National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus

Your stepping stone into the wilderness!
The TorfHaus National Park Visitor Center is located directly at the large car park and the Torfhaus bus stop. A visit is worthwhile in any weather and at any time of the year. In a barrier-free and family-friendly exhibition on two floors you will find exciting insights into and views of the Harz National Park and learn how wilderness is becoming reality again here. In the shop you will find a large selection of resin and nature books, hiking maps, souvenirs and much more.

The TorfHaus National Park visitor center is a popular starting point for numerous hiking and adventure tours, such as the popular Goetheweg to the Brocken or the Moorstieg over the Große Torfhausmoor.

Regular: April – October: daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m

November - March: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
closed on Mondays (except public holidays).

closed on December 24th

Admission is free.

Arrival and accessibility
The TorfHaus National Park Visitor Center can be reached by car and public transport. It is barrier-free and has a disabled toilet.
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Torfhaus is one of the hotspots in the Harz region: the starting point for many hikes, school hothouses, the visitor center of the Harz National Park, large parking lot, Brockenblick, a shop for outdoor equipment, restaurant "Bavaria Alm" etc.

The National Park Visitor Center TorfHaus is located directly at the large car park and the Torfhaus bus stop. A visit is worthwhile in all weathers and in all seasons. On two floors you will find a barrier-free and family-friendly exhibition with exciting insights and views of the Harz National Park and learn how the wilderness is becoming a reality again here. In the shop you will find a large selection of resin and nature books, hiking maps, souvenirs and much more.