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Sights in the Erzgebirge: Top 8 most popular attractions

The Erzgebirge is considered to be one of the most beautiful Eu- The Fichtelberg suspension railway covers an altitude of 303 me- ropean low mountain ranges and stands for much more than just ters on the 1,175 meter long route. During the journey, you can en- mining, candle arches and craftsmanship. joy a fabulous view of the surrounding mountain landscape. When the weather is good, you can even see the Bohemian region. Take Its multifaceted, varied landscape in particular makes the Erzge- off - with one of the most popular sights in the Erzgebirge! birge a popular vacation destination. No matter whether in sum- mer or winter, whether an active vacation or a wellness trip - a vacation in the Erzgebirge has a lot to offer for the whole family. 3rd place: Manufactory of dreams Another, very young attraction in the Erzgebirge is the Manufac- 1st place: Castle tory of Dreams adventure museum in Annaberg-Buchholz. Augustusburg Castle is also known as the crown of the Erzge- The Museum of the Erzgebirge birge. This name can be traced back to the imposing location of In the museum, which opened in 2010, there is Erzgebirge folk art the castle. The unique castle is clearly visible from a distance. to marvel at, dream and participate. It is home to around 1,500 exhibits from all parts of the Erzgebirge, most of which date from High on the Schellenberg the period between 1890 and 1930. They have been lovingly The hunting and pleasure palace of Elector Augustus rises proud- compiled by Erika Pohl-Ströher. The objects not only reflect real ly on the 500 meter high Schellenberg mountain above the pic- craftsmanship, but also unique skill, creativity and above all the turesque valley. Since it was built in the 16th century, hard work that goes into each individual piece. A large part of Augustusburg Castle has lost nothing of its impressive charisma. the objects in the Manufactory of Dreams is characterized by the Saxon-Erzgebirge Christmas culture and the Erzgebirge toy pro- 2nd place: Fichtelberg suspension railway duction. The Fichtelberg suspension railway is not only the landmark of See-Do-Marvel the health resort Oberwiesenthal, but also the oldest and most In the museum, a tour awaits the visitor, which is all about "seeing- traditional cable car in . Since 1924, it has brought visi- doing-marveling." tors safely to Fichtelberg mountain and back down into the valley every day. Seeing: Here the focus is on what the collected figures actually depict, regardless of who they were made for or for what purpose. Effortless way to a gigantic view With a ride in one of the two gondolas you can climb the highest Make: The focus is now on the production and development of the mountain in Central Germany in just 3.5 minutes comfortably and individual pieces. Which materials were used, who is the artist or

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