Ilsenburg
At the Foot of Brocken
The climatic health resort of Ilsenburg is an ideal starting point for climbing the Brocken for all those who prefer a sporting challenge. The Harzklub e.V. maintains a dense network of hiking trails. The national park municipality with its colourful timber frame houses lies in the Ilse Valley surrounded by dense forests. The little river babbles through the village and can at times get rather torrential. The pleasant climate and numerous lodgings offer excellent conditions for recharging. Fascinating insights into the Romanesque period and monastery life present themselves as soon as you step through the gate of 12th-century Ilsenburg Abbey.
Unique natural treasures await discovery all around this charming Harz village with nature park rangers available to assist. Hiking tours through the Harz National Park start directly in the Ilse Valley. The famous Heinrich Heine Path leads past the Ilse Waterfalls directly to the Brocken. It is regarded as the most romantic ascent, described by the poet during his trip to the Harz. Embark on adventure-filled walks through the Harz National Park! Walking in harmony with nature inspired Goethe and Heine. Ilsenburg even provided inspiration for Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera Hansel and Gretel. And did you know that the topic of sustainability has been shaped in its canonical, ecological, and social dimensions by a forest manager from Ilsenburg? The National Park Centre in the Ilse Valley provides information on guided tours.
Tip:
Ilsenburg Abbey was included in the Top 10 in the category of ‘Kultur pur’ of Harz towns and villages.
Tourist Information Ilsenburg
Marktplatz 1, 38871 Ilsenburg
Tel. +49 39452 19433, www.ilsenburg-tourismus.de
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