TorfHaus, Harz National Park, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 51° 48.172 E 010° 32.204
32U E 605957 N 5740230
51 41 08.81 10 32 14.11
Waymark Code: WMPWBW
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 10/29/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Harz National Park was not only the first German national park covering territory in more than one German state, but the first national park crossing the former Iron Curtain.

Because of the border that divided Germany from 1961 to 1989, the entire area was off limits to tourists and nature has been virtually undisturbed for half a century, making it the perfect setting for a national park.

Torfhouse (meaning peat house) is the official visitor's center in the Niedersachsen part of the park. It hosts vast exhibitions about the animal- and plant life and the geology of the region. It also is the trail head for several trails across the park.

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At good weather, the highest point of the Harz mountains, the Brocken, can be seen from here. Since it was rainy when we visited, we borrowed this picture from Wikipedia.

Animal Exhibit Trail Head Geology Exhibit

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
9-5 In Winter (November-March) 10-4

Admission Prices:
Free

Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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