The Erzgebirge on Your Doorstep
Mountains, forests, craftsmanship. A region waiting to be discovered.
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Mining Tradition for Centuries
The Erzgebirge is so much more than mountains. For centuries, silver and tin were mined here, and that mining tradition still shapes the region today. Schwibbögen and Räuchermännchen, nutcrackers and Christmas pyramids – they all come from here.
This craftsmanship is recognised as UNESCO World Heritage. In the region's workshops you can watch the carvers at work. And during the festive season, the entire valley glows in a sea of lights.
UNESCO World Heritage Erzgebirge Folk Art
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Excursions from the Hotel
Schwarzenberg (5km) – Castle, old town, railway museum
Greifensteine Adventure Forest (10km) – High ropes course for all ages
Annaberg-Buchholz (15km) – St Anne's Church, Markus-Röhling-Stolln mine
Fichtelberg (20km) – Saxony's highest peak, cable car, ski area
Erzgebirge Scenic Railway (25km) – Historic steam train rides
Zwickau (40km) – August Horch Museum, Robert Schumann House
Christmas Country Erzgebirge
Christmas up here is something truly special. When the first snow falls, the Schwibbögen light up in every window. Christmas markets in Schwarzenberg and Annaberg-Buchholz, mulled wine and Stollen, candlelight and craftsmanship.
Advent in the Erzgebirge is steeped in tradition. Come between November and January and experience a region that lives Christmas like no other.