DJH Youth Hostel Schierke
7.0
Very Good(583 reviews)
Brockenstraße 48, 38879 Wernigerode, Germany
+49 39455 51066
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Hotel Description
DJH Youth Hostel Schierke, located at Brockenstraße 48, 38879 Wernigerode, Germany, offers an affordable and comfortable stay for those exploring the scenic beauty of the Harz National Park. Situated at the foot of Brocken Mountain, this hostel provides a cozy and simple accommodation experience for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and groups. The area surrounding the hostel is renowned for its natural beauty, with the Harz National Park just a short distance away and the Wurmberg Gondola Lift only a 16-minute drive away. Guests can easily explore the charming mountain town of Schierke, known for its half-timbered houses and scenic Spa Park, as well as hike the majestic Mount Brocken, which is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
The hostel offers simple, no-frills rooms that cater to different needs, with options for up to four guests. Some rooms feature bunk beds, making them perfect for families or groups. Certain rooms come with en suite bathrooms, while others share facilities, providing flexibility for different budgets. Bed linens and towels are available for a small additional fee, making it easy for guests to enjoy a clean and comfortable stay. For those seeking more space, the hostel also offers suites with separate living areas for added comfort.
DJH Youth Hostel Schierke is equipped with a variety of facilities to enhance the guest experience. There is a game room with pool tables, table tennis, and a sports court, offering guests plenty of options for recreation. For those who enjoy bowling, the hostel has a 2-lane bowling alley available for a fee. Additionally, the hostel provides a cafeteria serving lunch, dinner, and snacks, as well as a buffet-style breakfast to start the day off right. Guests can also unwind in one of the two recreation rooms, both of which are equipped with TVs.
In terms of transportation, DJH Youth Hostel Schierke is conveniently located with easy access to several public transport options. The Bahnhof Schierke station is just 8 minutes away by taxi, while the Elend station is a short 8-minute taxi ride as well. The hotel’s location makes it a great base for exploring the nearby sights, such as Brocken, Wernigerode Castle, and the Wurmberg Ski Mountain.
Health and safety are important at DJH Youth Hostel Schierke, and the hostel takes measures to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for all guests. The property is smoke-free, and there are no pets allowed, making it ideal for families and those with allergies. Guests can also take advantage of the baggage storage service, ensuring their belongings are securely stored during their stay.
The hostel’s prime location offers many outdoor activities for guests to enjoy, including hiking, skiing, and mountain biking in the surrounding Harz region. The nearby Brocken mountain offers scenic views and the opportunity to visit a museum located at the peak. The Harz National Park is perfect for those who enjoy nature walks and hiking trails that wind through the forests and mountain ranges.
Guests can also explore the local dining scene, with several restaurants within a short distance of the hostel. The nearby Asia Haus Schierke serves delicious Thai cuisine, while the Restaurant China Thai A Pao offers a variety of Asian dishes. For those seeking something different, Montevino Vin'Osteria offers a great Italian dining experience, and Hotel Garni und Gaststätte Zum Holzfäller serves hearty German meals. For those looking to try local cuisine, Hotel & Restaurant Brockenstübchen is just a 1-minute drive away.
DJH Youth Hostel Schierke is the ideal place for guests looking for an affordable, comfortable, and well-located base to explore the beautiful Harz region. Whether you’re visiting for hiking, skiing, or simply to experience the charm of the area, the hostel offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. We invite you to stay with us and make the most of your time in this stunning part of Germany.
The hostel offers simple, no-frills rooms that cater to different needs, with options for up to four guests. Some rooms feature bunk beds, making them perfect for families or groups. Certain rooms come with en suite bathrooms, while others share facilities, providing flexibility for different budgets. Bed linens and towels are available for a small additional fee, making it easy for guests to enjoy a clean and comfortable stay. For those seeking more space, the hostel also offers suites with separate living areas for added comfort.
DJH Youth Hostel Schierke is equipped with a variety of facilities to enhance the guest experience. There is a game room with pool tables, table tennis, and a sports court, offering guests plenty of options for recreation. For those who enjoy bowling, the hostel has a 2-lane bowling alley available for a fee. Additionally, the hostel provides a cafeteria serving lunch, dinner, and snacks, as well as a buffet-style breakfast to start the day off right. Guests can also unwind in one of the two recreation rooms, both of which are equipped with TVs.
In terms of transportation, DJH Youth Hostel Schierke is conveniently located with easy access to several public transport options. The Bahnhof Schierke station is just 8 minutes away by taxi, while the Elend station is a short 8-minute taxi ride as well. The hotel’s location makes it a great base for exploring the nearby sights, such as Brocken, Wernigerode Castle, and the Wurmberg Ski Mountain.
Health and safety are important at DJH Youth Hostel Schierke, and the hostel takes measures to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for all guests. The property is smoke-free, and there are no pets allowed, making it ideal for families and those with allergies. Guests can also take advantage of the baggage storage service, ensuring their belongings are securely stored during their stay.
