Join us for our annual visit to the wonderful narrow gauge railways which make up the Schmalspurbahnen network in the picturesque Harz Mountains of Germany. Our itinerary allows us to explore at leisure before the Gala begins. This exciting event usually includes a special train with vintage loco and rolling stock, making stops at photographic vantage points which are carefully selected.

Price per person:
Includes all rail travel as specified, the Harz two day gala programme, hotels + breakfasts.
Per person sharing in twin/double room:	£750.00
Single Room Supplement:	£105.00
Deposit for the holiday:	£100.00
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Day 1: Brussels and Aachen
We take the lunchtime Eurostar departure from St. Pancras International station to Brussels and then continue by high speed train to Aachen for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Via Hannover to Wernigerode
We continue our journey east via Hannover arriving in Wernigerode in the late afternoon. We transfer to our top quality hotel, the Weisser Hirsch, located centrally in a prime position on the market square, beneath the castle. Here a very warm welcome awaits us and our stay is on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 3: Discover Wernigerode
Whether you would like to climb up to the castle or simply have a ride on the train, the day is free for you to spend as you wish. Wernigerode is a picturesque place with many medieval, half-timbered houses. There are lots of different places to eat and the town is a joy to explore.

Day 4: Double headed Mallets
After a coach transfer to Quedlinburg we join our train for Wernigerode. This is to be a mixed heritage train hauled by two of the HSB’s Mallets. Wonderful photographic opportunities.

Day 5: Drei Annen Hohne and the Brocken
Today we join our Heritage train to Drei Annen Hohne. After a guided walk along the line to Steinerne Renne, we return to Wernigerode and head out of the town, taking the splendid rail route to the Brocken, reaching 1,141 metres, the highest peak in Northern Germany.

Day 6: Return home
After a leisurely breakfast we take the 0917 regional train back to Hannover, continuing by high speed onto London via Cologne and Brussels. Arrival in London is scheduled for 1903.

If you’re feeling hungry the ICE from Hannover to Köln has a restaurant on board and the train to Brussels has a bistro.

Please note that the details of the Harz Gala program are subject to change.