Family Hotel Harz: Family Vacations with Children
A Relaxing Vacation in the Harz Mountains with Kids
Finally having time for each other again, for shared activities, and for relaxation: that’s why families with children are drawn to vacationing in the Harz Mountains. This low mountain range is one of the most beautiful destinations for families who want to combine nature and adventure. With its lush forests, crystal-clear streams, and numerous recreational activities, the Harz Mountains offer unforgettable experiences for children and adults alike. Whether it’s hiking, mountain biking, or swimming in a cool reservoir—at our family resort in the Harz Mountains, there’s something fun for every family member. There’s also plenty to discover culturally, from castles and palaces to museums and local history museums. A vacation in the Harz Mountains with children is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
When you stay at the Panoramic Family Hotel, you can look forward to, among other things:
- Overnight stays in large family rooms (up to 12 people) with a separate children’s room and kitchen
- Swimming pool with a lazy river, children’s pool with a slide and a waterfall
- Sauna area with two Finnish saunas and a steam room
- Massages & Beauty Treatments
- Hotel-owned playground
- Kids’ Club, creative activities, and much more
The all-inclusive package at our family-friendly Harz hotel is sure to delight guests of all ages! And thanks to our professional childcare services, parents can enjoy a few hours of peace and quiet at the family-friendly hotel during their family vacation. It’s also ideal for a short getaway with the kids in the Harz National Park!
Family-Friendly Activities
All-Inclusive Deals
Save up to 42%
Children under 6 travel for free!
€204 / 3 nights
One Free Night
for Half Board Plus or All-Inclusive packages.
Children under 6 travel for free!
€96.00 per night
Vacations for Singles with Children
All-Inclusive
Children under 6 travel free!
€300 / 3 nights
Family vacations with certified quality!
Your benefits at a glance:
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Certified Family-Friendly: Our hotel meets uniform, state-wide quality criteria for family-friendly accommodations.
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Child-friendly amenities: The needs of families with children are at the heart of how we equip and design our facilities.
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Family-Friendly Service: We are committed to ensuring a pleasant stay for guests of all ages.
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Independently Verified Quality: The seal is awarded only to businesses that meet the required criteria during an on-site inspection.
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More guidance when planning your vacation: You’ll see even before you book that our hotel is geared toward family vacations.
Our goal: A relaxing family vacation where children feel comfortable and parents can enjoy their time off, too.
5% off with the booking code Panoramic
Family Room
Separate children's bedroom
Economy, Comfort, and Superior categories
€60 per night
Meals
for two accompanying children under 8 years of age
Breakfast, Half Board Plus, All-Inclusive
Swimming Pool
Lazy river, waterfall, whirlpool loungers
separate children’s pool
Family Hotel Harz: Child-Friendly Amenities
Your relaxing vacation begins with our spacious apartments and superior family hotel rooms, which offer plenty of room for the whole family. Child-friendly amenities are a given at our family hotel. We have an extensive selection of children’s and family amenities available for you. These are available to our young guests for a small fee. Please specify the children’s items you’d like when you make your reservation. That way, you can fully enjoy your well-deserved family vacation with your baby and toddler. (While supplies last and by advance reservation)
- Baby Monitors and Night Lights for the Nursery
- Travel Cribs for Babies with Bedding
- Changing Pads
- Diaper pail
- Baby Bathtubs
- Potty chairs or toilet seats
- Shoe bench for a sink
- Bottle Warmer
- Strollers
- High Chairs for Children
- Safety rails for beds
Enjoy a relaxing stay at your family-run lodging in the Harz Mountains!
Panoramic Hotel – Family Vacations in the Harz Mountains with Childcare
Our mascot, Benny, warmly welcomes you to the Biber Club!
It doesn’t always have to be Mallorca or Gran Canaria: We’re so glad you’re spending your family vacation with us in the Harz Mountains! Our family-friendly hotel in the beautiful town of Bad Lauterberg offers guests of all ages a child-friendly environment and staff who are great with kids. At our family hotel, you’ll find a wide variety of activities for adults and children, including:
Swimming pool, children’s playground on the property, mini-golf course*, trampoline*, table tennis room, game room, billiards, foosball, caring childcare at the “Biber Kids’ Club” for children ages 3 and up, arts and crafts studio, face painting, kids’ disco*, magic show*, puppet show*, marshmallows by the campfire*, torchlight and lantern walks*, indoor play in the playroom regardless of the weather, games and books available for checkout (at the front desk), babysitting (some services for a fee and by advance reservation). Enjoy a wonderful family vacation in the Harz Mountains!
