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Dampfzug der Fichtelbergbahn in Kurort Oberwiesenthal
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Sportregion Erzgebirge - Stoneman MiriquidiRailway nostalgia, mining traditions and nature experiences for the whole family
"Glück auf" (Good luck!) is an old miner's greeting used in the Ore Mountains since the 16th century. Both the discovery of large ore deposits and the name of the enchanting low mountain range date back to that time.
With the wealth generated through mining, many attractive old town centres with noble town houses were built in the mountain towns. As the local people are aware of their traditions and are deeply rooted to their soil, the mining tradition can still be experienced in many tourist mines. The mining traditions and customs of the Ore Mountains reach their peak every year during the Christmas period. Then, magnificent Christmas pyramids and candle arches placed in windows will turn the region into the so-called "German Christmas Land" with its incomparable atmosphere.
It will certainly fascinate you watching miners march at a miners' parade with their band playing and dressed according to the traditional rituals. Yet the Ore Mountains are worth visiting not only during the winter, when you will mostly find ideal conditions for winter sports. In every season, the region offers attractive leisure time activities for the whole family, from sports activities to relaxing wellness programs or local cuisine in cosy restaurants. You will find all this when you travel along the Saxon STEAM RAILWAY ROUTE through the Ore Mountains, an outstanding steam railway region. Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of a ride on the Preßnitztalbahn railway when passing through some delightful scenery. Or take a ride on the daily operated, steam-driven Fichtelbergbahn railway to Oberwiesenthal health resort, the highest town in Germany. Numerous other memorabilia of the formerly dense network of narrow-gauge steam railways in the Ore Mountains can be marveled at as you visit the stations of the STEAM RAILWAY ROUTE.
Dampfzug der Fichtelbergbahn in Kurort OberwiesenthalPremium partner
Heritage (steam) railways
Kurort Oberwiesenthal · Ore Mountains
Vom 2. bis 20. November 2026 legen die Schmalspurbahnen der Sächsischen Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft (SDG) eine planmäßige Betriebspause…
Dampfzug der Preßnitztalbahn bei SchmalzgrubePremium partner
Heritage (steam) railways
Jöhstadt · Ore Mountains
Jöhstadt – Schmalzgrube – Steinbach Made alive a second time ... One of Saxony’s romantic narrow gauge railways once ran from Wolkenstein…
Weißeritztalbahn im Rabenauer GrundPremium partner
Heritage (steam) railways
Moritzburg · Saxon Switzerland / Eastern Ore Mountains
Vom 2. bis 20. November 2026 legen die Schmalspurbahnen der Sächsischen Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft (SDG) eine planmäßige Betriebspause…
Drahtseilbahn AugustusburgHeritage (steam) railways
Augustusburg · Ore Mountains
Erdmannsdorf (valley station) to Augustusburg (top station) Ride the cable railway to Augustusburg Castle! When talking about the…
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Schlettau · Ore Mountains
Bahnhof Schlettau A railway station with a remarkable history ... Our railway association opens the historic station building dating from…
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Schwarzenberg · Ore Mountains
Schwarzenberg – Markersbach – Annaberg-Buchholz Stunning views are guaranteed! ... The 26.7-km- or 16.6-mile-long route offers wonderful…
ErzgebirgsbahnHeritage (steam) railways
Chemnitz · Ore Mountains
Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company Travelling in one of the most beautiful holiday regions ... We from the Erzgebirgsbahn…
exPRESSzugreisenHeritage (steam) railways
Jöhstadt · Ore Mountains
Press GmbH – Eisenbahnbau- und Betriebsgesellschaft company Jöhstadt The "blue fleet" of the PRESS company ... The Eisenbahn-Bau- und…
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Schönheide · Ore Mountains
Schönheide Ost – Tannenbergsthal – Hammerbrücke Active on two gauges ... The FHWE association reactivated the Schönheide Ost/Schönheide…
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Oederan · Ore Mountains
Oederan Experience the local spirit! ... The oldest miniature park in the world shows Ore Mountain landscape scenes caringly crafted with…
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Schönheide · Ore Mountains
Schönheide-Mitte – Neuheide – Stützengrün-Neulehn Departure at the brush factory ... The first, longest and steepest narrow gauge railway…
