Ore Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chemnitz which includes 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

While there might not be top attractions in Lužec, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plešivec Ski Area and Pstruží Ski Lift.

Lužec
Hotel Neustädter Hof

Hotel Neustädter Hof

4 out of 5
Grünhainer Str. 24, Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Schwarzenberg Castle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"Top"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Neustädter Hof
Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol

Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol

3.5 out of 5
Ceskobratrska 25, Teplice
The price is ₹12,014 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹12,014
₹13,620 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Teplice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions THERMALIUM - Lázeňský dům Beethoven and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Thoroughly recommend
"Outstanding, clean and staff were fantastic."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg

AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg

Karlsbader Strasse 40, Oberwiesenthal, SN
The price is ₹10,143 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹10,143
₹11,466 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Grosser Sessellift Ski Lift and ...
7.4/10 Good! (384 reviews)
Absolutely awful - didnt have half amenities open
"The service was terrible. We booked a room online that said SLEPT 4…. It was a queen sized bed, in a room with barely any walking room around the bed. Literally 2 people would have been squished, so we had to upgrade (since we had 2 children with us). Online it said that there were TWO restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2022

AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg
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.
Apartmány Adam

Apartmány Adam

3 out of 5
911 Mánesova, Jachymov, Karlovarský kraj
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Jachymov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Zadní and Nehet are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay ar Adam apartments. Ondrej was really helpful and tentative. He responded quickly to any question we had. The complex is very well maintained and organuzed. Parking is located just in front of the building."

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024

Apartmány Adam
Apartments Fichtelberger Blick

Apartments Fichtelberger Blick

Vierenstrasse 1, Oberwiesenthal, Saxony
Stay at this ski apartment in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, ski-in/ski-out access and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Cable Car and Fichtelberg ...
"Fin og stor lejlighed. Det var sommer, så der var mange butikker og restauranter der var lukket."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2024

Apartments Fichtelberger Blick
Chalet & Apart Fichtelberger - Blick

Chalet & Apart Fichtelberger - Blick

Markt 4, Oberwiesenthal, SN
Stay at this spa apartment in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Cable Car and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Wohnzimmer mit kleiner Küche und oben zwei Schlafzimmer unter dem Dach. Alles geräumig, neuwertig und soweit in Ordnung. Lichtverhältnisse über dem Essenstisch könnten z.B. durch eine Stehlampe verbessert werden und die Couch unten könnte ein paar Kissen vertragen. Kleinigkeiten, die das gute Bild ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2022

Chalet & Apart Fichtelberger - Blick
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.

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