>> Learn more about the Beaver Club and the activities program here
* depending on the season
Meals: Breakfast, Half Board Plus, and All-Inclusive
- Select your preferred meal plan, and your children under 6 traveling with you will receive the same meal plan at no extra charge!
- The jars of baby food are also free as part of your meal plan.
- Supervised lunch for the young guests, provided by a staff member of the Biber Club.
Child-Friendly Hotel: A Stress-Free Vacation in the Harz Mountains with Kids
Enjoy a stress-free family vacation in the Harz Mountains ina trulyrelaxing atmosphere, with a trip length tailored to your needs! The Harz Mountains offer a diverse landscape and unspoiled nature. Plenty of adventures await families in the Harz National Park. Thanks to its central location in the heart of Germany, this popular vacation region is a favorite destination. Our home in Bad Lauterberg is quick and easy to reach from all directions by car or public transportation. The short travel time makes it ideal for family trips. Our spacious family rooms offer plenty of room for parents and children.
Thanks to our professional childcare, your children can also play and run around to their heart’s content right here at the hotel. The little ones can make lots of new friends during their vacation. And parents on vacation with children in the Harz Mountains can take the time to explore the magnificent landscape on their own. The vast meadows and deep forests, bizarre rock cliffs, and wild gorges offer ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Or take a trip to one of the picturesque towns in the region, such as Braunlage, Goslar, Wernigerode, or Quedlinburg. Why travel far away when the best things are often so close by? Wonderful, relaxing days in one of Germany’s most beautiful low mountain ranges await you! Staying in the Harz Mountains with kids has never been easier than here!
What does the perfect day on a family vacation in the Harz Mountains look like? Our kid-friendly hotel is definitely the right place for a relaxing vacation! We have a few tips for dads, moms, and the kids! The best way to start your day is with a delicious Harz breakfast—served in your room or in the hotel restaurant, depending on your reservation. After that, a wide variety of exciting destinations and activities await our guests.
A Short Vacation with Kids in the Harz Mountains
Our hotel is also a popular choice for short getaways with children in the Harz Mountains. Even over a weekend, there’s plenty to discover in the region. We’ll show you how to make the most of your time: The following tips will give you a closer look at the world, nature, and culture of the Harz Mountains!
Among the most popular destinations are, of course, the Harz Mountains: Take the steam train up to the Brocken, or ride the cable car up to the Wurmberg. You can also enjoy a wonderful hike up both peaks. All around our hotel, you’ll find well-marked hiking and biking trails. If your kids are already teenagers, they can also try out the action-packed mountain bike trails in the Harz Mountains. Towns like Braunlage, Wernigerode, Quedlinburg, and Goslar are perfect for strolling and shopping. And in winter, you’ll find ideal conditions for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and sledding throughout the Harz Mountains! Parents and children alike are sure to have a great time during their stay!
Interesting Attractions for Kids on a Vacation in the Harz Mountains
The Harz region is shared by the German states of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. In addition to the stunning natural scenery, there are many other sights and places to visit here that are interesting for children. You should definitely visit at least some of these tourist attractions during your stay at our family hotel:
- Harz Tree-Top Trail
- Bad Harzburg Fairy Tale Forest
- Krodoland
- Pullman City, the Western-Themed Town
- Hexentanzplatz Zoo in Thale
- Salztal Paradise in Bad Sachsa
- High Ropes Course in Sankt Andreasberg
- Iberg Stalactite Cave
- Ilsenburg Climbing Park
- Goslar Tin Figure Museum
- Wernigerode Castle
- Robinson Playground in Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- Wernigerode Miniature Park
- Ride on the Harz Narrow-Gauge Railroads
- Falkenstein Castle
- Tree Species Trail near Herzberg am Harz
- Ice Skating Fun at the Schierker Feuerstein Arena
- Märchental in Bad Grund
In addition, there is, of course, a wide selection of playgrounds in the Harz Mountains that you should definitely visit with your little ones.
Swimming Fun for Dad, Mom, and Kids
Many of these destinations are a great choice even when it rains. For water lovers of all ages, we also recommend a visit to one of the many thermal baths in the Harz Mountains. Here, the kids can let off steam, swim, and slide down the water slides in the recreational pool. Meanwhile, parents can relax in the sauna area:
- VITAMAR Bad Lauterberg (just a few minutes’ walk from the Hotel Panoramic)
- Kirchberg Thermal Baths, Bad Lauterberg
- Bad Harzburg Salt Spa
- Bodetal Therme in Thale
- Kyffhäuser Thermal Baths in Bad Frankenhausen
- Kristall-Therme Heißer Brocken, Altenau
Swimming Pool and Wellness Area at the Hotel Panoramic
Of course, after an eventful day out, you can also wind down in our hotel’s wellness area. Let us pamper you from head to toe! Meanwhile, the kids can swim and play in the indoor pool. In the evening, the whole family can enjoy a meal at one of our restaurants—either buffet-style or à la carte, depending on your preference. And before bedtime, Mom and Dad can treat themselves to a delicious cocktail at the bar! That’s what a perfect family vacation in the Harz Mountains looks like!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Vacations in the Harz Mountains
Wo ist es im Harz am schönsten mit Kindern?
