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Leipzig Says: Chemnitz is situated on Chemnitz River and is the third largest Saxon city with a population of about 250,000. It lies at the northern foot of the Ore Mountains.The city was founded in the 12th century, and during the 14th century it developed as a textile center. The trade...
Leipzig Says: On February 2nd, 1654 was the foundation of Johanngeorgenstadt by Prince Johann Georgs I of Saxony. Over the years Johanngeorgenstadt developed due to mining silver and producing glas. Today it is a famous holiday resort and an excellent ski resort because it is very snow...
Leipzig Says: Fichtelberg is a mountain in the middle of the Erzgebirge near the Czech border. It has a height of 1.214 meters and is therefore the tallest mountain in Saxony. From its top you have an excellent view over the Erzgebirge region and the Bohemian Basin. On a clear day you can...
Ratskeller in Stollberg: Great food for a good price
Leipzig Says: The Ratskeller in Stollberg is located next to the Town Hall. It offers traditional cuisine for low costs. I was here in December and ordered pork, Saxon dumplings & vegetables + 1 beer. As an extra I got a plate of salat. The service was excellent and all waiters were...
german_eagle Says: This restaurant is to find in Wolkenstein, central Erzgebirge (see my off-the-beaten-path-tip). The dining room is quite small and cosy with vaulted ceiling. They also have a (summer) terrace overlooking the nice square and with view of the castle.The Keller family restored...
german_eagle Says: The public transportation network in the Erzgebirge is very sufficient. Buses and Trams run from the cities Dresden, Chemnitz and Zwickau to the towns and villages in the mountains.If you are planning to visit small towns and villages you better have a close look at the...
Leipzig Says: This small place might not be on your road map. Coming by car, take Autobahn 72 (Chemnitz-Hof) and leave at Reichenbach, drive on federal road 94 southwards. Turn left in Rodewisch on road 169. After 8km turn right towards Eibenstock/Johanngeorgenstadt. After 25km you arrive...
Leipzig Says: Walking in the winter wonder land is great but to avoid wet cold feet why not to do a tour in a two-horse open sleigh? In Johanngeorgenstadt you have the chance to hire a sleigh for a few hours. In the early 1990s I had the chance to have a ride and it was a great...
german_eagle Says: The towns in the Erzgebirge mountains are linked by railways with cities at the foot of the mountains (Dresden, Chemnitz, Zwickau). Please note that these railroutes run along the valleys up toward the main crest of the mountains - parallel, but they are not linked with each...
Leipzig Says: Schwibbogen is typical German. Around Christmas time everywhere in Germany you see a "Schwibbogen" (Candle Arch) in the windows. What most people do not know the Schwibbogen was invented in Johanngeorgenstadt around 1780. It is a great souvenir for your loved-ones at home....
german_eagle Says: As usual in skiing resorts, Aprés Ski is very popular. After skiing (or for a nice break) people take a seat at the sunny terraces of restaurants, have a drink (or two ...), listen to music, chat ... and flirt :-)On the picture you see my favourite Aprés Ski spot in...
Climate in a height of about 800 m
Leipzig Says: There is no special rainy seasonAvg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 4 - 13°C ( 39 - 55°F ); min: -3 - 4°C ( 26 - 39°F )Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 17 - 19°C ( 61 - 66°F ); min: 7 - 9°C ( 45 - 49°F )Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 3 - 14°C ( 38 - 58?F); min: 3 - 9°C ( 38 - 49°F )Avg....
german_eagle Says: Schlettau is a tiny town located only a few miles from Annaberg-Buchholz in the Upper Erzgebirge mountains. Founded in the years around 1200 it soon became a relatively important stop and market place enroute the long-distance route Halle-Prague. The town has a nice but tiny...
Leipzig Says: Every third weekend in Advent the Schwibbogenfest (Candle-Arch-Fest) takes place at the Christmas Market of Johanngeorgenstadt. You can listen to Christmas Singers as well as to Schlager music. You find entertainment on roadside, stalls selling Glühwein and Bratwurst as well...
german_eagle Says: The Erzgebirge is home of many castles - and one of the most beautiful and interesting ones is castle Scharfenstein in the Zschopau valley, about 20 km southeast of Chemnitz.The oldest parts of the castle date from the 13th/14th century, but what you see nowadays is a...
german_eagle Says: Wolkenstein is a charming small town in the central Erzgebirge. It is located on a hill above the Zschopau river valley and has a pop. of about 1,800. The town is one of the oldest in the region, first mentioned in the 12th century.The picturesque small town has a very nice...
german_eagle Says: Although the Erzgebirge mountains are pretty small compared to the Alps there are quite some skilifts in several towns. None of those qualifies to be called "ski resort" - with one exception: Oberwiesenthal.This town offers very good downhill runs, with a maximum elevation...
XCountry skiing - Oberwiesenthal
german_eagle Says: Due to the elevation Oberwiesenthal and especially Mt. Fichtelberg offer the best snow conditions - which is great even for the xcountry skiers.Groomed tracks start right at the cable car, at the town's edge. But you better take the cable car up to Mt. Fichtelberg and start...
Leipzig Says: Erzgebirge means Ore Mountains. The name derives from all the ore that was found here, especially in the 15th and 16th century. The photos shows is a small wagon for carrying ore out of the mines. Since the beginning of electrification they has been replaced. A lot of...
german_eagle Says: As mentioned in the Intro, the Erzgebirge is *THE* German Christmas county. Nowhere else Christmas is celebrated in such a cosy, romantic way.A major part plays the light. Even for mining workers light has always been a special, very important thing. Since Christmas is in a...
Plan a Erzgebirge vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Erzgebirge locals
Aue attracts with many business and citizen houses with Art Nouveau and Gründerzeit style elements. Also the town hall (right photo - in the background) was...
Q: We are planning a holiday in the Erzgebirge in May or early June 2012. We are thinking of staying in Seiffen (self-catering in a...
A: Erzgebirge Tourism http://www.erzgebirge-tourismus.de The tourism site of the district where Seiffen is part of is however only in German. The Erzgebirge (Ore...
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Magical Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains)
The Erzgebirge mountains are located in the south of Saxony, the main crest building the borderline to the Czech Republic. With a length of 130 km and a width of 40 km it is one of Germany's largest...
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Welcome to the ORE MOUNTAINS (ERZGEBIRGE)
The Ore Mountains (German Erzgebirge / Czech Krušné Hory) are a mountain range in Germany and the Czech Republic. It extends over 150 km (95 miles) from the Vogtland (western border of Saxony) to the...
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