Gondola Thale Adventure Land

The adventure land of the Thale gondolas offers a whole range of attractions for visitors young and old in the Bode Valley:

Gondola Hexentanzplatz

The gondola takes you up to the famous Hexentanzplatz. In addition to the ride to the top, the Doppelmayr cable car includes a special highlight: all cabins with a green exterior colour have a transparent floor. So when you look down into the Bode Valley, amazement is guaranteed.

Once you reach the top, you will find a number of attractions on the plateau: The eerie group of figures laid out in a circle on the Hexentanzplatz show the devil. At his feet you can see a humunculus sitting, a figure from Goethe's Faust. Witch grandmother Wadelinde - not really an aesthetic sight - tries to close the circle of evil with a stone.

The Hexentanzplatz is also home to the Harzer Bergtheater Thale, the Walpurgishalle (Walpurgis Hall), which houses a museum dedicated to the legends of the Harz region, especially in connection with Goethe's Faust, as well as the Hexentanzplatz Animal Park and the Harzbob Alpine Coaster, which takes visitors down a kilometre into the valley on fast-paced curves.

Rosstrappe Chairlift

The 2-seater chairlift, on the other hand, takes you up to the so-called Rosstrappe, a 403-metre-high granite rock. Once you reach the top, you can visit the Legends Pavilion to find out how this place got its name: According to legend, the king's daughter Brunhilde was pursued here by the giant Bodo, who wanted to marry her and ended up guarding the princess's crown as a transformed dog.

Mountain bikers can use the only official bike park in Saxony-Anhalt from here. Those looking for that extra kick should try the "Rosstrappendownhill", on which daring mountain bikers chase over hill and dale from the Rosstrappe into the Bode Valley with lots of speed and great stunts. Beginners and families in particular can enjoy absolute biking fun on the new "Harzer Roller" route.

Fun island, mini-golf and refreshments in Hexenkessel

On the fun island many play and fun equipment on, above and beside the water are waiting for families and kids. Minigolf is fun for the whole family. With the unique landscape of the Bode Valley in the background, the aim here is to get the golf ball into the target faster than the opponents. If you get hungry after all the action, the best place to go is the Hexenkessel. Here you will find delicious food and sweet treats. In summer, sausages are also cooked on the charcoal grill.

HarzCard is valid

The Gondola Thale Adventure Land is a partner of the "HarzCard". This can be purchased by Harz travellers and is available for 48 hours or 4 days. HarzCard holders enjoy free admission or discounts at destinations and attractions that are partners of the project. In Thale, the HarzCard entitles holders to a free uphill and downhill ride on the chairlift to the Rosstrappe, free admission to the zoo and to the Walpurgis Hall on the Hexentanzplatz.

As early as 1886, the idea of installing a cable car between the Hexentanzplatz and the Rosstrappe matured. In 1926, the cableway project was then submitted for approval by the Halberstadt-Blankenburg Railway Company. However, the application was rejected.

In 1964, the first negotiations with the company TRANSPORTA in Chrudim in the Czech Republic took place. In 1968, the contract was finally signed and one year later, the construction of the cable car to the Hexentanzplatz began, which was opened in 1970. In 1980, the chairlift to the Rosstrappe was also opened.

In 1993, the cable car and chairlift were privatized. In the following years, the toboggan run, the fun parks and all other attractions were opened and also the chairlift and the cable car were renewed.

By car:

The cable cars Thale Erlebniswelt are easy to reach by car. If you are coming from the north or south, simply take the A14 freeway (from Magdeburg) or the A38 (from Nordhausen), and then follow the B6 to Thale. From the west you can reach Thale via the B79 and the B6. And if you are coming from the east, also take the B79 and then the B6. In Thale follow the signs to the Hexentanzplatz, where the cable cars Thale Erlebniswelt are located. You'll also find parking nearby to leave your car.

By public transport:

Seilbahnen Thale Erlebniswelt is easily accessible by public transportation. Overnight guests of the district of Harz receive the Harz vacation ticket HATIX when checking in at the hotel. With it, all public buses can be used free of charge.

The bus station in Thale is only a few minutes walk from the entrance area of the cable cars. From Wernigerode and Blankenburg, for example, the line 250 goes to Thale.