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Harzer Hexenbesen Observation Tower

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Harzer Hexenbesen Observation Tower

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  • Location: Ellrich, Landkreis Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany

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    October 5, 2025

    Cycling

    Unfortunately, it won't be finished as of October 2025. The observation tower looks massive, and the view from the top should be fantastic. It looks like you'll have to buy a ticket to climb the tower. You can also drive there and leave your car in the parking lot next to it. You can also get there by bike or on foot.
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    January 6, 2026

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    Starting in 2022, a new tourist attraction, the Harz Witch Kingdom, was developed in Rothesütte on the grounds of the former border company. It opened on October 1, 2025, under …
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    January 25, 2025

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    World's largest witch's broom in the Harz Witch Kingdom

    Welcome to the magical world of the Harz Witch Kingdom: In the northernmost tip of Thuringia, in Rothesütte, a viewing tower …
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    Location: Ellrich, Landkreis Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany

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