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Thale is a town in the Harz Mountains in central Germany.
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Since 2000 the building has operated as a furniture store. The 6th floor of the building is used as a museum. It aims to convey through the exhibits, showcases, and information boards an impression of the living conditions in the former East Germany.
Witches′ Dance Floor
There are two fun parks with trampolines, comet, Euro bungees and bumper boats.
Take the cable railway up to the Hexenplatz where you can see views of cliffy rocks, green meadows, wild waters and the "Brocken" mountain and the "Teufelsmauer" (the devil's wall) in the distance.
You can ride down into the valley and decide how fast you will go. This is a unique attraction and runs in all weather conditions. It is the longest in Germany.
Admire the views from the chairlift, and when you reach the top, look for the famous hoof print of princess Brunhilde's legendary horse.
Witches are believed to ride on broomsticks to places of old pagan sacrifices in the Harz Mountains, however it is now one big party and a chance for everyone to dress up as witches and devils.
The market place brings together singers, musicians and dancers from throughout the world.
A massive mountain biking event that takes place every year.
Discover the whole of the Harz on this 97 km walk which starts in Osterrode and ends in Thale. (Website in German.)
There are a number of different biking tours you can take part in. Alternatively you can take the cable car up to the start of the best downhill biking track.
Clear mountain lakes and reservoirs and cold mountain streams give is the ideal surrounding to do spot of fishing. You can do coarse and fly fishing here, where you can catch Trout, Pike, Bream, Carp, and Perch.
Miniature golf course via the cable car.
Large open-air theatre offering a number of different shows from classical, opera and musicals.
Cinema with 96 seats where you can watch a film with popcorn and sweets.
Ideal for a quick snack, serves fast food.
Snack bar serving chips, donner kebabs and burgers.
Fast food
This stylish restaurant offers typical German food. It is possible to enjoy your food on the terrace in the summer months.
The restaurant offers a casual and cozy atmosphere serving well known local food.
Typical German cuisine with a variety of different schnitzels.
Serves regional cuisine with small and larger meals for every appetite.
A warm and inviting restaurant that serves Greek food.
Restaurant serves hearty healthy homemade food using local produce.
This restaurant serves German, Dutch and French cuisine.
Serves local cuisine with the bar stocking a wide variety of spirits and wines. In the summer there is the option to enjoy your meal in the beer garden.
All pitches have a power supply, there is also washing facilities with showers and toilets along with a washing machine.
There are 209 bed spaces and is situated in the Bode valley.
It offers bright rooms and traditional food from the Harz region
The hotel is situated in the Bodetal Nature Park. There are a number of facilities such as a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and country-style bungalows with kitchenettes and satellite TV. The individual bungalows feature wooden furniture, dining area and sofas.
This is a family run hotel that is decorated in the typical Harz style, it offers cosy rooms with a country house atmosphere.
All rooms are fully furnished with satellite TV and private bathrooms. Traditional German cuisine is served in the restaurant or a barbeque can be enjoyed in the summer. If you want to relax there is a sauna, outdoor swimming pool and skittle alley.
The Berghotel Rosstrappe is located on the Rosstrappe cliffs. It provides quiet rooms, a beer garden, and panoramic views of the Harz mountain range.
The 3-star Hoffmanns Gästehaus offers bright, quiet and spacious rooms with wooden floors and stucco ceilings and a view to the garden, the Bodetal valley or toward the city.
A chance to pick up some items at the local flea market.
Weekly market where you can buy fresh, fruit, veg, meat and cheese.
The town square is transformed with Christmas lights and stalls where you can purchase local crafts and food.
A chance to buy a souvenir from the Harz.
By car
Thale is very close to Quedlinburg and Blankenburg and in the north /east of the Harz. Thale is just off the B6, which is a newly built road connecting the East with the West.
By train
By bus
You can take buses to any major cities and places around Harz. The Busbahnhof (main bus station) is near the Hauptbahnhof. The bus service goes via Q Bus. Check for routes and timings
By bike
There are a number of mountain bike paths around Thale to enjoy, it is possible to hire a bike and explore them for yourself.
By taxi
There are a number of taxi companies within the town, you will find more information on the website. Alternatively head towards the train station it will always be possible to get a taxi from there.
Parking
There are car parks just outside the town centre at reasonable prices. For more information check the website.
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