Family holidays
in Lower Saxony
  • Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Mini Golf Family Aug 23

Say goodbye to the stress of flying – whatever the weather!

A family holiday in the Harz Mountains

Family holidays in Lower Saxony

A family holiday in Lower Saxony offers a wide range of opportunities for an eventful stay. Whatever the season, the health resort of Braunlage promises its guests an unforgettable holiday. Nearby, you’ll find the mountain village of Hohegeiß, as well as the towns of St. Andreasberg and Bad Harzburg, which make for family-friendly day-out destinations.

Enjoy your break right by the Wurmberg, which offers a wide range of leisure activities. At our 3-star superior AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage, your family will have an exceptional time.

Braunlage in the Harz Mountains

Our family hotel in Lower Saxony

AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

The beautiful Harz region surrounding the family-friendly AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage has plenty to offer: hikers, cyclists and winter sports enthusiasts can discover the region’s diversity during a family holiday in Lower Saxony.

  • Centrally located in the Harz
  • Right on the Wurmberg
  • Indoor pool at approx. 30°C
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • YOKI AHORN Children’s World
Family holiday in Baunlage
e.g. a holiday with the grandchildren

Family hotel offers for you

Grandma and Grandad are simply the best! A holiday with the grandchildren is an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. At our family hotel in Lower Saxony, we create the perfect conditions for a holiday with grandma and grandad. Our wide range of leisure activities ensures plenty of fun and games. We also recommend family-friendly day-out destinations in Braunlage and the surrounding area. That way, everyone gets what they need: whilst the children let off steam in the YOKI AHORN children’s world, Grandma and Grandpa can treat themselves to a quiet break.

  • AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Indoor pool Family
    Out and about with Grandma and Grandad
    • 3 nights including half board
    • 1x ‘All-you-can-eat pancakes’
    • 1 x 3-hour visit to the VITAMAR leisure and adventure pool in Bad Lauterberg
    • Children design ice cream sundaes for their grandparents (2 scoops each, including toppings)

    *excluding public holidays

    from 273 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
  • AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Witches' Pranks
    Witches & Wizards Weekend
    • 2 nights including half-board
    • Creative craft activities, face painting, film night
    • 1 nature walk with the head witch, including a witch test
    • 1x spooky night-time walk for brave witches and wizards
    from 188 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
  • AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Mini Golf Family Aug 23
    Maple Family Break
    • 2 nights including half board
    • 1 drink (0.2 l) with the evening buffet
    • 1 YOKI AHORN doll per child
    • Here’s what you can look forward to, amongst other things:
      • 1 round of mini golf or, in winter: 1 hot drink
      • YOKI AHORN Children’s World

    *excluding school holidays and public holidays

    from 172 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
  • AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Harz Hotel Braunlage: Little Muck’s Fairytale Weekend
    Fairytale Weekend: "Little Muck"

    A classic fairy-tale play, performed in the style of the original version – ideal for children aged 4–10. A child discount applies to our younger guests.

    • 4 nights including half board
    • Friday evening: Embark on an adventure with Little Muck
    • Saturday morning: We’ll make dog-eared pages, the magic wand and the fastest slippers in the world
      Afternoon: Children’s theatre performance of “Little Muck” by the Galli Theatre Berlin
      Evening: Children’s party dance in the Orient
    • YOKI AHORN Children’s World
    from 199 € Adult with half board More information Check availability

    AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Indoor pool Family
    Out and about with Grandma
    and Grandad
    • 3 nights including half board
    • 1x ‘All-you-can-eat pancakes’
    • 1 x 3-hour visit to the VITAMAR leisure and adventure pool in Bad Lauterberg
    • Children design ice cream sundaes for their grandparents (2 scoops each, including toppings)
    • Painting a YOKI AHORN wooden figure
    • YOKI AHORN Children’s World
    • Hotel cinema and much more
    • 4x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg station
    • 4x varied and extensive evening buffet
    • YOKI AHORN children’s buffet
    • Use of the indoor and seasonal outdoor pool

