Fire, Plague and War: A Self-Guided Wernigerode Tour
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Wernigerode is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, tucked into the northern Harz Mountains. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore cobblestone streets lined with timber-framed houses dating back to the 1400s. You'll hear how the town survived fires, plagues, witch trials, and World War II, and why a local commander was shot for saving it. Starting at a restaurant whose oldest sections date to 1567, you'll wind through Market Square, squeeze through Humility Alley, and pass the smallest house in Wernigerode — once home to two adults, seven children, and a subtenant. Along the way, discover the Crooked House leaning at double the angle of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and hear how Oberst Gustav Petri surrendered the city in 1945 to save civilian lives — and was executed the next day. The tour ends at Wernigerode Castle, 170 metres above the town, with panoramic views over the Harz.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Itinerary
Begin exploring one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, tucked into the northern Harz Mountains. Discover its cobblestone streets lined with timber-framed houses dating back to the 1400s.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Wernigerode Brauhaus. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Germany, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 485 experiences we list in Germany, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Germany, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
