Hesserode: Trails, St. Viti and Forest Stage

In Hesserode, you can plan an outing in the surrounding area and a look at local history as separate points of focus. The Nüxeier Trail offers the opportunity to explore the area on foot or by bicycle; St. Viti tells a story spanning a long historical period. The Forest Stage adds its own event highlight. Which of these aspects is most important for your stay depends on whether you are primarily interested in trails, church and architectural history, or an event date.

Trails and travel planning

The area around Hesserode can be explored on foot or by bicycle via the Nüxeier Trail. Along the way, you can reach Niedersalza, Salza and Herreden, among other places. These three destinations give your tour specific points of reference, while you can choose your mode of travel according to your own plans. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

Hesserode is connected to local public transport by bus routes 25, 26, 261 and 262. If you plan to travel by bus, check the current timetable before your trip: route numbers and services may change.

St. Viti: History and furnishings

The history of St. Viti includes events from the 13th and 18th centuries. In 1252, Count Henry II of Honstein transferred the right of patronage over the church to Ilfeld Monastery. In 1333, the church’s foundation received confirmation from the Archbishop of Mainz. A later turning point came in 1733, when lightning struck the previous building and it burned down completely. The church was rebuilt in 1736. This brings early ecclesiastical rights and later architectural history together.

The pulpit altar dominates the chancel. It is made of wood and decorated with twisted columns and carvings. In addition to the dates, the furnishings thus offer a tangible point of reference for the architectural and art history of St. Viti.

The Forest Stage and event dates

Hesserode is home to the only forest stage in the city of Nordhausen. According to the city’s information, the yodeling competition at the Hesserode Forest Stage takes place every first Sunday in June, with participants and guests from across the region. If you are planning your trip around this date, check the latest event information.

A separate cultural section: Nordhausen

In the wider travel destination of Nordhausen, FLOHBURG | Das Nordhausen Museum presents Nordhausen’s eventful history, from its beginnings to the present day, across three floors. Guided tours are available by appointment. If a guided tour fits your plans, arrange it in advance.

The Tabakspeicher Museum in Nordhausen presents exhibitions on crafts, trade, industry and archaeology across more than 1,000 m². Special interactive areas showcase telecommunications technologies from different centuries; visitors can also view old projection equipment in a cinema room. Schnapps and chewing tobacco are also available to sample there. Check before your trip whether these tastings are available.

The museums have different areas of focus: FLOHBURG focuses on the history of Nordhausen, while the Tabakspeicher covers a range of topics.

Discover more destinations: Bleicherode, Werther, Hainleite, Heringen/Helme, Neustadt/Harz, Hainrode/Hainleite, Windehausen, Harzungen.

To the main travel overview: Nordhausen.