Stolberg: Home of the Harz Mountain
Stolberg is a town located in the southern area of the Harz Mountains in Germany. It offers a romantic atmosphere due to its quaint houses and medieval streets. This place is said to be the twin town of various locations such as North Rhine-Westphalia’s Stolberg, Lower Saxony’s Hardegsen, and South Moravia’s Hodonin since they all look alike.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists who are planning to hike Harz Mountain should book their Stolberg accommodations for April or May. Meanwhile, those who would witness cultural events should make their way to the town in September for the European Town Festival, which showcases delicacies and souvenirs from various cities all over the country.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The 12th-century Schloss Stolberg, which stands on a hill, is a must-see cultural site that serves as the residence of the town’s royal family before they were dispossessed. Another famous landmark is the St. Martin's Church where Martin Luther preached against the Peasants’ Revolution. For accommodation needs, tourists can book their stay at the family-run Hotel Zum Bürgergarten. This lodging is a refurbished historic house that displays country-style wood paintings and carvings. Despite its old-fashioned design, it is equipped with modern facilities such as infrared cabins and Jacuzzi. Another good hotel in the area is Hotelferienanlage Friedrichsbrunn, which is nestled on top of the Harz Mountains. It is most popularly known as a health resort for its various wellness services.