Wernigerode
Known since the early 20th century by the motto "the brightly coloured town by the Harz," Wernigerode sits on the Holtemme river against the northern slopes of the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt. The town centre is walkable and photogenic, with a dense food-and-drink scene, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. Wernigerode also lies along the German Timber-Frame Road.
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- Population34,463
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Wernigerode: quick answers
Where is Wernigerode?
Wernigerode is in Germany, about 25 km16 miles in a straight line from Goslar.
How do you get to Wernigerode?
The nearest airport is Hecklingen (CSO), about 47 min away by road. The nearest train station is Wernigerode Westerntor, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Wernigerode?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C31°F. The wettest month is July, with about 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Wernigerode?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 museums, 38 restaurants, 15 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Wernigerode?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Aschersleben, Sangerhausen and Halberstadt. Wernigerode is listed among the day trips from Berlin and day trips from Hamburg.