Walkenried - Walkenried

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Walkenried
federal stateLower Saxony
Residents
4.370 (2019)
height
275 m
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Walkenried

The climatic health resort Walkenried is located on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, surrounded by greenery. There are opportunities for excursions both in the Harz region and in the neighboring region Eichsfeld.

Map of Walkenried

background

The combined municipality of Walkenried consists of the municipalities of Walkenried, Again and Concern. The administrative seat is in the monastery town of Walkenried.

getting there

By plane

The Hanover AirportWebsite of this institutionHannover Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHannover Airport in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHannover Airport (Q170169) in the Wikidata database(IATA: HAJ) is the closest international airport.

By train

Point of reference of the 1 RB 80 on the Göttingen - Northeim - Nordhausen route

By bus

Regional connections

2 Bus stop the bus routes No. 470 from Braunlage via Hohegeiß, Zorge, Wieda and Walkenried Bad Sachsa and No. 472 of Again via Walkenried to Bad Sachsa.

In the street

1 A38: From the southeast: From the federal autobahn 38, exit towards B243, follow it, turn right onto L2062, follow it, turn right onto L2067, follow it, turn left onto K15 and follow it to the center of Walkenried.

2 A7 : From the west: From the Autobahn 7 Exit 72 (Göttingen-Nord) follow the B27 to Bad Lauterberg im Harz, continue on the B243 to the exit towards L604, follow it, turn right onto L601 and follow it to the center of Walkenried.

By bicycle

The Green Band Germany runs from the L603 through Bahnhofstrasse to Wiedigshofer Strasse Iron Curtain Europe Cycle RouteWebsite of this institutionEuropa-Radweg Iron Curtain in the encyclopedia WikipediaIron Curtain Europe Cycle Route in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryIron Curtain Europe Cycle Route (Q1289628) in the Wikidata database runs along the southern outskirts of Walkenried.

mobility

  • 3  Cichowski Siegfried minibus operation, Vor der Aue 4, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 307. Bus rental.last change: Nov. 2018

Tourist Attractions

  • 3  Cistercian monastery and museum, Steinweg 4a. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 9599 064, Fax: 49 (0)5525 9599066, Email: . Cistercian monastery and museum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaCistercian monastery and museum in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCistercian Monastery and Museum (Q428395) in the Wikidata database.The monastery was founded between 1127 and 1129. In the museum you can learn a lot about the history of the monastery (see below). Since 2010, the entire system has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Harz Water Management.Open: Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm (closed on Mondays except public holidays).Price: An audio guide is included in the entrance fee.

activities

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Bathing in the so-called "Priorteich":

  • 4  Priortich. Priorteich in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPriorteich in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPriorteich (Q2110874) in the Wikidata database.The now idyllic little lake is said to have been created as a fish pond by the monks of the monastery in the Middle Ages.Open: May - August daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last admission.Price: admission.

Hiking to Blumenberg nature reserve at Sachsenstein:

  • 5  Sachsenstein. The gypsum cliffs and the dwarf holes are worth seeing.

Events in the leisure center:

shop

  • 1  NORMA branch, Zorger Str. 5, 37445 Walkenried, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)911 23734733. Discount stores, see website for offers.Open: Mon-Sat 8:00 am-8:00pm.last change: Nov. 2018
  • 2  Kopp Bakery, Harzstrasse 9, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49 (0)55259599199. Branch of a bakery trade.Open: Mo-Fr 7: 00-18: 00, Sa 7: 00-13: 00, Su 7: 30-10: 30.last change: Nov. 2018

kitchen

  • 1  KlosterCafé in the Cistercian Museum, Steinweg 4 A, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49(0)5525 209879. Culinary tours in the monastery (Leadership for body and soul, with monastery dinner, May - September, and Guided tour by candlelight, with Harzer Knisteressen, September - May, can be booked (only by appointment).Open: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • 2  La Locanda, Pfarrpl. 4, 37445 Walkenried, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 999675. Pizzeria.Open: Tue-Sun 5:30 pm-10:00pm; So also 11: 30-14: 00.last change: Nov. 2018
  • 3  The monastery courtyard, Pfarrpl. 7, 37445 Walkenried, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 8234951, Email: . Japanese restaurant.Open: Wed-Mon 15: 00-21: 00.last change: Nov. 2018
  • 4  Restaurant KIWI, Ellricher Str. 7, 37445 Walkenried (The KIWI restaurant is located directly on the grounds of the KNAUS camping park.). Tel.: 49 (0)5525 1562. Croatian & international dishes.Open: Mon-Sun 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.last change: Nov. 2018
  • Gourmet restaurant "Wolke 7" in the Klosterhotel Walkenried (cloud 7), Bahnhofstrasse 1 (directly at the old monastery gate / town center). Tel.: 49 (0)55251316, Email: . German restaurant with fine German and international cuisine. Artisan cooked, without additives, with regional ingredients. Themed dinners and family celebrations.Open: Thu - SunPrice: €.last change: Nov. 2018

nightlife

accommodation

health

  • 1  Miss Dr. med. Friedlind Klatt, Bahnhofstrasse 21, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 448. General practitioner.Open: Mon-Fri 7: 00-10: 00; Tue and Thu 3: 00-5: 30 pm.last change: Nov. 2018
  • 2  Rolf brocades, Harzstrasse 8, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 96770, Fax: 49 (0)5525 967717. Specialist in general medicine, chiropractic, basic psychosomatic care.Open: Mo 7: 30–11: 00, 3: 30–6: 00, Tu 7: 30–11: 00, 5: 00–6: 00, Wed 8: 00–11: 00, Thu 7: 30– 11:00, 17: 00-19: 00, Fri 7: 30-11: 00.last change: Nov. 2018
  • 3  Dr. Barbara Gerecke, Turmstrasse 4, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 959506. last change: Nov. 2018
  • 4  Südharz pharmacy, Harzstrasse 3, 37445 Walkenried. Tel.: 49 (0)5525 387, Email: . A wide range of health-related services.Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8: 00-13: 00 and 15: 00-18: 00; Wed 8: 00-13: 00; Sa 8: 00-12: 00.last change: Nov. 2018

Practical advice

trips

  • in the Hochharz after Braunlage. Those who can walk well can do their own thing from here Brocken hike start.

literature

  • Nicolaus Heutger "Walkenried Monastery: Past and Present"

Web links

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