Ore Mountains

Travel Guide

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

Default Image

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
IFA Schöneck, Hotel & Ferienpark
IFA Schöneck, Hotel & Ferienpark
Hohe Reuth 5, Schoeneck, SN
The price is P2,191 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P2,191
P2,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Schoeneck. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions WieLi and Schneckenstein are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (215 reviews)
"In short: one of the worst experiences I've ever had. Worst of all is the customer service. There was only one person at reception who spoke poor English. All the rest of the staff speak only German, all information and signs are in German. When checking in, we did not receive any information about ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

IFA Schöneck, Hotel & Ferienpark
Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
3.5 out of 5
Ceskobratrska 25, Teplice
The price is P7,238 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
P7,238
P8,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 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 ..."

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025

Wellness Hotel Pivovar Monopol
AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg
AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg
3 out of 5
Karlsbader Strasse 40, Oberwiesenthal, SN
The price is P6,612 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P6,612
P7,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Grosser Sessellift Ski ...
7.2/10 Good! (376 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 Jan 22, 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.
Chalet & Apart Fichtelberger - Blick
Chalet & Apart Fichtelberger - Blick
Markt 4, Oberwiesenthal, SN
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Cable ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 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 Oct 24, 2022

Chalet & Apart Fichtelberger - Blick
Landhaus-Chalet-Keilberger Blick
Landhaus-Chalet-Keilberger Blick
Karlsbader Str. 13, Oberwiesenthal, SN
Book a stay at this ski apartment in Oberwiesenthal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Fichtelberg Cable Car and Fichtelberg Vierersesselbahn ...
Landhaus-Chalet-Keilberger Blick
Rezidence Fontána
Rezidence Fontána
3 out of 5
Námestí Svobody 3312, Teplice
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Teplice. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Turistický vláček Humboldt and THERMALIUM ...
6.8/10 (14 reviews)
"We had a 2 days stay for 3 people and 1 infant . The apartment is huge nad can easily accomodate 6 adults . Having 2 bathrooms is really convenient . Ideally located in the Fontana mall , everything in teplice is walking distance and you have all you need for shopping in the building. You can visit ..."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2022

Rezidence Fontána
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.

Popular places to visit

Things to do