Rügensche BäderBahnHeritage (steam) railways
Putbus · Ore Mountains
Lauterbach Mole – Putbus – Binz – Göhren At steam across the island of Rügen ... For over 100 years, railway lines with several different…
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Rittersgrün · Ore Mountains
Bahnhof Oberrittersgrün Experience Saxon narrow gauge railway history ... In 1971, when the Grünstädtel-Oberrittersgrün narrow gauge…
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Schwarzenberg · Ore Mountains
Bahnbetriebswerk Schwarzenberg A railway museum with jewels ... Founded in 1990, the Saxon Railway Friends Society (VSE) has turned the…
Heritage (steam) railways
Chemnitz · Chemnitz. Zwickau. Region. / Vogtland
Im Jahr 1997 gründeten die Landkreise und kreisfreien Städte des Verbundgebiets Mittelsachsen den Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund…
„Modellbahnland Erzgebirge“ in SchönfeldDiscover the region
Thermalbad Wiesenbad OT Schönfeld · Ore Mountains
A great experience for the whole family ... Would you like to see a part of the Ore Mountains from a completely different perspective?…
Bildverlag Böttger GbR, WitzschdorfDiscover the region
Witzschdorf/Gemeinde Gornau · Ore Mountains
Benefit from our literature when travelling through Saxony … The Bildverlag Böttger was founded in Limbach-Oberfrohna in 1992. In the…
Gemeinde SchönheideDiscover the region
Schönheide · Ore Mountains
A community with four train stations … The commune of Schönheide is located in the western extremity of the Ore Mountains, directly at the…
GEOPARK Sachsens MitteDiscover the region
Dorfhain · Ore Mountains
The GEOPARK is to be found in the heart of Saxony. This is the right place for anyone who wants to escape from everyday life, discover new…
HUSS Räucherkerzenherstellung, Neudorf im ErzgebirgeDiscover the region
Sehmatal-Neudorf · Ore Mountains
Neudorf (Sehmatal) Demonstration workshop "Weihrichkarzl" (Erzgebirge incense cones) ... Come by and join in! Find out everything about…
1. Räuchermann-Museum mit Gartenbahn, Sehmatal-CranzahlDiscover the region
Sehmatal-Cranzahl · Ore Mountains
More than 3,500 Erzgebirge incense smokers from eleven decades await your admiration in Cranzahl. The museum is open all year round from…
Kohlewelt – Museum Steinkohlenbergbau Sachsen –Discover the region
Oelsnitz/Erzgeb. · Ore Mountains
The fascination of Saxony's ‘black diamonds’ ... In the listed industrial buildings of a former coal mine, you can immerse yourself in the…
Bergstadt MarienbergDiscover the region
Marienberg · Ore Mountains
... Arrive in the Ore Mountains The mountain and Renaissance town of Marienberg in the heart of the Ore Mountains greets you with a hearty…
Besucherbergwerk „Markus-Röhling-Stolln“, FrohnauDiscover the region
Annaberg-Buchholz OT Frohnau · Ore Mountains
Mining tradition and mine railway Visit the Markus Röhling Stolln Mine in Frohnau (a district of Annaberg-Buchholz) and enjoy a special…
Stadt Kurort OberwiesenthalDiscover the region
Kurort Oberwiesenthal · Ore Mountains
Germany’s highest town … Situated at the foot of the Fichtelberg mountain, 914 m above see level, Oberwiesenthal is the highest town in…
ErzgebirgsSafariDiscover the region
Eibenstock · Ore Mountains
Ore Mountain Safari Nature, tradition, adventure and fun… experience what others only dream about We would like to take you on a tour of…
Altes Bahnhofsviertel Eppendorf e.V.Discover the region
Eppendorf · Ore Mountains
Bringing new life to the old railway station ... The local initiative's aim is to preserve historic buildings in the center of Eppendorf…
Erlebniswelt SeiffenDiscover the region
Kurort Seiffen (Erzgebirge) · Ore Mountains
Activities for the entire family The spa town of Seiffen is worth a visit at any time of the year – not least because of the Seiffen…
Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V.Discover the region
Annaberg-Buchholz · Ore Mountains
The romance of railways & vintage engine dreams ... The black steamers have been puffing with power and grace through a landscape right…
Stadt GeyerDiscover the region
Geyer · Ore Mountains
Ore Mountains pearl with monument train ... Geyer, first mentioned in the 14th century, is located roughly halfway between Chemnitz and…
Stadt JöhstadtDiscover the region
Jöhstadt · Ore Mountains
Worth visiting in any season … The mountain town of Jöhstadt is situated in the Ore Mountains, on the border with the Czech Republic…
Stadt OederanDiscover the region
Oederan · Ore Mountains
The town of Oederan - more than just home to the Klein Erzgebirge (Small Ore Mountains) ... In Oederan, the town of the Klein Erzgebirge…
