"Annaberg-Buchholz in the Ore Mountains" Annaberg-Buchholz by german_eagle

Annaberg-Buchholz Travel Guide: 58 reviews and 365 photos

Facts first

Annaberg-Buchholz is the major town of the Upper Erzgebirge (Ore) mountains, culturally and economically. As the name indicates it consists of two parts, until 1945 separate towns. Annaberg is located on the eastern side of the Sehma river valley, Buchholz a bit to the south on the western side of the valley. Annaberg boomed after silver was discovered in the area and the town was founded in 1496, the population grew to 4,000 until 1501 and the town was one of the wealthiest in Germany in the 16th century. Nowadays A-B is inhabited by about 22,000 people.

Reasons for visiting

St. Annen church

There are so many interesting sights in Saxony, cities, small towns, landscapes, that Annaberg-Buchholz is often overlooked, especially since it is located a bit off the major roads in the mountains. But there is one time of year when it attracts crowds: Advent/Christmas time, no surprise since that's the same all over the Erzgebirge mountains.

During the rest of the year you almost have Annaberg-Buchholz for yourself, except for a few architecture enthusiasts who have heard of the gorgeous St. Annen church and stop for a few hours. Even better for you! Where else can you explore an authentic old town with many beautiful townhouses, churches, interesting museums, enjoy good food at low prices, take in beautiful landscape without being bothered by crowds?

landscape around Annaberg

Annaberg-Buchholz also makes a perfect base for a longer vacation: it is located in day trip distance to other major cities/sights like Freiberg, Dresden, Leipzig, Karlovy Vary, Prague etc., not to mention the immediate surrounding in the Erzgebirge mountains themselves.

Hiking and biking opportunities in summer are endless. In winter cross-country skiing is possible in the immediate surroundings, quite good downhill skiing is enjoyable in Oberwiesenthal, only a half hour away by car or a bit longer by public transportation.

Intro Updated Oct 25, 2009
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City park with game reserve Off The Beaten Path (7)

On our walk up to Pöhlberg we visited the city park that has a game reserve, playground for kids and... more travel advice

Pöhlberg mountain Off The Beaten Path (7)

The local mountain of Annaberg is Pöhlberg, elevation 832 m. Doesn't sound very high, but it is definitely a landmark in... more travel advice

Public Library Off The Beaten Path (7)

I'll admit it: I am a fan of libraries. I am not only fascinated by the knowledge they keep for use (also called reading... more travel advice

Catholic church of the Holy Cross - Annaberg-Buchholz

Catholic church of the Holy Cross Things to Do (8)

Annaberg's catholic church is by far not as magnificent as the evangelic church(es) - quite unusual and disturbing for... more travel advice

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Written Oct 25, 2009

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Frohnauer Hammer - owners' house

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Kathrin_E Oct 24, 2011 at 3:38 AM

Sooo, meine Annaberg-Seite ist jetzt erstmal soweit fertig. Die Restauranttips hast Du ja schon alle, die spare ich mir. Ansonsten dürfte alles drin sein...
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Nemorino Oct 8, 2011 at 3:32 AM

Hello Ingo, you’ve added a number of fine new tips and updates since I last looked at this page. I especially like your new tip on the public library, since I am also a fan of libraries and I agree that they tell a lot about the town and its citizens. Great that even tourists can register for free.
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HORSCHECK Sep 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Ingo, outstanding updated and new tips on your brilliant Annaberg-Buchholz page. The 832 m tall Pöhlberg is still 172 m higher than the highest mountain in the region where I live. *winkygrin*
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bugulma Nov 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM

seems interesting place to visit. I hope one day I will come to Dresden by Aeroflot and visit its beautiful surroundings. To see the christmas market for example :-)
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globetrott Oct 31, 2009 at 5:30 AM

an interesting page, thanks for sharing, Ingo !
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yumyum Oct 25, 2009 at 9:56 AM

The page must be for me, too! haha Lovely page this! Hope to visit the Erzgebirge one day, the cross-country skiing sounds great.