Der Harz hat für Familien mit Kindern viele Highlights zu bieten. Besonders beliebt sind der Baumwipfelpfad in Bad Harzburg, eine Fahrt mit der Brockenbahn, der Tierpark auf dem Hexentanzplatz in Thale sowie der Bocksberg in Hahnenklee mit Sommerrodelbahn, Spielplätzen und Bikepark. Auch der Wurmberg und die Besucherzentren des Nationalparks bieten spannende Naturerlebnisse für Groß und Klein.
Gibt es familienfreundliche Hotels oder Ferienwohnungen im Harz?
Ja, das Hotel Panoramic in Bad Lauterberg ist besonders empfehlenswert. Als Aparthotel bietet es großzügige Appartements mit separaten Schlafräumen, die sich ideal für Familien mit Kindern eignen. Neben viel Platz zum Wohnen und Kochen erwartet die Gäste ein eigenes Schwimmbad mit Kinderbereich, ein Animations- und Betreuungsprogramm im „Biber-Club“ sowie zahlreiche Freizeitmöglichkeiten direkt vor Ort. Damit kombiniert das Panoramic die Vorteile einer Ferienwohnung mit dem Service eines Hotels und ist somit perfekt für einen entspannten Familienurlaub im Harz.
Was kann man im Harz bei schlechtem Wetter mit Kindern unternehmen?
Auch bei Regen oder kühlem Wetter hat der Harz für Familien viel zu bieten. Beliebt sind Besuche in Tropfsteinhöhlen wie der Baumannshöhle oder der Hermannshöhle, die unabhängig vom Wetter ein spannendes Abenteuer sind. In Erlebnisbädern und Thermen wie dem Vitamar in Bad Lauterberg oder der Therme in Bad Sachsa können sich die Familien im Wasser austoben. Außerdem gibt es kinderfreundliche Museen, zum Beispiel das Bergwerksmuseum Rammelsberg oder das Zinnfigurenmuseum, beide in Goslar. Wenn das Wetter draußen nicht mitspielt, sind Indoor-Spielplätze und Kletterhallen ebenfalls eine gute Alternative.
Lohnt sich ein Familienurlaub im Winter im Harz?
Ja, ein Familienurlaub im Winter im Harz lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Die Region verwandelt sich dann in eine verschneite Landschaft, die viele Möglichkeiten für Groß und Klein bietet. Kinder können rodeln, Schneemänner bauen oder ihre ersten Versuche auf Skiern wagen. In beliebten Skigebieten wie Braunlage, Hahnenklee oder Schierke gibt es familienfreundliche Pisten und Skischulen. Auch Winterwanderungen, Fahrten mit der Brockenbahn durch die Winterlandschaft oder ein Besuch in einer der gemütlichen Thermen machen den Harz im Winter zu einem abwechslungsreichen Reiseziel für Familien.
Kann man mit Kindern auf den Brocken wandern?
Ja, eine Wanderung auf den Brocken ist auch mit Kindern möglich. Empfehlenswert sind familienfreundliche Routen wie der Goetheweg ab Torfhaus oder der Weg ab Schierke. Diese sind gut ausgeschildert und nicht zu steil. Je nach Alter und Kondition der Kinder sollten ausreichend Pausen eingeplant werden. Alternativ kann ein Teil der Strecke mit der Brockenbahn zurückgelegt werden. So wird der Aufstieg kürzer und für Kinder leichter machbar.
Welche Aktivitäten gibt es in Goslar für Kinder?
In Goslar finden Familien viele spannende Angebote. Besonders beliebt sind eine Fahrt in das UNESCO-Welterbe Bergwerk Rammelsberg, das Glockenspiel am Marktplatz und der Walderlebnispfad mit seinen interaktiven Stationen. Auch das Zinnfiguren-Museum, das Goslarer Museum und kindgerechte Stadtführungen vermitteln Geschichte auf anschauliche Weise. Für Abwechslung sorgen außerdem das Erlebnis- und VR-Museum VISTORY, Spielplätze, das Schwimmbad „Aquantic” und Ausflüge in die Natur, beispielsweise zu den Wasserfällen bei der Romkerhalle.
