Nurturing regional identity through networking

The Renaissance castle in the centre of Harzgerode is a landmark of historical significance. Following the incorporation of a restaurant, a museum, a ceremonial hall and a tourist information office within the castle in 2017, the next item on the list was the creation of a regional centre. The concept and feasibility study also included an evaluation underscoring the spirit of inventiveness and the Harz mountain range as an industrial location.

Discovering the region through interactive and entertaining activities

The regional centre was developed as an interactive learning venue covering topics from natural sciences and technology. Simple phenomena encourage playful exploration and are combined with a focus on the inventors’ spirit and inventions characterising the Harz mountain range. The rooms’ connecting element is a marble run that transmits a wide range of facts about the Harz region in an entertaining way. This includes information about the local history, mining industry, and landscape. An exhibition dedicated to inventiveness and craftsmanship creates a contemporary reference which complements previous historical exhibitions in the castle whilst instilling a contemporary theme in the new creative spaces.