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It's a no brainer — a life full of adventure is a life well-lived. So grab your passport, pack your gear and say hello to Westerburg!
Erfurt, 120 kilometres to the south, and Schwerin, found 180 kilometres to the north, are two exceptional cities that are a few hours' drive from Westerburg.
You won't have to be stuck in a car all day to see a bit of nature. Just 35 kilometres out of Westerburg, Harz National Park is a superb place to fill your lungs with fresh air. Even more tranquil surrounds await at Wurmberg, 35 kilometres away.
Make your way 45 kilometres north to Volkswagen Arena to attend a thrilling live game of soccer. Located in Wolfsburg, this arena is the home of the VFL Wolfsburg, so don your green and white and get ready for some fun!
There's nothing quite like racing out of bed and hitting the freshly prepared slopes at Wurmbergschanze. Once you've hit all the runs there, grab your skis and work on your technique at Bocksbergseilbahn.
Thinking of visiting Halberstadt Cathedral and Dom und Domschatz? They're not far from the middle of Aspenstedt, 11 kilometres to the southeast. Alternatively, travel to Schoeningen. It's 15 kilometres to the northeast of Westerburg and well-known for Schoeningen Museum and the Palaon - Research and Experience Centre Schoningen Spears.
Both tourists and locals often make the journey to Wernigerode. This place is 25 kilometres away and not far from Wernigerode Castle, the Buergerpark and Wernigerode Town Hall. If you're planning to stay a while, don't miss Christianental Wildlife Park and Wernigerode Marketplace.
Feeling ready to crunch, munch, gnaw, nibble and guzzle your way through Harz National Park? A world of scrumptious flavours is waiting for you, so change into your stretchiest jeans and bon appétit!
This corner of the world has some unique recipes centred on local ingredients. You'll discover potatoes and cauliflower are two staple elements in many of the meals.
There's always a local recipe or two that you need to cross of the list, and during your stay in Westerburg, harzer lamm in buttermilch (lamb marinated in buttermilk) is among them. Magdeburger bordetopf (lamb and vegetable casserole) is another much-loved dish that isn't to be missed.
We don't think you'll need too much persuading to order some streuselkuchen (crumb cake), a treat that'll make you want to pack your bags and start a new life here.
Don't let any cultural barriers get in the way of a good holiday! Make your adventure to Harz National Park a more enriching one by memorising a few phrases in the local language. 'Entschuldigung!' may be very handy. It translates to 'excuse me'. Another often used phrase is 'Viel Glück!' ('good luck').
Held each year on the 3rd of October, Unity Day occupies an important place in the locals' hearts. It offers a great chance to discover the country's history and kick up your heels while you're at it!
Like all good things in life, your trip to Westerburg must eventually come to an end. When it's time to pack up your belongings, say "Auf Wiedersehen" and spend your leftover holiday allowance on some keepsakes to take home.
When it's time to pack up your suitcase and take off, the nearest terminal, Hannover Airport (HAJ), is 95 kilometres to the northwest.
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