Top Rated Attractions in Bad Sachsa

Declared as a world heritage site in the year 2010 by UNESCO, the Weltkulturerbe Rammelsberg Museum & Besucherbergwerk is a must-visit for all tourists, especially those interested in natural sciences. The museum is divided into four sections, with each section being dedicated to a special theme. You will get to see rare exhibits on geology and mineralogy, apart from some amazing artworks. There is also a separate space for shifting exhibits that is very interesting to see. You can choose to take a trip to the underground mine and check out the mining process first hand. There are guided tours available through its hours; but, visitors can also take a self-guided audio tour to explore at their own pace.

Located in the heart of Herzberg am Harz, the Evangelische Lutheran Nicolai-Kirche is one of the most popular churches in the city. Other than the regular church services, the Evangelische Lutheran Nicolai-Kirche also holds various cultural events such as concerts and more. A lot of locally established artists have graced the church with their vocals and presence. The Evangelische Lutheran Nicolai-Kirche is an essential part to the cultural scene of Herzberg am Harz. For further details, do call them.

Kirche Zur Himmelspforte was established in the early 18th Century. This historical church is majorly built in wood and is open to public visitation. Regular services and prayers are held in the church.

Counted as one of the oldest places of worship of Osterode, St.Jacobi-Schloßkirche Osterode traces its origins back to the 12th Century. The church site was originally occupied by a small chapel. A Cistercian nunnery was set up in the year 1233. Abandoned in the 16th Century, the monastery was converted into a castle by Duke Ernst III. The castle church was completed in the year 1752 and the present structure dates back to the same period. Noted elements include a 16th-century Moses epitaph, a 12th-century baptismal font and some 17th-century inscriptions. Boasting of an elaborate 19th-century organ, St.Jacobi-Schloßkirche Osterode features a thriving chamber music program and has welcomed several classical musicians in the past.

The historic mine, Samson Pit in the Upper Harz region of central Germany has one of the oldest functioning man engines in world. Installed in 1837, the engine is driven by water power of the Rehberg Ditch. The engine consists of a large water wheel of 12 meters (39 feet) which drove the engine. In 1987 the American Society of Mechanical Engineers placed Samson Pit on the list of internationally historic engineering monuments. The mine rose to fame during the 18th-century due to its finds of rare and exotic minerals such as pyrargyrite, dyscrasite, various forms of calcite crystals and the very rare mineral, samsonite after which the pit is named.

Liebfrauenkirche is a historic church built in 1889 in the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. It is affiliated to the Ursulinenkloster (Ursuline Convent) and is famous for its extraordinary architecture. Richard Herzig, a diocesan architect, designed the magnificent church building with two tall turrets flanking the main entrance. The interiors have artworks and sculptures in the Gothic Revival style, a beautiful statue of Madonna with Jesus, and a splendid organ with 14 registers. A sense of tranquility pervades through the resplendent silver and white nave, which features beautiful carvings. You can attend religious services as well as music and art events here.