Tour of Lights – safari through Christmas Land

Which time is the most beautiful in childhood and in the Ore Mountains? Christmas time, of course!
„Christmas in the Ore Mountains“ – we want to show you what it means to us and how we experience the Christmas season. Although it is the darkest time of the year, we look forward to this contemplative season. Why is Christmas celebrated here with so much love and devotion? Where does the longing for light come from?
The miner worked all his life in the dark mountain. Only a small light accompanied him. That is why, as a symbol of life, it plays such a special role for miners. At first it was just a small candle standing in the window; now a warm light shines in every town and in every house. In the towns and villages we are welcomed by huge candle arches (Schwibbögen) and large Christmas pyramids. On the way home we are greeted by angels and miners, nutcrackers and smoking men. The parlours smell of incense, and pyramids turn in the warmth of the candles. We go to the „Hutzenobnd“ (traditional evening get-together) or the „Mettenschicht“ (miners' last shift of the year), and attend the early „Christmette“ (Christmas matins) on 25 December. And on Christmas Eve the Christmas roast is on the table punctually at 6 pm (and that is every woman's ambition)!
We would like to enjoy this atmospheric time together with you. We will admire candle arches and pyramids, stroll with you across the most beautiful Christmas markets, be tempted by the smell of roasted almonds and fresh doughnuts, and try bratwurst and mulled wine. We look over the shoulders of Father Christmas's helpers and find one or two presents for under the tree – „genuine Ore Mountains“, of course. At the miners' parades we feel the centuries-old tradition when young and old miners march proudly in their traditional uniforms.
On our tour through the Ore Mountains at Christmas time we look out over mountains sparkling in the snow and villages shining in the festive glow of thousands of lights. Strolling from house to house we admire the festive decorations and the variety of figures in the windows. Feel the meaning of light and descend with the miners for the last shift of the year, the „Mettenschicht“. We meet woodcarvers and lace makers at the „Hutzenobnd“. In the villages the boys' choir sings and the children rehearse for the nativity play.
Come with us into the contemplative and festively decorated „Christmas Land Ore Mountains“. Because if Christmas is at home anywhere, it is surely in „unnerm Arzgebirg“.
Please register your TOUR OF LIGHTS at least 3 days in advance.
You can find all further information HERE or simply ask us.