📜 Highest peak of the Harz Mountains, known for its folklore and a failed magic ritual to turn a goat into a boy. 🔍 Located within the Harz National Park, offering magnificent views. # Why Go 🧙‍♀️ Explore a site historically associated with witches, spirits, and black magic 📚 Discover the inspiration for scenes in Goethe's famous play, Faust 🚂 Reach the summit easily via a mountain railway 🔬 Learn about the 1932 Brocken Experiment at the museum. 🌲 Discover Germany's oldest alpine garden. # Why Avoid ☁️ Summit views can be obscured by clouds. # Tips 👻 Look for the 'Brocken spectre' or 'Brocken bow', a magnified shadow effect 🎉 Consider visiting on Walpurgis Night (April 30) for traditional celebrations