In
Wernigerode, there is a wonderful but little-known park that we can wholeheartedly recommend for a family holiday. As is often the case in Germany, the park was established in 2006 as part of a state horticultural exhibition.
There is an admission charge to enter the park, and it has set opening hours. The site is divided into two sections; first, you enter the miniature museum, which houses a collection of various interesting objects from the Harz region. The museum is absolutely brilliant – we were all thrilled, both children and adults alike. The level of detail and the sheer number of miniatures are simply stunning.
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
In the second part of the park, you’ll find plenty of interesting things to see and do, including children’s play areas, a restaurant, suspension bridges, a viewing tower and a mini zoo.
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Wernigerode City Park (Wernigerode Bürgerpark) ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: car park
51.844222, 10.782417. A 1 km walk from Wernigerode Hbf railway station.