Goslar
Germany · Lower SaxonyDE
Place in Lower Saxony, Germany
Goslar is a historic town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the administrative centre of the district of Goslar and is located on the northwestern slopes of the Harz mountain range. The Old Town of Goslar with over 1.500 timber houses and the Mines of Rammelsberg are UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their millennium-long testimony to the history of ore mining and their political importance for the Holy Roman Empire and Hanseatic League. Each year Goslar awards the Kaiserring to an international artist, called the "Nobel Prize" of the art world.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,253
- Coordinates
- 51.904, 10.428
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 260 m
Overview of Goslar
Part of Lower Saxony, Germany, Goslar is a compact city. Some 50,253 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect adventure and nature to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Goslar
Adventure in Goslar
(1)Goslar records Climbing under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Goslar is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Goslar
(1)Our data lists Caves as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Goslar.
Best time to visit Goslar
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Goslar is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Goslar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Goslar known for?
- Goslar is mainly a destination for adventure and nature, set in Lower Saxony, Germany with around 50,253 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Goslar?
- You can plan around Climbing and Caves in Goslar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Goslar?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Goslar located?
- Administratively, Goslar sits in Lower Saxony, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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