Hotels in Thale

With its magical history and breath-taking location within a dramatic, wooded gorge, Thale is a serene and secluded village that resides at the heart of the Harz Mountains. The inspiring quality of the stunning scenery has attracted a number of prominent poets and painters over the centuries, and after spending a mere hour in this enchanted place, you’re sure to feel equally as inspired and imaginative. Appease an appetite for authenticity in one of the rustic restaurants in the town centre, immersing yourself in the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by friendly locals.

Rambles upon the River

Thale is home to some of the region’s most beautiful hiking trails; rambles upon the blissful Bode River will afford wanders rushing waterfalls, gorgeous gorges and quaint structures. Begin at a walkway named after Goethe, one of Germany’s most revered poets, before continuing along a gently meandering stream to a quaint stone bridge. The trail continues to deliver on impossible prettiness, all the way up until the tranquil pools of Treseburg, where shuttle buses return wayward wanderers to the village.

Local Legend

Due to its mystical surroundings and secluded spot in the Harz Mountains, Thale used to be a principal place of pagan worship. Scattering reminds or this fruitful past lie in wait around the village, the most notable of which is the Spring of Wisdom, an intricate fountain that depicts the complex relationship between man and nature.

Meals in the Mountains

Authentic and atmospheric like the village itself, Gasthaus Konigsruhe provides guests with a taste of traditional German hospitality. Enjoy the rich and rustically decorated surroundings of the restaurant before sampling signature specialities inspired by the bounteous local surroundings; taste traditional dishes such as steamed herb dumplings and crispy schnitzel for an excellent epicturean experience.(Hirschgrundweg 1, 06502 Thale, Germany)