Discover the region
Olbernhau · Ore Mountains
Experience Olbernhau with the whole family … Olbernhau, the "Toyland” in the Ore Mountains, is known as a very family-friendly place in…
Erlebnishotel Fichtenhäusel am PöhlagrundStay and enjoy
Bärenstein OT Kühberg · Ore Mountains
… Hospitality of the Ore Mountains and special activities Welcome to our charming hotel in the upper Ore Mountains, quietly located…
Gaststätte & Pension Zum Türmer, Annaberg-BuchholzStay and enjoy
Annaberg-Buchholz · Ore Mountains
Accommodation next to St. Anne's Church (St.-Annen-Kirche) "Zum Türmer" ("watchman") Restaurant and Guesthouse is located right by the…
Hotel Vierenstraße, Sehmatal-NeudorfStay and enjoy
Sehmatal-Neudorf · Ore Mountains
Welcome to Hotel Vierenstraße! Not far from the Czech border, about 6 km down the valley from the spa town of Oberwiesenthal, lies the…
Pension An der Erzgebirgsbahn, HammerunterwiesenthalStay and enjoy
Hammerunterwiesenthal · Ore Mountains
Quiet and quaint … Our cosy guesthouse is located right by the Hammerunterwiesenthal stop of the steam-driven Fichtelbergbahn railway…
Restaurant „Rodeo Steakhaus“, Sehmatal-CranzahlStay and enjoy
Sehmatal-Cranzahl · Ore Mountains
Dining near the train station ... Just 500 metres from Cranzahl railway station, the Rodeo Steakhouse restaurant in the former gymnasium…
Gaststätte Forellenhof an der PreßnitztalbahnStay and enjoy
Jöhstadt OT Schmalzgrube · Ore Mountains
In the small village of Schmalzgrube, which is named after an old stamp mill and cabin from the 16th century, you will find the…
Wolkensteiner ZughotelStay and enjoy
Wolkenstein · Ore Mountains
Overnight stay and great experience ... The Wolkensteiner Zughotel, a railway attraction of its own, offers accommodation in original…
Eppendorf
Partners at this station: Augustusburg Cable Railway · Preserve historic station Eppendorf
Geyer
Thermalbad Wiesenbad
Partners at this station: Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V. (tourism association) · Gaststätte & Pension Zum Türmer, Annaberg-Buchholz · Modellmanufaktur Beckert (model railway manufacturer), Annaberg-Buchholz · Markus Röhling Stolln Visitor Mine in Frohnau near Annaberg
Wolkenstein
Partners at this station: Wolkenstein Train Hotel · Auhagen GmbH, Marienberg · Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company · Town of Olbernhau
Jöhstadt
Partners at this station: Preßnitztalbahn – IG Preßnitztalbahn e.V. railway association
Jöhstadt
Partners at this station: Preßnitztalbahn – IG Preßnitztalbahn e.V. railway association · Tourismusverband Erzgebirge e.V. (tourism association) · The Forellenhof Restaurant at the Preßnitz Valley Railway
Jöhstadt
Partners at this station: exPRESSzugreisen · Preßnitztalbahn – IG Preßnitztalbahn e.V. railway association · Town of Jöhstadt · Erlebnishotel Fichtenhäusel am Pöhlagrund (family-run hotel)
Schlettau
Partners at this station: Eisenbahnverein Bahnhof Schlettau e.V. (Schlettau railway station association) · Erzgebirgische Aussichtsbahn (historic Ore Mountains railway) · Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company
Crottendorf
Partners at this station: Erzgebirgische Aussichtsbahn (historic Ore Mountains railway) · Eisenbahnverein Bahnhof Schlettau e.V. (Schlettau railway station association) · Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company
Sehmatal
Partners at this station: Fichtelbergbahn – SDG mbH (Fichtelberg Railway) · Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company
Sehmatal
Partners at this station: Fichtelbergbahn – SDG mbH (Fichtelberg Railway) · HUSS incense cone manufacturer
Oberwiesenthal
Partners at this station: Fichtelbergbahn – SDG mbH (Fichtelberg Railway) · Oberwiesenthal health resort · Pension An der Erzgebirgsbahn, Hammerunterwiesenthal
Kurort Oberwiesenthal
Partners at this station: Oberwiesenthal health resort
Breitenbrunn/OT Rittersgrün
Partners at this station: Saxon Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Association in Rittersgrün
Schwarzenberg
Partners at this station: Verein Sächsischer Eisenbahnfreunde e.V. (Saxon Railway Friends Society) · Erzgebirgische Aussichtsbahn (historic Ore Mountains railway) · Erzgebirgsbahn – DB RegioNetz GmbH railway company
Eibenstock
Partners at this station: FHWE support association · Ore Mountain Safari
Schönheide
Partners at this station: FHWE support association · Commune of Muldenhammer · Holiday home Hammerbrücke Station · Commune of Schönheide
Schönheide
Partners at this station: Museumsbahn Schönheide (museum railway association) · Commune of Schönheide
Kirchberg
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