--- title: "Group tour \"Christmas in the Ore Mountains \"" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/package/christmastime-in-the-ore-mountains" description: "Hardly any other region in Saxony is as famous for its Christmas rituals as the Erzgebirge with its unique tradition of wooden art and toy making.You can look over the shoulders of master craftsmen at work in a number of workshops that have been preserved to this day and experience traditional craftsmanship up close: hoop turning in a Seiffen toymaker's workshop, lace-making in an Annaberg parlor, the production of smoked candles with the popular Christmas scents and the baking of Erzgebirge Christmas stollen.Particularly moving are the mining parades and processions as well as Metten shifts in the strongholds of the former silver mining industry. The traditions and customs in the Ore Mountains are many centuries old and are an integral part of Saxony's culture.Christmas in the Ore Mountains: The Ore Mountains are the cradle of German Christmas traditions. For centuries, nutcrackers, candle arches and smokers have been made from wood here, creating a cozy atmosphere during the Advent season. You can look over the shoulders of master craftsmen at work in various workshops and experience traditional craftsmanship up close: hoop turning in a Seiffen toymaker's workshop, lace-making in an Annaberg parlor, the production of smoked candles with the popular Christmas scents and the baking of Erzgebirge Christmas stollen." language: "en" type: "Offer" image: "https://dam.destination.one/836148/473201c7333071e2ca2f96c01b37047abaa87e2e5a9900f4ec52ca6e50c0ec7b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Package" --- Share Group tour "Christmas in the Ore Mountains " ============================================ Christmas in the Erzgebirge - Group Offer/Family Offer - Food - Winter holidays - Christmas/festive season - 4 bis 7 Tage - from €229.00 p.P. Narrow-gauge railroad with steam locomotive in the wintry Ore Mountains, surrounded by a fresh snowy landscape. A hand-carved peasant couple with horses in a showcase exhibition. A young musician in traditional dress holds a cymbal, surrounded by festively dressed people. Wooden handicraft in Seiffen: Three little smokers with a black coat and a book in their hands. Erzgebirge nutcracker in royal garb with crown in a decorative room. 25.11.11-11-25/ Annaberg/ The whole town is once again a Christmas mountain for visitors from near and far. The start of the Annaberg Christmas market begins with the traditional Living Market Pyramid spectacle. Symbolically, all 18 figures descend from the pyramid and introduce themselves to visitors as part of the spectacle. The Miners' Advent on December 4, the big mountain parade on December 18, as well as mountain concerts and Mettenschichten, the Annaberg Mountain Altar and four visitor mines get locals and many guests in the mood for the most beautiful days of the year in the Ore Mountains. At the foot of the Pöhlberg, around the famous Annenkirche church in Annaberg-Buchholz, a huge sea of lights, candle arches and light bearers, pyramids and Christmas trees light up again for four weeks.Photo: Wolfgang Schmidt aktuell-sachsen@t-online.de Snow-covered Christmas market Annaberg Buchholz, illuminated, with impressive Christmas tree and church. Experience the special flair of the Christmas season. Hardly any other region in Saxony is as famous for its Christmas rituals as the Erzgebirge with its unique tradition of wooden art and toy making. You can look over the shoulders of master craftsmen at work in a number of workshops that have been preserved to this day and experience traditional craftsmanship up close: hoop turning in a Seiffen toymaker's workshop, lace-making in an Annaberg parlor, the production of smoked candles with the popular Christmas scents and the baking of Erzgebirge Christmas stollen. Particularly moving are the mining parades and processions as well as Metten shifts in the strongholds of the former silver mining industry. The traditions and customs in the Ore Mountains are many centuries old and are an integral part of Saxony's culture. Christmas in the Ore Mountains: The Ore Mountains are the cradle of German Christmas traditions. For centuries, nutcrackers, candle arches and smokers have been made from wood here, creating a cozy atmosphere during the Advent season. You can look over the shoulders of master craftsmen at work in various workshops and experience traditional craftsmanship up close: hoop turning in a Seiffen toymaker's workshop, lace-making in an Annaberg parlor, the production of smoked candles with the popular Christmas scents and the baking of Erzgebirge Christmas stollen. Read more Dates ----- Good to know ------------ Categories - Group Offer/Family Offer - Food - Winter holidays - Christmas/festive season Catering - Half Board Price info **Further information:** The prices apply for groups of 30 or more, are intended as a guide and are usually valid all year round. All services are provided in German. The package is generally not suitable for people with reduced mobility. We will be happy to provide you with more detailed information. For German nationals, the current identity documents apply. All other persons please note the respective passport and visa deadlines. Your embassy will be happy to provide you with information on this. In our travel conditions you will find the cancellation policy. We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance. Read more Persons 25 People Read more Services #### **Look forward to:** - 3x overnight stay incl. breakfast in a 3-star hotel in the Ore Mountains - 2x dinner at the hotel - 1x Erzgebirge evening with Neinerlaa dinner - 1x admission and guided tour of the show workshop in Seiffen - 1x ride on the Fichtelbergbahn from Cranzahl to Oberwiesenthal incl. coffee, mulled wine and stollen - 1x admission to the "Manufactory of Dreams" - 1x admission and guided tour of an incense candle factory Read more Itinerary Day 1 - Visit to the stollen bakery and dinner Today you will be spoiled with culinary delights during a visit to a stollen bakery with tasting. You will enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in the Ore Mountains Day 2 - Visit to show workshops and ride on the Fichtelberg Railway You will travel to Seiffen and visit the Seiffen show workshop. Afterwards, take a ride on the Fichtelbergbahn from Cranzahl to Oberwiesenthal. Dinner at the hotel Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in the Ore Mountains Day 3 - Annaberg-Buchholz Christmas market & visit to a smoked cone manufacturer A visit to the Christmas market in Annaberg-Buchholz will give you a Christmas feeling. Afterwards, you will visit St. Anne's Church and the "Manufactory of Dreams". The day ends with a visit to an incense candle manufacturer. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel in the Ore Mountains Day 4 - Visit to an Erzgebirge Christmas market and journey home Today you can enjoy mulled wine and bratwurst at a Christmas market in the Ore Mountains. 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