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Ore Mountains

Take a cheap summer holiday in Europe and explore the Erzgebirge mountain range, which forms the border between Saxony in Germany and Bohemia in the Czech Republic. The mountain range takes its name from the word "Erz", which means "ore", because the mountain soil is rich in various metallic minerals.

Ever since the Middle Ages, these minerals have made the area one of Europe's most important mining areas. The Erzgebirge is also known for its proud tradition of wood carving and wood carving, especially for Christmas-related figurines. Räuchermänn, nutcrackers and pyramids are well-known products which are sold for large sums all over the world. There are several museums in the town of Seiffen, just north of the Czech border. Book a cheap hotel stay with Risskov and go on a self-drive holiday.

Oberwiesenthal

Oberwiesenthal is a town and ski resort in the Erzgebirgskreis in Saxony, Germany and is located Erzgebirge, also known as the German Ore Mountains, which is located on the border with the Czech Republic, 19 km south of Annaberg-Buchholz and 23 km northeast of Karlovy Vary. At 914 metres, it is the highest town in Germany and can therefore also offer a myriad of active opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts

The Fichtelberg ski resort in Obewiesenhal has over 15 km of ski slopes where beginners and experts alike can have fun on skis. There is also a specially designed Funpark where snowboarders have the best conditions to show what they can do on the many obstacles. There are also wonderful cross-country ski trails in the beautiful winter-clad countryside and, of course, a toboggan run. Fichtelberg is one of the most important ski resorts in Germany and has everything you need for a solid ski and winter holiday for the family and the kids.

Find cheap hotels for your winter holiday at Risskov and go on a snow adventure with the whole family. But summer holidays can also be really active in Oberwiesenthal, which with its many cycling and hiking trails offers a wealth of nature experiences for active families and hardcore sports enthusiasts.

Keilberg

Go on a skiing holiday to Keilberg, located in the Erzgebirge mountain range on the border between Germany and

Czech Republic. Find a cheap summer or winter holiday and drive south with the whole family. Keilberg is the largest ski resort in the area and thanks to the good selection of slopes, the ski resort is visited by beginners and experienced skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers alike. In summer you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the area. Find a cheap holiday at Risskov and remember to look out for the child-friendly hotels, so it will be a little easier to keep the troops in line. Take a car holiday to Germany and enjoy the snow or the sun, you decide the speed of the trip.

Klínovec

Klínovec is the highest mountain in the Krušné Mountains, and offers sporting activities all year round. Perfect for an active holiday. Klínovec is known for its excellent skiing facilities and over the last few years very large sums have been invested to make Klínovec a great skiing experience. It has been very successful and during the winter many ski-loving tourists return to Klínovec to enjoy the excellent skiing and snow conditions. There are 18 km of slopes with four chairlifts, five ski lifts and three rollerblades for children in the snow parks. The longest chairlift is almost 3 km long and starts at Jáchymov and the ski slope is 50-100 m wide and one of the longest and widest slopes in the Czech Republic. Klínovec is merged with Fichtelberg, which lies about five kilometres to the west on the German side of the border.

Klínovec is also a sought-after destination for cycling enthusiasts and as soon as the snow melts it's a mecca for mountain riders with both a trail park and plenty of exciting and challenging routes. As Kínovec is only about 700 km from the Danish-German border, it's an obvious self-drive destination if a ski or cycling holiday is on the wish list.

German Space Museum

Science has a way of fascinating, and so does manned spaceflight. Get the incredible story of space flight at the ´Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung´ and get up close to the aviation industry's special exhibition at Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz. One of the highlights of the visit is the ride in the MIR's training module, which is about 10 metres long and gives visitors an exclusive insight into how cosmonauts live. Learn about everything from the early days of space flight to today's advanced launch vehicles.

Music and Winter Sports Museum

Visit the small charming museum that combines music and winter sports. A rather odd combination, but there is both heart and soul in everything that happens at the small museum. Experience the early days of skiing and see how instruments are built. A visit that is both educational and entertaining for the whole family.

Wolf Pit (Vlčí Jámy)

A very special attraction in store. The Wolf Pit is two canyons which are very impressive! The area is actually an old mine where the old cavities have collapsed, forming the impressive canyons. Definitely worth a visit, whether you're into a nice spectacle or want to hike in the surrounding area.

