Thale is located on the northern edge of the Harz where the gorge exits the mountains and digs a deep ravine between the steep Hexentanzplatz plateau and the Rosstrappe crag. The Wendhusen Abbey makes up the historical city center.  

Thale is a starting point for hikes through the wild and romantic Bode Gorge and the vast forests of the Lower Harz. 

You shouldn’t miss out on taking the funicular railway up to Hexentanzplatz or riding the chairlift up to Rosstrappe. The Walpurgis Hall, Thale Animal Park, Trail of Myths, and a performance at the Harz Mountain Theater are among the many must-see highlights. The annual Walpurgis Festival on April 30th at the Hexentanzplatz always promises a very special experience. Even Goethe was convinced that witches and demons gather here on Walpurgis night and fly together to the Blocksberg (Brocken Mountain) at midnight!

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Thale is the idea home base for visits to the neighboring towns of Quedlinburg, Halberstadt, and Wernigerode, as well as the entire Upper and Lower Harz. 

Recreational Activities

Surrounding Sights and Attractions

• Quedlingburg
• Hexentanzplatz Thale with summer toboggan run, funicular railway, and much more.
• UNESCO Upper Harz Water Management System
• Cabin Museum
• DDR Museum
• Bode Gorge Nature Reserve
• Falkenstein Castle
• Mines
• Caves
• Thale Animal Park

Nearby Cities

• Magdeburg (80 km)
• Leipzig (120 km)
• Hanover (140 km)
• Berlin (220 km)