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
Goslar is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Lower Saxony, Germany. About 50,253 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Goslar
Adventure in Goslar
(1)Looking for adventure? Goslar has Climbing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Goslar's own activity tags.
Nature in Goslar
(1)Nature lovers get Caves. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Goslar. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Goslar
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Goslar pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Europe/Berlin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Goslar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Goslar known for?
- Travellers associate Goslar with adventure and nature. It sits in Lower Saxony, Germany and counts about 50,253 residents.
- What can you do in Goslar?
- Goslar is tagged with Climbing and Caves, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Goslar?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Goslar located?
- Goslar belongs to Lower Saxony, Germany, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Personal notes
Loading…