How much does it cost?

From £1,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,755 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Eurostar and rail travel from London St Pancras in the class of your choice are included, along with the Schwebebahn suspended monorail, the Schlossbahn Road Train, the steam-hauled Brockenbahn, and the narrow-gauge Selketalbahn.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes, an experienced Railtrail Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout.

One night at the Spark by Hilton Hotel in Wuppertal, then five nights at the HKK Hotel in Wernigerode.

There is one departure, in July 2027, priced from £1,299 per person for the Wuppertal-to-Wernigerode tier.

What is not included?

The Eurostar Plus upgrade (£200) and the single traveller supplement (£160) are optional extras.

Railtrail Tours · Escorted tour

Harz Mountains Steam – The Jewel of Germany 2027

Escorted German rail tour riding steam trains through the Harz Mountains

Railtrail Tours operates this 7-day, 6-night escorted tour through Germany's Harz Mountains, starting in Wuppertal and based for five nights at the HKK Hotel in Wernigerode. Travellers reach Wuppertal by Eurostar from London St Pancras before the group rides several named heritage railways: the Schwebebahn suspended monorail across Wuppertal on day 2, the steam-hauled Brockenbahn to the 1,125-meter summit of the Brocken on day 4, and the narrow-gauge Selketalbahn through the Selke Valley to Alexisbad on day 5, which continues into a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg. Day 3 visits the baroque-style Wernigerode Castle, and day 6 is left free to explore Wernigerode's market square and timber-framed streets. A Railtrail Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, with bed, breakfast and most evening meals included. This trip suits travellers who enjoy heritage and steam railways combined with a single-base, fully organized itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

The from-price of £1,299 is for joining the tour in Wuppertal and leaving in Wernigerode; Eurostar and UK rail travel to and from Germany costs more, from £1,499 in Standard Class or £1,849 in First Class.
Railtrail Tours currently lists only one departure for this tour, in July 2027.
Day 6 is a free day in Wernigerode with no organized excursion included.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Wuppertal
London to Wuppertal
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Wuppertal for our overnight stay at the Spark by Hilton Hotel, checking in and enjoying our first evening meal together.
Day 2railovernight: Wernigerode
Schwebebahn to Wernigerode
Journey on the unique 'Schwebebahn' suspended monorail, Wuppertal's landmark dating from the early 1900s, floating above the River Wupper across 20 stations. Rejoin the German rail network to Wernigerode, the capital of the Harz region, checking in to the HKK Hotel for five nights.
Day 3railovernight: Wernigerode
Wernigerode Castle
Board the Schlossbahn Road Train up the hill to Wernigerode Castle, a baroque-style castle. Afternoon at leisure to explore further, stroll the gardens, or discover the cafes of the market square.
Day 4railovernight: Wernigerode
Brockenbahn steam railway
Ride the Brockenbahn, a steam-hauled journey from Wernigerode up to the highest peak of the Harz region. At 1,125m, Brocken Station is the highest narrow-gauge station in Germany, with a breathtaking panorama of the Harz National Park.
Day 5overnight: Wernigerode
Selketalbahn and Quedlinburg
Journey on the narrow-gauge Selketalbahn through the Selke Valley and forests to Alexisbad. Light lunch on return, then a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage medieval town of Quedlinburg and its Collegiate Church.
Day 6overnight: Wernigerode
Free time in Wernigerode
A day at leisure in Wernigerode, the 'Pearl of the Harz', with its market square, picturesque town hall, and timber-framed houses.
Day 7rail
Return to London
Farewell to Wernigerode and Germany, returning by rail to Brussels to join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Schwebebahn, a suspended monorail dating from the early 1900s, carries the group above the River Wupper across 20 stations before the tour rejoins the German rail network to Wernigerode.
Day 3The Schlossbahn Road Train climbs to Wernigerode Castle, a baroque-style castle, with an afternoon to stroll its gardens or the market square cafes.
Day 4The steam-hauled Brockenbahn climbs to Brocken Station at 1,125 meters, the highest narrow-gauge station in Germany, with views over the Harz National Park.
Day 5The narrow-gauge Selketalbahn runs through the Selke Valley and its forests to Alexisbad, followed by a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg and its Collegiate Church.

Included

6 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Germany in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,755 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Eurostar and rail travel from London St Pancras in the class of your choice are included, along with the Schwebebahn suspended monorail, the Schlossbahn Road Train, the steam-hauled Brockenbahn, and the narrow-gauge Selketalbahn.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes, an experienced Railtrail Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout.
Where do you stay?: One night at the Spark by Hilton Hotel in Wuppertal, then five nights at the HKK Hotel in Wernigerode.
When does it depart?: There is one departure, in July 2027, priced from £1,299 per person for the Wuppertal-to-Wernigerode tier.
What is not included?: The Eurostar Plus upgrade (£200) and the single traveller supplement (£160) are optional extras.