Winter holidays in the Harz Mountains: a snow-covered staircase between the timber-clad holiday homes in Hahnenklee, bathed in sunshine

Winter holidays in the Harz Mountains Winter days in the Upper Harz.

Ski slopes on the Bocksberg, cross-country ski trails and winter walking routes around Hahnenklee. In the evening, you can relax in your own sauna at the holiday home.

Winter holidays in the Harz Mountains at Bocksberg.

It is about 1.1 km’s walk to the valley station of the gondola lift. According to the operator, there are four lifts on the Bocksberg, including a gondola lift and a chairlift.

The slopes are easy, such as the family run and the practice slope. According to the operator, there is a maintenance break until Christmas (as of November 2026). Whether the slopes and toboggan run are open depends on the snow.

Cross-country ski trails and winter walking routes.

The Wiehnbach cross-country ski trail, the Hahnenklee mountain cross-country ski trail and a practice trail in the spa gardens all run around Hahnenklee. There are also cleared winter walking trails and a snowshoe trail.

The Harz Tourism Association provides information on whether cross-country ski trails and winter walking routes are open.

A couple in white bathrobes with a steaming cup of tea on the snow-covered balcony of a holiday home in the Harz Mountains at twilight; symbolic image

Then off to your own sauna.

Each holiday home has its own sauna and a freestanding bath, just for you.

Torchlight walk on Saturday.

According to the tourist information office, a torchlight walk takes place in Hahnenklee every Saturday at 5 pm from November to March (as of November 2026).

Check beforehand.

Our webcam shows you what it looks like in Hahnenklee right now.

With a dog in winter.

Up to two dogs are welcome in 13 of the 14 holiday homes.

Arriving in winter.

Check-in is from 4 pm. You can park in the car park on Birkenweg, no more than 80 metres from the holiday home. It is 15 km to Goslar and 100 km to Hanover.

Good to know.

Is there guaranteed to be snow in Hahnenklee?

No one can say for sure. Our webcam shows what it looks like in Hahnenklee right now.

How far is it to the cable car?

It is about 1.1 km’s walk to the valley station of the cable car at Bocksberg.

Can you hire skis and sledges?

According to the operator, the ski hire shop at the valley station of the cable car lends out skis, snowboards and sledges (as of November 2026).

How much does a holiday home cost in winter?

You can view the total price, including final cleaning and visitor’s tax, for your travel dates under Prices & Offers.

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Terraced holiday homes in Hahnenklee with warmly lit windows during the blue hour, designed visual

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