The Perfectly Pretty Harz Town of Goslar, Germany, Goslar, Germany

Ever found a great destination that seems exclusively popular with domestic tourists? Because that’s what I found when visiting Goslar, a charming and old-fashioned town in north-central Germany. With only a few exceptions the tourists I encountered in this devastatingly pretty place were all Germans. Which seems crazy to me as Goslar is exactly the kind of destination that tourists to Germany would want to see.

In all honesty, the only reason I knew to visit Goslar was thanks to my travel blogger friend and Germany-resident, California Globetrotter. I had seen her great post on this picturesque half-timbered town that’s even been heritage listed by UNESCO and mentally filed it away for the future. So when a cheap bus fare popped up as an option while travelling Germany, I knew the opportunity I had before me. I’m so grateful that I had someone clue me in, because now I can’t wait to go back and explore what else the Harz region has to offer. In the spirit of sharing, here’s why the town of Goslar should be on your radar. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).