    *excluding public holidays

    from 273 € Adult with half board

    AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Witches' Pranks
    Witches & Wizards Weekend
    Travel dates:
    29.05.2026 - 31.05.2026
    • 2 nights including half-board
    • Creative craft activities, face painting, film night
    • 1 nature walk with the head witch, including a witch test
    • 1x spooky night-time walk for brave witches and wizards
    • 1x exciting stories by the fire pit with bread-on-a-stick baking
    • Presentation of the witch’s diploma
    • Witches’ party with a witch’s potion
    • 2x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg stations
    • 2x varied and extensive evening buffet
    • YOKI AHORN children’s buffet
    • Use of the indoor pool
    from 188 € Adult with half board

    AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Mini Golf Family Aug 23
    A 3-day AHORN
    (R) break with the family
    Travel dates:
    19.04.2026 - 30.06.2026 23.08.2026 - 09.10.2026 01.11.2026 - 21.12.2026
    • 2 nights including half board
    • 1 drink (0.2 l) with the evening buffet
    • 1 YOKI AHORN doll per child
    • Here’s what you can look forward to, amongst other things:
      • 1 round of mini golf or, in winter: 1 hot drink
      • YOKI AHORN Children’s World
    • The hotel’s own cinema and much more
    • YOKI AHORN children’s buffet
    • Use of the indoor and seasonal outdoor pool

    *excluding school holidays and public holidays

    from 172 € Adult with half board

    AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Harz Hotel Braunlage: Little Muck’s Fairytale Weekend
    Fairytale Weekend: "Little Muck"
    Travel dates:
    25.09.2026 - 27.09.2026

    A classic fairy-tale play, performed in the style of the original version – ideal for children aged 4–10. A child discount applies to our younger guests.

    • 4 nights including half board
    • Friday evening: Embark on an adventure with Little Muck
    • Saturday morning: We’ll make dog-eared pages, the magic wand and the fastest slippers in the world
      Afternoon: Children’s theatre performance of “Little Muck” by the Galli Theatre Berlin
      Evening: Children’s party dance in the Orient
    • YOKI AHORN Children’s World
    • Hotel cinema and much more
    • 2x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg station
    • 2x varied and extensive evening buffet
    • YOKI AHORN children’s buffet
    • Use of the indoor pool
    from 199 € Adult with half board

    Family-friendly options in Lower Saxony for a short summer break

    Pack your bags and enjoy an unforgettable family holiday in Lower Saxony! In the health resort of Braunlage, you’ll find fantastic attractions and beautiful natural surroundings just waiting to be explored.

    Summer fun for the family

    Hike up the Brocken

    In summer, Lower Saxony – particularly the area around Braunlage – offers an ideal combination of nature, adventure and relaxation for families. A particular highlight is a visit to the ‘Brocken’, the highest mountain in the Harz. Here, families can take the historic steam train, the Brockenbahn, to the summit or hike up to it on foot. Once at the top, further hiking trails and cycle routes invite you to explore the unique natural beauty of the Harz Mountains. From leisurely strolls to challenging mountain bike tours, there is something for every level of difficulty. Along the trails, families will encounter not only a wide variety of plant and animal species, but also sights and attractions that make a family holiday in Lower Saxony an unforgettable experience.

    Summer outings

    Summer activities in Lower Saxony

    Mini golf, YOKI Ahorn playground, football pitch and petting zoo, Games World

    • YOKI AHORN Children’s World
    • YOKI AHORN playground with slide and swings, climbing frame
    • Table tennis, beach volleyball
    • Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool

    At the AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage, young adventurers can look forward to an extensive programme that caters to their love of swimming, animals and active play. But parents will also find plenty to enjoy here. The wide range of activities for every age group makes a family holiday in Lower Saxony a varied experience for young and old alike.

