Oberwiesenthal Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of Germany
About Oberwiesenthal
Oberwiesenthal was founded as a mining community during the era of "Berggeschrey" (sic!) in early modern times. While the mining was mostly over even before World War I, winter tourism brought new wealth to this town within easy reach of several slopes. During communist times, Oberwiesenthal was without doubt the premier winter sports destination of East Germany, and a centre for the training of world-class athletes to win gold for the "peasants and farmers' state". While winter sports never left the place, it was not unaffected by reunification of Germany and with it many formerly regular visitors making the most of their newfound freedom to travel elsewhere. However, Oberwiesenthal has since bounced back and even attracts visitors from the other side of the former Iron Curtain that were
Top Attractions in Oberwiesenthal
Explore the best things to see and do in Oberwiesenthal:
- ★Fichtelberg
- ★Fichtelberg Cable Car
- ★Kursächsische Postmeilensäule
- ★Martin-Luther-Kirche
- ★Ski- und Heimatmuseum
Where to Stay in Oberwiesenthal
- 🏨Oberwiesenthal hotel
- 🏨Relaxhotel Sachsenbaude
Oberwiesenthal Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: