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World’s Largest’ Witch’s Broom Tower Opens in the Harz

Developers aim to use the 70‑meter tower at the new HEX Erlebniswelt in Rothesütte to spur Harz tourism.

Overview

  • The attraction opened with a ceremony in Ellrich’s Rothesütte on September 30 as the centerpiece of HEX Erlebniswelt, with public access starting October 1.
  • Organizers describe the 70‑meter, 452‑ton structure as the world’s largest broom, a claim reported by local authorities and media.
  • A viewing platform sits about 44 meters high, offering long-range vistas across the Harz toward Wurmberg and the Brocken.
  • Visitor features include a 93‑meter slide and an interactive base exhibition with virtual broom flying and other activities.
  • The project took three years to build, used roughly 2,600 steel parts and more than 22,000 screws, and cost about €16.9 million with €10 million in regional development funding.