The hostel’s prime location offers many outdoor activities for guests to enjoy, including hiking, skiing, and mountain biking in the surrounding Harz region. The nearby Brocken mountain offers scenic views and the opportunity to visit a museum located at the peak. The Harz National Park is perfect for those who enjoy nature walks and hiking trails that wind through the forests and mountain ranges.
Guests can also explore the local dining scene, with several restaurants within a short distance of the hostel. The nearby Asia Haus Schierke serves delicious Thai cuisine, while the Restaurant China Thai A Pao offers a variety of Asian dishes. For those seeking something different, Montevino Vin'Osteria offers a great Italian dining experience, and Hotel Garni und Gaststätte Zum Holzfäller serves hearty German meals. For those looking to try local cuisine, Hotel & Restaurant Brockenstübchen is just a 1-minute drive away.
DJH Youth Hostel Schierke is the ideal place for guests looking for an affordable, comfortable, and well-located base to explore the beautiful Harz region. Whether you’re visiting for hiking, skiing, or simply to experience the charm of the area, the hostel offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. We invite you to stay with us and make the most of your time in this stunning part of Germany.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Affordable and simple accommodations perfect for families and groups
2. Prime location near Harz National Park and Brocken Mountain, ideal for hiking and outdoor activities
3. Game room, sports court, and 2-lane bowling alley for guest entertainment
4. Variety of dining options nearby, including Thai, Asian, and German cuisine
5. Buffet-style breakfast and cafeteria offering lunch, dinner, and snacks
6. Easy access to public transportation with nearby train stations and taxi services
7. Private bathrooms in some rooms, with shared facilities available for budget travelers
8. Two recreation rooms with TVs for relaxation and socializing
9. Non-smoking property with baggage storage for added convenience
10. Located close to major attractions such as Wernigerode Castle and Wurmberg Ski Mountain
7.4 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Brocken
35 min
Harz National Park17 min
Wernigerode Castle29 min
Wurmberg26 min
Wurmberg Gondola Lift16 min
Nearest locations
Asia Haus Schierke
1 min
Restaurant China Thai A Pao1 min
Hotel Garni und Gaststätte Zum Holzfäller1 min
Hotel & Restaurant Brockenstübchen1 min
Café am Kurpark2 min
Montevino Vin'Osteria3 min
Restaurant Luis3 min
Gasthaus Zur Klippe Schierke3 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 09:30 |
| Location rating | 7.4 |
| Nearest airport | Erfurt Weimar Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 2 hr 10 min |
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Location
Brockenstraße 48, 38879 Wernigerode, Germany
Airports:
Erfurt Weimar Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 10 min
Transit: 5 hr 17 min
Transit:
Elend
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 58 min
Bahnhof Schierke
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 37 min
Brocken
Taxi: 35 min
Walking: 2 hr 31 min
Nearby locations
7.4
Very Good Location
Schierke
Mountain town known for half-timbered houses, Schierke Spa Park & hiking on nearby Mount Brocken.
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Game room
Languages spoken
English
German
Accessibility
Accessible
Food & drink
Buffet dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Services
Baggage storage
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Cash
Checks
Business & events
Meeting rooms
Bathrooms
Private bathroom in some rooms
Shower in some rooms
Children
Kid-friendly
Activities for kids
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public internet workstation
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
6.1
172 reviews
Wonderful
40
Excellent
33
Good
33
Below Average
30
Not Good
36
Hinrich Lüers
5/5
Good and cheap for a youth hostel, best location for hikes to Brocken or Wurmberg
Влад Кохоров
1/5
skibidi toilet service and so on skibidifood
Leonard Gramenz
1/5
Food is the biggest garbage!
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Constantin B.
2/5
Atmosphere is horribleThe youth hostel was still tolerable. Rooms were reasonable for a youth hostel but there would have been more in it, the shower almost didn't drain.But you don't want to stay there for more than sleeping.The big problem is the food, it wasn't actually edible, so I had to switch to butter bread every morning and evening because the other food wasn't edible, and I'm happy that I'm out of there againAnd wouldn't come back
Tim Seufert
3/5
My week-long stay at the Schiercke youth hostel was mediocre to okay.The rooms: (room 109)In contrast to the other youth hostels I have seen so far, the rooms were normally well furnished. The bed linen, which you had to pick up at reception, was partly stained. There was some damage in the room e.g. small holes in the walls. Furthermore, none of the bed lamps worked. When asked further, the caretaker came by and replaced all the light bulbs. There were only 2 sockets in the entire room for 4 people. One socket was used to ensure our room lighting. The bathroom was relatively clean and well furnished. The floor actually looked pretty clean and smelled neutral. However, the shower had black mold in the corners and there was a suspicious stain on the shower stall door. Neither of the two heaters in our room worked.The food:The food makes a good and fresh impression in all senses. A few hours after eating our meal, my fellow travelers (myself included) reported severe stomach cramps. You can already imagine the result after a few days...There was a new juice from the tap every day. There is also a vending machine with filtered drinking water. There was hot water, sparkling water, still water, cold water and boiling water.Miscellaneous:We rented a common room with a tube TV for our 1 week stay. This had tables and chairs. There was also a piano in the room, but it was locked. Unfortunately, the key could not be handed over to us because, according to the reception, it was lost.The Hartz National Park was close to the youth hostel. The nature in the national park was truly amazing.Warning:When traveling to the youth hostels in the Saxony area and the surrounding area, you should be aware that you may potentially have right-wing extremist experiences. That's what happened to me and my friends in the youth hostel. (However, DJH Jugendherberge Schiercke is not responsible for such disputes and cannot control them in any way. We respect this.)
