Brocken Collection

German Mountain Railway
This steam train carries tourists up the Brocken, in the Harz mountains, once the haunt of witches (but they had to rely on their broomsticks to take them to the summit)

Drawing of a Brocken spectre within a glory's rings, 1896. A Brocken spectre (German: Brockengespenst)
5311132 Drawing of a Brocken spectre within a glory's rings, 1896. A Brocken spectre (German: Brockengespenst), also called Brocken bow or mountain spectre

A Brocken spectre
5307886 A Brocken spectre.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Brocken spectre, also called Brocken bow or mountain spectre, is the apparently enormous and magnified shadow of an observer)

'Guide in the Hartz; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Guide in the Hartz; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'The Brocken; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Brocken; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Black magic experiment by Harry Price on the Brocken
Photographs concerning the black magic experiment conducted by Harry Price on the Brocken, Germany. Photograph of Harry Price and C.E.M.Joad standing in front of the Goose Girl fountain in Gottingen

Brockenbahn on the way to the winter snow-covered Brocken, Harz, Schierke, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Snow-covered spruces on the summit of Brocken (1142m) in the morning light, Brocken, Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Summit of Brocken (1142m), , Brocken, Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains of Germany, photographed for the first time (b / w photo)
6015631 Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains of Germany, photographed for the first time (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spectre of the Brocken (engraving)
6006698 The Spectre of the Brocken (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spectre of the Brocken)

Scene from Faust: the apparition of the Brocken (chromolitho)
974035 Scene from Faust: the apparition of the Brocken (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust: the apparition of the Brocken)

The spectre of the Brocken
LLM456507 The spectre of the Brocken by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spectre of the Brocken)

Marvels of Nature (engraving)
6003654 Marvels of Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marvels of Nature)

The Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains (engraving)
967854 The Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spectre of the Brocken in the Harz Mountains)

Sketches from "Faust, "at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1623104 Sketches from " Faust, " at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from " Faust)

The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas)
3959948 The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 32.3 x 40.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The Brocken, or Blocksberg, Harz Mountains, Germany, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Cross-section of the Brocken, Harz Mountains, Germany, showing geological strata, 1823. From Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw. (London, 1823)

Walpurgis Night
On WALPURGISNACHT, the eve of May Day, witches gather on the Brocken, the highest point of Germanys Harz Mountains, for their Spring Sabbat

Spectres of the Brocken, a peak in the Harz mountains, Germany. A Brocken spectre also called Brocken bow or mountain spectre, is the magnified shadow of an observer cast upon clouds

Brocken and Wurmberg Mountains View From Achtermann Summit, Harz National Park, Lower Saxony, Germany

Brocken Mountain View From Achtermann Summit, Harz National Park, Lower Saxony, Germany

Brockenbahnhof 1907 Saxony-Anhalt Brocken Bahnhof der Harzquer
Brockenbahnhof, 1907, Saxony-Anhalt, Brocken, Bahnhof der Harzquer, und Brockenbahn, Germany

Brockenhaus 1907 Saxony-Anhalt Brocken Gipfelansicht
Brockenhaus, 1907, Saxony-Anhalt, Brocken, Gipfelansicht, Germany

Norway Spruce(Picea abies) forest in snow at sunset, Brocken, Harz, Germany

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) in snow, Brocken, Harz, Germany

Walpurgisnacht(Clarke)
Walpurgisnacht : witches and demons celebrate on the Brocken

Brocken Spectre
THE SPECTRE OF THE BROCKEN a bizarre effect caused by projected shadows seen, notably, on the Brocken in the Harz mountains, Saxony, Germany Date: circa 1880

View of the Brocken, in the Harz Mountains, Germany
VIEW OF THE BROCKEN, IN THE HARZ MOUNTAINS, GERMANY. The Harz is the highest mountain range in northern Germany and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia

Full Moon and telescope on Mt. Brocken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europa

