Osterode am Harz

Osterode am Harz (or just Osterode) is a small town in the Lower Saxony land in Germany. It is the administrative center of Osterode district. The town of Osterode am Harz is located near the Harz Mountains and has the population of about 25,000 people. The river Söse flown through the town and serves as the key element in the exporting of drinking water in different districts of Germany. Osterode am Harz has excellent transportation system such as the B243 federal highway. Despite not having developed industries it can boast of several educational institutions like Tilman-Riemenschneider-Gymnasium.

As many German towns and cities Osterode am Harz is an old settlement. Due to its long history it managed to save many historical monuments and popular sights. The most well-known attractions of Osterode am Harz include many religious buildings and medieval structures. In the town preserved the original old Altes Rathaus Town Hall. Among the other sights is the Kornmarkt or corn market and several churches. The most famous churches of Osterode am Harz are St Aegidien church and St Jacobi church. There are also remained the ruins of several castles and the existing one Lichtenstein Castle. You can also visit Museum im Ritterhaus of Osterode am Harz to explore the exhibitions and the history of the town.

Despite its small size Osterode am Harz has several most luxurious hotels of Osterode am Harz district. There are located the 5-star Romantischer Winkel Spa & Wellness Resort and Vital Resort Mühl and many other hotels, private homes and holiday houses. Here you will get the full range of recreational services to your own taste. There you can also enjoy the beautiful nature of the region as well as to do active sports as hiking. In Osterode am Harz starts the 100km hiking trail that leads to Thale situated on the river Bode.