Life in Braunlage
A Small Town with Big Quality of Life
Braunlage offers the peace of a small town alongside an unusually comprehensive infrastructure more typical of larger cities. With its mix of nature, essential services, leisure options, and strong accessibility, Braunlage is a genuine place to call home – especially for couples, families, and those seeking a mindful work–life balance.
Big-City Convenience in a Small-Town Setting
Braunlage is a small town of around 5,000 residents in Lower Saxony – peaceful and compact, yet full of life.
As a state-recognized health resort in the heart of the Harz Mountains, it offers nature-based living paired with a surprisingly strong infrastructure.
Thanks to its tourism-driven character, Braunlage provides an exceptional range of amenities for a town its size:
Multiple supermarkets and retail shops
Kindergartens, a primary school, and nearby secondary schools
Pharmacies, general practitioners, dentists, and medical specialists
A wide selection of restaurants, cafés, bars, and pubs
Everyday services including hairdressers, beauty salons, and massage studios
All essentials are within walking distance. The town center is vibrant and offers urban-level convenience in a small-town environment.
Well Connected – Even Without a Car
Despite its mountain location, Braunlage is easily accessible by public and private transport.
Public transit links Braunlage to Bad Harzburg and Goslar every 30 minutes
Braunschweig and Hanover can be reached by bus and train in about 60 minutes
Hannover Airport is approximately 90 minutes away
Braunlage is well connected via the B4, with access to highways A7 and A2
Year-round accessibility is ensured – even during winter
For couples or families without a second car, Braunlage’s strong public transport system is a genuine advantage.
Recreation and Nature at Your Doorstep
Braunlage is surrounded by one of Germany’s most diverse nature and leisure regions. It offers year-round access to recreation, outdoor adventure, and wellness experiences:
Wurmberg cable car, ski slopes, toboggan runs, and cross-country trails
Ice rink, indoor adventure pool, mountain bike park, and monster scooter courses
Direct access to hiking trails, the Harz Witches’ Trail, Wurmberg peak, and the Brocken
Nearby attractions include mountain lakes, high ropes courses, the Titan suspension bridge, and the historic narrow-gauge railway
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, an active family, or someone looking to build a lifestyle rooted in movement and nature, Braunlage delivers exceptional recreational access – right outside your front door.