Ski vacations Schwarzenberg - World heritage and tradition in the heart of the Ore Mountains!

Schwarzenberg

Schwarzenberg is located at an altitude of 468 metres in the Ore Mountains and, with a population of around 18,000, is one of the oldest communities in the region with a history stretching back over 850 years. Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Ore Mountains", the town is characterised by its well-preserved historic old town, which is dotted with romantic half-timbered houses and imposing buildings. The sights include Schwarzenberg Castle, which towers majestically over Schwarzenberg as a landmark, and the baroque St George's Church. Another highlight is the railway museum, which provides an insight into the region's industrial history. As part of the Erzgebirge mining region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town invites you to explore the region's cultural and historical roots. Its location in the heart of the Erzgebirge countryside also makes the town an ideal starting point for excursions into the surrounding winter landscape.

In and around Schwarzenberg, cross-country skiers can look forward to over 60 kilometres of well-prepared trails in winter, leading through idyllic forests and over rolling hills. In addition, the entire Ore Mountains are one of the largest cross-country skiing areas in Germany with an impressive network of around 1,000 kilometres of trails. A highlight for active holidaymakers in the cold season is the Kammloipe, which runs for 36 kilometres through the wintry landscape of the German-Czech border region. Cross-country skiing schools in Schwarzenberg and the surrounding villages offer courses for all skill levels and hire stations always have modern cross-country skiing equipment available.

The Ore Mountains

A natural border between Saxony and Bohemia, the Ore Mountains came into being around 300 million years ago and are one of Saxony's most famous holiday region. Surrounded by the Elbsandstein Mountains, the Vogtland and the Northern Bohemian Basin, the two highest peaks of the Ore Mountains just wait to be conquered: the Keilberg on the Czech side (1,244 m) and the Fichtelberg on the German side (1,215 m).

The mining history of this region began in the 12th century with the first findings of the valuable ore after which the region was named. You will not find miners here any more, but mine shafts and tunnels can still be visited today. The hard work can still be felt and seen just like it was back 600 years ago, when miners worked day in day out underground without any daylight.

The beautiful nature offers well looked after hiking tracks as well as great pistes and cross-country trails. The Ore Mountains are a unique combination of relaxation and adventure holiday for young and old.

Travel Schwarzenberg

• By train: Schwarzenberg (Erzgeb) (in town), Aue (Sachs) (approx. 10 km)
• By plane: Dresden (approx. 122 km), Leipzig/Halle (approx. 148 km)