Emmilia Müller
4/5
When I read the reviews before traveling, I was a bit afraid of what to expect there. The staff was actually quite nice. The rooms were as you would expect from a youth hostel. Unfortunately there were yellow stains and crumbs on the beds. The bathrooms were very dirty. For example, there was something brown smeared on the sink, or the same thing on the toilet. The food wasn't bad. To be honest it was delicious. I thought the location was nice because of the view. I didn't think the stream outside the youth hostel was a good fit because the noise meant you couldn't sleep with the window open. Even if this has nothing to do with the youth hostel, I would like to say that. Many children at the youth hostel were very aggressive. Some dark-skinned children and Asian children were insulted. My class was also threatened that we would be beaten up. But overall the youth hostel wasn't bad.
Noah Tsakalakis
1/5
The place was like a adoption center for kids from 10-18. The food was absolutely disgusting and smelled like it was 2 years old and the bread was like plastic with some fake butter. The plates were dirty and it felt like you were going to throw up. The rooms were very ugly and there were poop in the toilet and the bed sheets were dirty and disgusting.The kids that lived there were always running around and playing. There was even a night where the kids came in to our room when we were sleeping. So remember to lock your door whenever you go out or go to sleep.The people working there didn’t even talk to us and they didn’t know any English. And it was stinky and smelly everywhere and you felt like you were gonna throw up every minute.The city was very boring. There were not many things you could do and there aren’t any good transportation because the bus comes every 2 hours. But you can take a walk in the beautiful mountains or explore the city that aren’t that big. There is an arena that is very nice and I will recommend you to go there if you have kids. If you don’t want to eat at the hostel you can go down to a supermarket 10 minutes away where you can get snacks and very good food so you don’t have to eat the crappy food there.This is all you have to know about the place and I would recommend to NOT go there.
Heiko M.
4/5
Beautiful location regardless of whether you are on a hiking tour or here to sigh.There is no through traffic here in the evenings so it is very quiet here.The staff is friendly and I could even book packed lunches so that I didn't have to look for places to eat.
M.
5/5
Was great
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Katja Bohling
5/5
Great hostel, a little outdated and unfortunately bad internet.
Sven Zimmermann
5/5
Price performance was right, the breakfast was rich. And questions were answered. All in all, highly recommended.
Matthias Nickel
4/5
We went on a graduation trip for a week in June 2024 with a fourth grade class.The hostel is well equipped, the rooms were clean and adequately equipped. Each room had its own bathroom with a shower. The integrated sports hall and bowling alley offer great employment opportunities.The staff is polite, nice and courteous - and above all helpful and solution-oriented when problems arise.We were thrilled with the food - the kitchen always responded flexibly to requests. It was always cooked with fresh ingredients. Convenience - goodbye 👍 Warm food was always offered at lunch and dinner, the menu was always very varied - gladly again 👍
dieKatze
4/5
The room with toilet and shower is clean. The breakfast is varied and there is a different juice to drink every day.
Yvonne H.
5/5
We had a great stay. Food great. Thank you 😊 We'll be back.
Carsten Rösner
5/5
Great hostel is impressive
Guido Rimkus
4/5
The rooms are like in almost all DJH's. The people there were all very friendly. If Schierke comes back on the scene, the DJH will be popular again!
Nadine
3/5
Positive:Staff was friendly, the room was okay, we've stayed in worse DJH rooms, the location is great for hikes on the Brocken. There is an elevator.Negative: Our standards for meals are not 5 stars, but the food here was terribly bad. It is designed for mass processing. It's unsavory. Muesli/cornflakes in large bowls, in which anyone could have spit, with 5 cm of crumbs at the bottom... There was only fruit in the basket, apples and pears, salad/vegetables were no longer available half an hour after mealtime, or rather, only small remains stuck to the edge of the bowl. I could continue the list even further.Conclusion: OK for short stays.
Steffen Meyer
3/5
The rooms are appropriate for a JH, bathroom with underfloor heating.Service was almost impossible to find.The location is optimal if you have a room that faces the town, the other side doesn't work at all.Breakfast is from 7.30 a.m., after 8 a.m. there is almost nothing left, very simple presentation of the meal.
Luan Tscheuschner
1/5
Dirty, rubbish digs like someone from the Harz Mountains. Curtains green. This place smells like shit. Beds like in the children's hospital.All fat monkeys are unfriendly. Hate their stupid job and some are afk (giga chat).Eating little disgusting selection. As if the store was running on canned food and tapped water from the riverNot recommended
S W
4/5
We were there for a 5-day school trip and found the time and stay really good and appropriate. Minor compromises in terms of food/equipment, but the friendly staff still tried to make our days pleasant :)