Blog Health

Torfhaus Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

human settlement in Germany

About Torfhaus

Torfhaus is a popular tourist village in the mining town of Altenau in the Harz mountains of Germany and lies at a height of about 800 m above sea level. This small settlement consists mainly of restaurants, youth hostels, ski huts and large car parks. It is the highest place in Lower Saxony.

Top Attractions in Torfhaus

Explore the best things to see and do in Torfhaus:

  • Brocken blick
  • Nationalpark-Besucherzentrum TorfHaus
  • Nationalpark Monument
  • Rodelhang und Rodellift
  • Torfhauslift

Where to Eat in Torfhaus

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bavaria Alm

Where to Stay in Torfhaus

  • 🏨Jugendherberge Torfhaus
  • 🏨Schullandheim Torfhaus
  • 🏨Skihütte des Skiclub Oker
  • 🏨Torfhaus Harz-Resort

Torfhaus Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

UnderstandGet inGet aroundSeeDoBuyEatDrinkSleepConnectGo next