located at Torfhaus.

Excursion to the suspension bridge

Breathtaking thrills at dizzying heights!

Pure adrenaline for the bravest.

Rappbodetalsperre

Open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Exciting attractions for all ages! Harzdrenalin offers the ultimate experiences for teenagers and adults. Whether it's the mega zipline, wall running, giga swing, or Segway tours—there's guaranteed to be something for every active person. Our youngest guests can experience all these attractions in miniature at the playground by the bridge portal, while the grown-ups can take a break on our picnic benches or listen to one of the presentations about the Rappbode Dam given by the "Harzer Urania eV" association.

Trip to the high ropes course in Bad Harzburg

Bad Harzburg In the cold valley

Telephone: 49 (0) 5583-922628

A high-level sensory challenge. Beyond 4 and 10 meters in height, ropes, logs, and wooden beams combine to create a variety of situations where everyone can explore and redefine their personal limits. Mind, heart, and movement are brought into harmony. An experience we have long since distanced ourselves from in everyday life.

Action with the monster scooter

Braunlage, Am Amtsweg 4, valley station of the Wurmberg cable car

Telephone: 49 (0) 1578-3975223

Since 2005, the Monster Roller has been the ultimate downhill thrill on Lower Saxony's highest mountain, the Wurmberg (971 m above sea level): an oversized, knobby-tired scooter with disc brakes guarantees the ultimate adrenaline rush for all ages. After a briefing by our qualified staff in the valley, the Monster Rollers are handed out. Then it's off to the top on the Wurmberg cable car, and after putting on the mandatory helmet, the ride begins, traversing rocks and roots. During the 5-kilometer descent, mostly on natural terrain, you'll cover an elevation difference of 411 meters between the summit and the valley floor. Suitable for children aged 10 and up!

Excursion to Pullman City

Hasselfelde Am Rosentale 1

Telephone: 49 (0) 39459-7310

Come closer and experience the unique Western town in the Harz Mountains. Action-packed Western shows, authentic performances, and a world of adventure await you. Pan for gold on the Yukon River or visit Native Americans in their cabins and learn more about life and culture in the Wild West. With us, your dreams come true.

Excursion to the Devil's Wall

Blankenburg

The entire route is well and informatively signposted and also points out the archaeologically proven settlement of this Harz foothills ridge since the Stone Age. And the views, which our ancestors also enjoyed in earlier times, will fascinate you as well. Even Goethe, who visited these legendary sandstone cliffs in 1784, found them "so remarkably beautiful".

Wildfütterung Rehberger Grabenhaus

Sankt Andreasberg, Rehberger Graben

Telephone: 49 (0) 5582-789

Also includes a restaurant!

Wouldn't you like to observe deer in the wild? Then simply join one of our wildlife feedings.

While you sit in our warm restaurant, you can calmly observe the wild animals through the windows as they stand at the feeding trough and refresh themselves.

Our wildlife feedings have been very popular with young and old for years. Often, our guests can't find a seat in our restaurant. Therefore, we feel compelled to regulate participation in the best interests of our guests.

Skiwiese am Kurhaus 

The slope at the Kurhaus in St. Andreasberg is ideal for sledding and snow tubing.

In St. Andreasberg, sleds with cheerful tobogganers whiz down the valley:

Toboggan run in Teichtal:

From mid-December to the end of March, weather permitting, the toboggan run in the Teichtal valley near the spa resort in Sankt Andreasberg is 300 meters long. The toboggan run is illuminated in the evenings.

If there is not enough snow, the Teichtal valley is additionally prepared with a snowmaking system when temperatures are suitable.

Skiing at Martin-Schmidt-Berg

The Matthias-Schmidt-Berg in St. Andreasberg is THE ski resort for families, beginners and professionals alike in the Upper Harz Mountains:

Slopes of all difficulty levels, 4 lifts for quick mountain transport and a well-structured environment with restaurants, ski rental and ski school, etc.

Two double chairlifts and two drag lifts, as well as a modern lift access system, ensure fast transport without long waiting times for guests.

Wurmberg Ski and Toboggan Center

Lower Saxony's highest mountain offers numerous winter sports opportunities for families, athletes, and those seeking relaxation at altitudes of up to approximately 1,000 meters! Alpine ski slopes, a freestyle area, a toboggan run, a children's and toboggan lift, cross-country ski trails, and winter hiking paths ensure that winter on the Wurmberg can be experienced in all its diversity. The Wurmberg cable car runs directly from Braunlage to the summit in two sections. Since December 2013, a 4-person chairlift (HEXENEXPRESS) has also served the 971-meter-high summit from the Hexenritt (Witches' Ride) trail.

Skigebiet Hahnenklee - Bocksberg

Our nostalgic cable car departs from the spa town of Hahnenklee. Its four-person gondolas comfortably transport tobogganers, pedestrians, and beginner skiers with all their gear (strollers, buggies, sleds, dogs, etc.) to the summit. Skiers and snowboarders can reach the Bocksberg summit most quickly via the chairlift. The chairlift allows four people to easily and quickly access the slopes. Whether you take the cable car or the chairlift, everyone arrives at the top of the Bocksberg right next to each other.

At the top of the hill, just to the left, tobogganers, skiers, and snowboarders enjoy the first runs of the season together on the perfectly groomed Bockchen slope. The magic carpet then quickly and easily transports all guests back to the top. Between runs, you can warm up and refuel in our cozy Bocksberghütte mountain hut right at the summit.

Afterwards, you can continue to enjoy yourself on the beautiful, wide slope or, as a skier or snowboarder, descend to the valley on our family run. Sledders can also enjoy the slope or the winter toboggan run. At the valley station of the chairlift, you'll find the practice slope and lift for beginners. When there's sufficient natural snow, the Roter Bock, Schwarzer Bock (accessible via the long drag lift), and the freestyle slope for advanced skiers are open.

Braunlage Ice Stadium

Braunlage Harzburger Straße 28

Telephone: 49 (0) 5520-2191

The ice stadium in Braunlage is the ideal, weather-independent sports and leisure facility in the heart of the Harz Mountains.

Great fun all year round!

Whether ice skating, curling, ice disco events or ice hockey with the Harz Falcons, here at the ice stadium there are countless opportunities for the whole family!

Enjoy the dining options at the ice rink. The "Falkenhorst" restaurant offers a wide selection of burgers, salads, and drinks with a direct view of the ice surface.