Picture No. 10892948
Noble Feather Star - on a brocken sea fan (Comanthina nobilis) Date:

Picture No. 10892945
Yellow Seafan - Brocken Thila (Eunicella cavolinii) Date:

Cross-section of the Brocken, Harz Mountains, showing strata. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London, 1823

Spectre of the Brocken or the Brocken Bow. The image of the observer is thrown on nearby fog bank by diffraction. Named for the Brocken, the highest peak of the Harz mountains, Germany

VIEW OF THE BROCKEN, IN THE HARZ MOUNTAINS, GERMANY. The Harz is the highest mountain range in northern Germany and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia

Oderthal and view of Brocken, Hartz, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Aurora borealis, 19th century
Aurora borealis, 19th-century artwork. The aurora is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes. It occurs when charged particles from the Sun are drawn by Earths magnetic

Harry Price, C. E. M. Joad and Fraulein Urta Bohn
Photograph of Harry Price, C. E. M. Joad and Fraulein Urta Bohn at the preparations for the black magic experiments on the Brocken, 18 June 1932 (the " Brocken Experiment" )

Harry Price and C. E. M. Joad on the Brocken
Photograph of Harry Price and C.E. M. Joad examining the preparations for the reproduction of a magical scene in connection with the Goethe Centenary celebrations on the Brocken, 18 June 1932

Fraulein Urta Bohn
Undated photograph of Fraulein Urta Bohn, who took the past of the " maiden pure in heart" at the black magic experiment conducted by Harry Price on the Brocken

Harry Price and C. E. M. Joad in Gottingen
Undated photograph of Harry Price and C. E. M. Joad standing in front of the " Goose Girl" fountain in Gottingen

Spectre of the Brocken
THE SPECTRE OF THE BROCKEN a bizarre effect caused by projected shadows seen, notably, on the Brocken in the Harz mountains, Saxony, Germany

1920S / Witchcraft
Masked Germans celebrate Walpurgisnacht on the Brocken mountain, a notorious site of witchcraft sabbats

Price, Joad at Brocken
Harry Price (right) and Professor C E M Joad at the Brocken, Germany, June 1932, investigating the mountains alledgedly magical features as part of the Brocken experiment

Brocken-Type Spectre
Brocken-type spectre in the form of a triple cross, observed by Whymper in the Alps

Brocken Spectre (Cig C. )
THE SPECTRE OF THE BROCKEN a bizarre effect caused by projected shadows seen, notably, on the Brocken in the Harz mountains, Saxony, Germany

Faust / On the Brocken
On the Brocken

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The Brocken, a majestic mountain located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, holds a plethora of captivating stories and enchanting sights. Known for its German Mountain Railway, the Brockenbahn takes travelers on an unforgettable journey through the snow-covered landscapes of this winter wonderland. Legend has it that the Brocken was once a site for black magic experiments conducted by Harry Price. These mysterious tales add an air of intrigue to this already mystical place. As you ascend to the summit of Brocken, you are greeted by breathtaking views of snow-covered spruces illuminated by the soft morning light. Standing at 1142 meters high, it is no wonder why this peak is considered one of nature's marvels. One particularly fascinating phenomenon associated with the Brocken is known as "The Spectre. " This eerie apparition can be witnessed in both photographs and engravings. It captures a ghostly figure looming over the Harz Mountains, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that leaves spectators spellbound. In literature and theater alike, scenes from Goethe's Faust have immortalized the specter's presence on the Brocken. Chromolithos and engravings depict these haunting encounters between man and mountain with great detail and emotion. Whether you find yourself aboard the Brockenbahn or exploring on foot, there is no denying that this mountain holds an undeniable allure. Its rich history intertwined with legends and natural beauty make it a destination like no other in Europe. So come immerse yourself in all that the Brocken has to offer – from its ancient railway to its snowy peaks – let your senses be captivated by this mesmerizing corner of Saxony-Anhalt.