Fir (resin) - Tanne (Harz)

Fir (resin) is a district of the city Upper Harz on the Brocken in the Eastern Harz. The place is in the valley of the Warmen Bode Harz Nature Park and is officially recognized as a resort.

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federal stateSaxony-Anhalt
Residentsaround 500
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Tourist info 49 39455-375
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Coat of arms of fir

Harzer Rotes Höhenvieh and dark spruce forests are landmarks of the traditional Tanne resort.

The development from a smelting and mining location to a health resort and recreation area spanned a period of over 660 years. The place owes its origin to the former Tanner Hut, an ironworks and iron foundry that was located here from 1355 to 1965.

From the end of the 19th century, the place was increasingly discovered by summer visitors and those seeking relaxation. After the First World War, Tanne developed into a much-visited climatic health resort and has been one since 2000 state-approved resort.

The Breeding of the Harzer Rotes Höhenviehs, a breed of cattle that is now threatened with extinction, has always played an important role in Tanne. In 1995 the herdbook was officially resumed. In the meantime, over 500 animals of this breed specially bred for the Harz are grazing on the mountain meadows in the region.

getting there

Map of Tanne (Harz)

By train

The Harz narrow-gauge railways have a train station in the village, only 2 km away from Tanne Concern. The closest train stations with long-distance connections are Bad Harzburg (30km), Wernigerode (25km) and Nordhausen (35km).

By bus

Tanne is integrated into the network of the Harzer Verkehrsbetriebe with two bus routes. There are good bus connections to Wernigerode, Benneckenstein and Braunlage.

  • Line 265 Wernigerode-Elbingerode-Königshütte-Tanne-Sorge-Benneckenstein
  • Line 262 Benneckenstein-Tanne-Sorge-Braunlage

In the street

The B242 federal road, also known as the Harz High Road, runs through the village. It connects Tanne with Mansfeld in the east and Seesen in the west.

There is a connection to Benneckenstein and Königshütte via the L98 road.

By bicycle

The Upper Harz bike and hiking trail was laid out on a former railway line. It connects Tanne with Braunlage and Königshütte

On foot

Tanne is part of a dense network of regional and national hiking trails, e.g. Harzer Grenzweg and Harzer-Hexen-Stieg. And easy to reach from all directions within a half-day hike.

Tourist Attractions

Historical buildings

  • 1  Baroque village church, Kirchberg, 38875 Fir. The church was built between 1693 and 1698. The winged altar, the organ and the pulpit are worth seeing.

museum

The church was built in the baroque style between 1693 and 1698.
  • 2  Home parlor, Bodetalstrasse 33, 38875 Tanne. Tel.: 49 39457-40834. Museum (approx. 150m²) on regional history, with a collection of cast iron stoves and outdoor area.Open: On request by phone.

Historic park

  • 3  Kurpark and fairground. Former botanical garden with an area of ​​around 2 hectares.

Supraregional attraction

The rock garden in the spa park in Tanne with over 30 different types of plants.
  • 4  Brockenbauer, Schierker Weg 13, 38875 Tanne. Tel.: 49 39457 3312, Email: . Show farm (Harzer Rotes Höhenvieh) with farm shop, steak house and farm café.Open: Mon - Thu 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fri 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monuments

  • 5  Shepherds Monument. The memorial was created in 1958 as thanks and recognition for the often arduous work of the herdsmen in the Harz Mountains.last change: Feb. 2021
  • 6  Foundry memorial. The memorial in the form of a stele was erected in 2009 in memory of the Tanner Hut made of Thüster limestone.

Natural monuments

  • 1  Herzoglinde. The tree was built in 1913 as a reminder of Duke Ernst August III's accession to the throne. planted by Braunschweig.
    The historic entrance signs have been extensively restored in recent years.

activities

hike

The summit cross on the Kapitelsberg, with a view of the Brocken.

The Network of hiking trails covers around 90 kilometers. The hiking trails lead to the surrounding villages and are signposted and maintained by the Harz Club branch association Tanne.

