Never slip again? Author reports on bizarre experience in the Harz Mountains!

Never slip again? Author reports on bizarre experience in the Harz Mountains!

Where is the next short trip going? This question was also asked by an author who was planning to travel to the Harz Mountains. But the conversation takes an unexpected turn when a friend asks if he will slide from the Harz Tower. This brings back memories of a “slip trauma” for the author, which in his own opinion he considers to be exaggerated. An interesting social perspective is reflected in the discussion about the inflationary use of the term “trauma”.

On the sidelines of his memories, the author talks about past sliding championships in Bad Salzdetfurth, where he and his husband were persuaded against their will to take part in a competition. However, the slide itself was anything but glorious. As he moved down the slide, he was unable to move forward and cursed as he went until he ended up in the water. He admits that the experience brought a negative record, supplemented by his amusing anecdote of a supposed wanted letter from a police officer. “Never again,” the author decides, will he go on a slide from the Harz Tower.

The sliding championships in focus

Interestingly, the upcoming event of the 25th German Slide Championships stands in sharp contrast to these personal experiences. These will take place on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, from 9 a.m. in the Ostsee-Therme in Scharbeutz. The organizer is Ostsee-Therme GmbH & Co. KG. The anticipation is already palpable, and the possibility of a test slide on Friday, November 21st from 6-8 p.m. also brings with it a thrill. Registration is possible online, but only if the registration form and the entry fee of €50 are received on time.

The championships not only offer different classes, including heavy and light men and women, but also an exciting supporting program with live broadcasts on Facebook. Participants aged 16 and over who have the courage to take on the competition should read the conditions of participation carefully: sliding is only permitted in a lying position with feet first, and under no circumstances are friction-reducing substances permitted.

Harzdrenaline: experiences away from the slide

But in the Harz there are not only slides, but also numerous adventures for adrenaline junkies. Harzdrenalin presents impressive natural attractions, including the largest double zip line in Europe, the Megazipline, which stretches 120 meters above the Rappbode reservoir. In addition, the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Titan RT, is 458 meters long and is right next to the Rappbode Dam.

For those looking for even more action-packed experiences, Harzdrenalin offers the Gigaswing, a pendulum jump from the suspension bridge, as well as the opportunity to wall run down the wall of the “Solitair” observation tower or be catapulted with the Ultrashot. These facets of the Harz show that the area is an absolute top destination not only for water lovers, but also for adventure seekers.

So, whether on the slide or in the air – the Harz has something to offer for everyone. Only sliding down the Harz Tower remains an unattainable adventure for the author.