News & Tips
Hiking tips, excursion destinations
and news from Lake Oker.
The Mountain Is Calling — and Now It Has a Melody
The Vitalhotel now has its own song. „Höhenluft“ tells the story of a whole day in the Upper Harz — from morning mist over the firs to the dog dozing by the barrel sauna. On Spotify since 15 June, Apple Music to follow shortly.
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Why We’re Not Looking for Classic Investors — but for You
The Vitalhotel was leased out of insolvency. The story behind it, what vouchers have to do with it — and why many people are better than one.
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Bramke Bridge Closed: What Hikers at the Oker Reservoir Need to Know Now
The Bramke Bridge has been completely closed since November 2023 — for hikers, too. The alternative route, the detour and the spectacular 140-metre crane explained.
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Romkerhall Waterfall: The Highest Waterfall in the Harz — 12 km from the Hotel
64 metres of free fall, created in 1863 by King George V, a work of ice art in winter. Free, open at all times — and just 12 km from the Vitalhotel.
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Racepark Schulenberg: Germany’s Northernmost Bike Park — 1 km from the Hotel
6 trails, chairlift, World Cup downhill. The Racepark Schulenberg draws riders from across northern Germany. We are the nearest hotel. Budget rooms from €59.
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