First mentioned in the 12th century, Bad Lauterberg is one of the Harz region's oldest mountain towns. The area was well known for mining of industrial metals, such as copper, zinc, iron, and lead, and the region soon became the centre of ore extraction and metallurgy in Germany. During the 19th century, the spas and health benefits of the spring waters were discovered, and in a few short years, the town was transformed into a leading health resort with beautiful gardens where mining activities once took place. Today, Bad Lauterberg is a very attractive town that has expanded its spa industry but still manages to celebrate the mining heritage that put it on the map with a wonderful 'living-min' museum. The area of hills and valleys that surround the town is very popular with walkers and hikers who enjoy the mild climate and fresh, clean air.
Location: On the edge of the Harz National Park
Found at the southern edge of the Oderstausee dam lake and served by two roads, the B27 and the B243, Bad Lauterberg is easily accessed from Nordhausen, 32 kilometres to the south, or Göttingen, and 47 kilometres to the west. Hanover is around 90 kilometres to the north, and is probably where most travellers will fly into with its popular International Airport found on the outskirts of the city. Found stretched along the valley floor, Bad Lauterberg is flanked on its sides by the forested mountains that reach to a height of 700 metres on one side and 460 metres on the other.