Climbing forest Schöneck

Go on a car holiday in Germany with the whole family. Enjoy a cheap holiday and drive off at your own pace. South of Leipzig and close to the border with the Czech Republic, the Kletterwald Schöneck offers a swing up in the treetops. Here, ropes are strung out between the large trees at a height of around 15 metres, and like another Tarzan, the brave can try their hand at swinging between the trees. Kletterwald Schöneck has lots of fun activities and is a great family attraction, where safety is top priority and there is plenty of space to have fun together both up in the air and down on the ground. Find a cheap hotel stay at Risskov and experience a real family drive holiday in the south.

Bikeworld Schöneck

Go on an active holiday in Germany and bring your bikes. Bikewelt Schöneck offers a large network of cycling paths, with over 130 km in total. There is a wealth of routes with cool descents and plenty of room for freeriders in Bikewelt Schöneck. For cycling enthusiasts, there's plenty to choose from and great opportunities to get some miles in your legs. Go on holiday with children and find a child-friendly hotel in the area and enjoy your time together.

Ski World Schöneck

In winter it snows in Vogtland, and therefore the area offers many skiing experiences for the whole family. Cross-country skiers have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the 25 km of trails that lead through snow-covered forests such as the Vogtlandwald around Hohe Reuth. Enjoy lunch in one of the cosy restaurants along the route - without food and drink, the hero is no good!

Of course, there are hills too, and the three ski lifts are ready to take guests up to the 750-metre Hohe Reuth ski slope, as well as a ski lift leading to a 500-metre Backdrop slope. There are also lifts for the very young and of course all kinds of tuition is available, for young and old alike - well worth it if it's your first time trying out the skis.

Strap on your snowboard boots and throw your legs into the Skiwelt Schöneck Fun Park in Streugrün, where there are both carves and cruises. The various obstacles located in the snowboard park, Downbox, Bomb, Quater, Jibbox, to name just a few, make it even more challenging and fun to plane through the course.

Cigar and local history museum

How is the cigar rolled, why is it twisted? Get answers to all your questions at the Small Cigar and City Museum. A building from 1834, which today houses both the city museum, a café and tourist information. In the past, the building served as a hospital, home for the homeless, soup kitchen and later as both hostel and kindergarten, a truly colourful history. So learn about cigars and discover the special building that has housed so many different residents.

Chemnitz

An obvious city to visit is Chemnitz. The city is one of the most important cities in East Germany. In 1953, the city was named Karl Marx Stadt after the famous communist philosopher and economist. However, the city regained its original name when Germany was reunited in 1990. Large parts of the city were heavily damaged during World War II, but the town hall, among others, has been rebuilt, so that both old and new parts of the fascinating building can be found. You can also visit one of the biggest attractions, also of scale, the world's largest brick bridge. The bridge over the Göltz Valley was built of 26 million bricks in the years 1846-1851.

Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad, is a renowned spa town in western Bohemia, Czech Republic. Famous for its natural hot springs, the town has been a popular health and wellness destination for centuries. It is home to 12 main thermal springs, each with its own distinct mineral properties, which have attracted visitors seeking therapeutic treatments since the 14th century. The town is known for its beautiful architecture, including grand colonnades, elegant villas, and neo-Renaissance buildings. Karlovy Vary hosts the prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which is one of the oldest and most respected film festivals in Europe. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along the Teplá River, explore local museums, and taste the famous Becherovka herbal liqueur, a regional specialty. With its combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and therapeutic offerings, Karlovy Vary remains a vibrant and sought-after destination.

Boží Dar - Neklid Ski Resort

Go on a winter holiday to the ski resort of Boží Dar - Neklid, located in the Karlovy Vary region of the Czech Republic. The ski resort has around 6.2 km of slopes for both skiing and snowboarding. There are seven ski lifts to take skiers around the slopes. The slopes are located at an altitude of between 850 and 1,135 m.

The ski resort of Boží Dar is located just a few hundred metres after the town of Bozi Dar and here there are no less than eight hills of varying difficulty and lengths between 300 and 1200 metres. There is also a very well equipped Snow Park, so get your suitcase packed and go on a ski holiday in the Czech Republic and experience the great pis at the Boží Dar ski resort.