    Outdoors: Families can enjoy the YOKI Ahorn playground together, complete with a slide, swings and a climbing frame, let off steam on the football pitch, or get to know the animals in the petting zoo. Table tennis and beach volleyball are also available, whilst the seasonal outdoor pool provides a chance to cool off and have fun.

    Indoors: If rainy days creep in during your holiday, brave the weather in the YOKI Ahorn Children’s World. This offers play facilities for the little ones, whilst the hotel’s own cinema or Games World will also delight older guests. The indoor pool provides the necessary dose of relaxation – there’s certainly no chance of boredom here!

    Family breaks in Lower Saxony for short getaways in autumn, winter and spring

    Discover the diversity of Lower Saxony together on a family holiday, even outside the summer season. Spring, autumn and winter offer a wealth of places to visit and attractions just waiting to be explored.

    Skiing in Lower Saxony in winter

    Ski resort: Sledge hire at the hotel, Wurmberg Ski Paradise, cross-country skiing, winter walking, Braunlage Ice Rink, horse-drawn sleigh rides

    • Weather-independent leisure programme

    Winter in Lower Saxony has plenty to offer. At the Wurmberg Ski Paradise, both beginners and experienced skiers will find ideal slope conditions. For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there are numerous trails available, whilst winter walks invite you to explore the picturesque landscape of the Harz Mountains. The ice rink in Braunlage is a popular destination for ice-skating enthusiasts, whilst horse-drawn sleigh rides through snow-covered forests add a touch of romance to a family holiday. Should the weather ever call for a cosy stay indoors, a varied leisure programme awaits the whole family at the hotel.

    More winter offers

    Offers:

    • Fairytale weekends
    • Holidays with the grandparents (only outside school holidays) Special offer
    • AHORN Family Holidays (during school holidays only) – Special Offer

    There are also great offers waiting for families in Saxony: Fairytale weekends whisk guests away into a world of fabulous stories. For children who enjoy travelling with their grandparents, there is a special savings offer outside of school holidays. During the school holidays, families can benefit from the Ahorn savings offer, which is specially tailored to the needs of families and includes numerous extras.

    FAQ on family holidays in Lower Saxony

    • When booking your family holiday in Lower Saxony, there are various ways to make your time together more affordable. One effective method is to look specifically for special offers, which often include specific discounts or benefits. These include, for example, special deals outside the school holiday periods, which are available at lower prices. Similarly, Ahorn Hotels & Resorts offer package deals on specific dates, which include accommodation, meals and/or additional services at a reduced price. We’d be happy to advise you on finding the best deal for your family holiday in Lower Saxony!

    • The best time to visit Lower Saxony for a family holiday depends on your personal preferences. In spring and summer, nature comes into bloom, the temperatures are mild and the days are long, ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. In autumn, the colourful landscapes attract nature lovers. Winter offers opportunities such as winter hiking and cross-country skiing, as well as cosy and varied days spent enjoying indoor and outdoor activities at the hotel.

    • For a short break in Lower Saxony, 2 to 3 nights are ideal. This gives you plenty of time to explore the region’s diverse natural landscapes, charming towns and local attractions at a leisurely pace.

    • At many AHORN Hotels & Resorts, family holidays are the top priority. That’s why the programme is specially tailored to the needs of families. Whether in Lower Saxony or the Ore Mountains – from the wide selection of child-friendly meals to the provision of essential items for the little ones, everything is done to ensure that parents and children alike feel at home. Indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as an entertainment programme, ensure that boredom never sets in. Alongside fun and games for the children, emphasis is also placed on relaxation, so that the whole family can unwind together.

    A family at a table in a steak restaurant
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Hiking Family Aug 23

    Our family extras

    As a family-friendly hotel, we offer you and your children a range of extras and amenities to make your stay with us even more enjoyable.

    • Changing mat*
    • Potty
    • Toilet seat
    • Bottle warmer* (for room use only)
    • Pushchair with reclining function**
    • Play mat**
    • Nappy bin*
    • Step stool*
    • Tricycle**
    • Balance bike**

    *subject to a deposit, **subject to a fee and deposit