  • 1  Chapter Mountain. (Viewpoint, 528 m above sea level) with mountain cross and cast-iron direction clock (orientation table).last change: May 2020
  • Harzer Höhenvieh trail. A thematic circular hiking trail with numerous information boards, length 7.5 km.last change: Feb. 2021
  • Nature and forest educational trail. The circular hiking trail (approx. 4.5 km) with educational boards provides information about the life and work of foresters in the 18th century.last change: Feb. 2021

Winter sports

Nordic skiing

The network of trails around Tanne is around 35 kilometers long. The trails have different levels of difficulty and are suitable for small rounds around the town or day trips into the wider area.

1 Central trail entrance

  • Ski hiking trail to misery and almond wood, length: 16 km.

Sledding

There is a small one near the entrance to the cross-country ski trail Toboggan run to disposal.

Winter hiking

There are several cleared areas around fir Winter hiking trails.

Regular events

  • The Tanner ski carnival has been held since 1976 on a weekend in January or February (depending on snow conditions) on the ski slope.
  • The Cow ball, the festival with cattle drives around the Harzer Rote Höhenvieh is always held on the Sunday before Ascension Day.
  • Tanner football tournament (in July)
  • Tanner volleyball tournament (in August)
  • Torchlight walks (in December and February)
  • The Tanner Forest Christmas (December 24th) has been taking place in a forest clearing since 1961.

shop

There is a small one in Tanne Organic farm shop with self-made products as well as selected regional foods.

The closest supermarkets are in Benneckenstein (4km), where there is also a post office, a savings bank, a pharmacy, etc.

kitchen

Cafes

  • 1  Ice witch, Bodetalstrasse 38, 38875 Tanne. Tel.: 49 39457-98774, Email: . Ice cream from our own production and cake specialties.Features: cafe, ice cream, cake.

Restaurants and snack bars

  • 2  "Tannenzapfen" restaurant, Schierker Weg 16, 38875 Tanne. Tel.: 49 39457-40808. Home cooking, game dishes, Harz specialties.Open: Mon-Fri 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sat & Sun 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • 3  Steakhouse & courtyard café "Brockenbauer", Schierker Weg 13, 38875 Tanne. Homemade Harz specialties from the Harz Red Höhenvieh and angler saddle pig.Open: Warm meals: Mon - Thu & Sun 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
  • 4  "Mc Gregor" snack bar, Bodetalstrasse 42, 38875 Tanne. Open: Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.last change: May 2020

accommodation

You have the choice between comfortable hotels, cozy guesthouses, holiday homes and holiday apartments.

Hotels

pensions

  • 3  Pension "Zur Tanne", Schierker Weg 7, 38875 Tanne. Tel.: 49 39457-3134. Tasteful and standard-compliant double and single rooms (each as a combined living room / bedroom with built-in wet room).Feature: pension.last change: May 2020

Holiday homes / apartments

health

The climate of Tanne has all the advantages of one low-stimulus low mountain range and offers multiple opportunities for recreation.

Medical care takes care of that Harz Medical Center - Upper Harz Medical Center in Elbingerode (12km), Brockenstrasse 1, 38875 Oberharz am Brocken, OT Elbingerode, Tel .: 49 39454-82100

Practical advice

  • Tourist tax - € 2.50 per person per night; Children up to 16 years are free.
  • Hatix - The Harzer Urlaub-Ticket enables free travel on all public bus and tram lines in the Harz district as well as on selected lines in the Mansfeld-Südharz district and on selected lines in the Lower Saxony districts of Goslar and Göttingen (Altkreis Osterode).
  • Postal code: 38875, Germany-wide landline code: 039457

trips

From Tanne there is an almost inexhaustible range of developed hiking trails and lonely, natural paths.

Tanne offers a varied environment and the central location makes the place an ideal starting point for hiking tours.

Why don't you join one guided hike or explore the Harz on your own.

From the place you can reach all the famous sights of the Harz within a few minutes by car.

  • Rübeland (15 km) with the famous stalactite caves Hermanns and Baumannshöhle.
  • Wernigerode (25 km) with the old town, town hall and the famous castle.
  • Goslar (50 km) with the UNESCO World Heritage Rammelsberg mine and half-timbered old town and the Kaiserpfalz.
  • Clausthal-Zellerfeld (35 km) with the Upper Harz water shelf and mining museums

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