Ore Mountains

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Chemnitz featuring a square or plaza and flowers
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Photo provided by Tourism Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Photo provided by Tourism Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Photo provided by Tourism Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH

Admire traditional wooden craftwork in the quaint villages of this area and learn about its prosperous past as a key region for tin and silver mining.

The Ore Mountains make up a rocky region of rivers, valleys and pretty towns. Historically, the mountain range divided the regions of Bohemia and Saxony, which is today’s border between Germany and the Czech Republic. The Ore Mountains’ opulent castles and churches exemplify the region’s historical wealth, which is owed to the tin that archeologists believe was mined here up to 4,500 years ago.

Peruse exhibits that tell the story of humankind over 300,000 years in the Saxony State Museum of Archeology in the major town of ChemnitzOpens in a new window. Learn about the region’s future at the Chemnitz University of Technology and pay tribute to the past at the Karl Marx Monument. Explore the Roter Turm Tower, which formerly held a prison. In the town’s southern outskirts is the white-and-yellow chateau of Klaffenbach Moated Castle.

A little to the southwest is ZwickauOpens in a new window, where you will encounter the glorious St. Marien Cathedral. Discover the work of a 19th-century German composer in the Robert Schumann Museum and attend a concert in the Neue Welt Ballroom.

Make your way east to charming villages in the valleys near the Czech border. The hamlets of Seiffen, Olbernhau and Marienberg are famous for wooden handicrafts. The latter village contains Marienberg Church, a Late Gothic 17th-century masterpiece that towers above the town.

Appreciate the scenery with a trip to the Vogtland Nature Park, which has many footpaths and cycle routes along its hills and valleys.

Anticipate harsh weather with frosty mornings and snow in winter. The warm summers make for ideal cycling or walking conditions.

Note that the mountain range stands in the eastern part of Germany, marking the border with the Czech Republic. The mountains cover a length of 90 miles (150 kilometers) and a width of 25 miles (40 kilometers). Arrive at Dresden Airport and get around the area by railway.

Experience the riches of the Ore Mountains, from scenic vistas to heritage landmarks.

Where to stay in Ore Mountains

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Lužec

Though Lužec might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plešivec Ski Area and Pstruží Ski Lift.

Lužec
Alpina Lodge Hotel Oberwiesenthal
Alpina Lodge Hotel Oberwiesenthal
4 out of 5
Annaberger Straße 83, Oberwiesenthal, Erzgebirge
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Cable Car and Oberwiesenthal ...
7.6/10 Good! (59 reviews)
It was fine
"Pros: Room was good size and spacious Mattresses were comfortable Bed was good size Room and hotel were clean Room was not noisy Sauna was pleasant Only 5 min to the slopes Cons: The WiFi did not work and there was bad phone reception The pillows were too flat The fridge was not cold enough"

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2019

Alpina Lodge Hotel Oberwiesenthal
Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
3.5 out of 5
Ceskobratrska 25, Teplice
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥20,165 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
¥20,165
¥22,860 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Teplice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions THERMALIUM - Lázeňský dům Beethoven and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Nice hotel
"The hotel is beautiful, all the areas are clean. The staff was nice, helpful and fast. Everything is perfect except the soundproofing of the room. I've been woken up in the next room since 4:30. You can hear absolutely everything, including small noises such as the mobile phone charger being pulled ..."

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Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
Rathaushotels Oberwiesenthal All Inclusive
Rathaushotels Oberwiesenthal All Inclusive
Markt 15, Oberwiesenthal, SN
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Cable Car and Fichtelberg ...
7.8/10 Good! (86 reviews)
Exzellente Qualität der Speisen und Getränke
"Sehr sauberes und freundlich/warm gestaltenes historisches Hotel. Exzellente Qualität der Speisen und Getränke. Sehr guter, schneller und netter Service. Schnelle Zimmerreinigung. Perfekte Lage direkt im Zentrum. Unbedingt Parkplatz anmieten."

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Rathaushotels Oberwiesenthal All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mountain hut in the heart of the Erzgebirge for larger groups. Pet friendly!
Mountain hut in the heart of the Erzgebirge for larger groups. Pet friendly!
Sankt Joachimsthal
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Jachymov. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Jedličkárna and Jarní ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Nettes Haus
"Es war sehr schön und groß genug. Kommunikation mit dem Eigentümer war problemlos. Schöner Grillplatz"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Mountain hut in the heart of the Erzgebirge for larger groups. Pet friendly!
Vacation home for 20 people, fireplace, sauna, 10 rooms, 10 bathrooms, very large, distant view
Vacation home for 20 people, fireplace, sauna, 10 rooms, 10 bathrooms, very large, distant view
Altenberg
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Altenberg. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Sommerrodelbahn Altenberg and Altenberg ...
10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Business Offside
"Wir waren 9 Leute und hatten eine fantastische Zeit. Die Lage ist super, die Ausstattung top und die vielen Gemeinschaftsräume haben sich perfekt angeboten um versch. Situationen zu schaffen und zu genießen. Lediglich ein zweiter oder größerer Kühlschrank wäre hilfreich gewesen. Ansonsten alles tip ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Vacation home for 20 people, fireplace, sauna, 10 rooms, 10 bathrooms, very large, distant view
Apartment in Rauschenbach Saxony near Forest
Apartment in Rauschenbach Saxony near Forest
Neuhausen Ortsteil Rauschenbach
Stay at this apartment in Neuhausen. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Nussknackermuseum and Skilift Sayda ...
Rauschenbach
"Super Unterkunft direkt an der Talsperre gelegen.Vermieter ist sehr nett.Gerne wieder mal."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Apartment in Rauschenbach Saxony near Forest
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