Dankerode is an officially recognized resort in the Lower Harz and lies at approximately 420 meters above sea level. The documented history of the village dates back to 992 and therefore spans more than a thousand years.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Dankerode can add the village to their travel plans.
The municipality lists a range of holiday apartments and holiday homes as well as hotels and restaurants in Dankerode.
Nature
The Wipper flows south of Dankerode and forms the Wipper Valley, where the village is surrounded by meadows and forests. The Wipper Valley is considered a varied and ruggedly romantic valley.
Marked hiking trails around Dankerode make it possible to go hiking in your free time in all seasons.
The surrounding area of Dankerode is home to the ruins of Morungsburg, the ruins of Anhalt Castle, Falkenstein, “Falckenstein Castle, castle chapel,” and Poppenberg. Ilsenkopf, Gänsekopf, and Wachberg are also located in the immediate vicinity.
History
The Church of Our Lady preserves historical evidence of the village’s long history, including a bell from the 13th century.
Culture
The village center includes a historic market square with a fountain, a community center, a local history room, the tourist information office, the church, and half-timbered houses.
Geographical Location
Dankerode can be reached by road from the B 242 via Königerode or from Neudorf; the final section runs along local roads.
Other village pages: Schielo, Neudorf, Güntersberge, Siptenfelde, Alexisbad.
