Winter wonderland in the Ore Mountains – Snowy fun and relaxation
In the cold season, the landscape around our Waldhotel Kreuztanne transforms into a true winter paradise. Covered in pristine white snow and often dusted with snowflakes, the Ore Mountains shine in their winter glory, offering numerous opportunities for sports and peaceful winter days. Right outside the hotel, snowshoe hikes begin through the deeply snow-covered landscape, and cross-country ski trails are also nearby. Those who crave more speed can explore the slopes of the surrounding ski areas or zoom down the hills on a sled. After an active day in the snow, the hotel’s sauna area is the perfect place to relax – ideal for warming up and recharging. Winter vacations in the Ore Mountains are also great for families, with many fun activities for children, such as ice skating or building snowmen. Experience winter at its finest and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the snow-covered Ore Mountains.
All activities Winter Summer Sport Leisure Daytour Family (e) Mountainbike Hiking
Visiting Seiffen
The small toy village of Seiffen is known far beyond its borders. You can see and experience the production of wood art from the Ore Mountains here. Look over the shoulders of the craftsmen as they chop chips and turn hoops... or try it out for yourself. Find your own Christmas decorations for the upcoming holidays, for example at the traditional house Wendt & Kühn or at Näumanns Holzkunst & Design.
In the toy village Seiffen you will also find a summer toboggan run, the famous church of lights, a toy museum or the model railroad exhibition.
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour, Family
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km
Old Town of Freiberg
With Freudenstein Castle including the important mineral exhibition "terra mineralia". Also worth seeing is Freiberg Cathedral with a large number of objects of art historical value, including the tulip pulpit (1505), the miner's pulpit (1638), various epitaphs and two Silbermann organs (1711/1714).
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: > 15 km
Visiting Deutschneudorf
Abenteuerbergwerk Fortunastollen - go on a treasure hunt and find the legendary Amber Room. Listen to the miner's story or join in and tap your own stone with hammer and mallet.
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour, Family
Distance from Kreuztanne: 10-15 km
Visiting Neuhausen
Europe's first nutcracker museum with the largest nutcracker collection in the world, the largest and smallest nutcracker and the largest music box in the shape of a theater and much more.
A very different kind of experience is a visit to the "Erzgebirgisches Glashüttenmuseum". It is located in the historic Fronfeste, not far from Purschenstein Castle. It houses unique evidence of the art of glassmaking that once existed in the Ore Mountains, dating back to the time of settlements around 1200 and justifying the term "glass country" for this region as early as the Middle Ages.
If you want a particularly beautiful panorama, stop at the Schwartenberg (789 m). Not only is the fantastic view worthwhile, but the landlord of the Schwartenbergbaude always has a joke for his guests!
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: 10-15 km
Visiting Dresden
Dresden is internationally known as a cultural city with numerous important buildings, such as the Baroque Zwinger, excellent museums, such as the Gallery of Old Masters, and famous orchestras, such as the Saxon State Orchestra or the Kreuzchor. Much of Dresden's Old Town has been reconstructed and shaped by different architectural eras, in addition to the Zwinger, for example, with the Frauenkirche on Neumarkt, the Semper Opera House and the Hofkirche, as well as the Residenz Palace. The Striezelmarkt, founded in 1434, is one of the oldest and best-known Christmas markets in Germany. Dresden is also called Florence on the Elbe, originally mainly because of its art collections; its Baroque and Mediterranean-influenced architecture and its picturesque and climatically favorable location in the Elbe Valley have contributed significantly to this.
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: > 15 km
Discover the Sächsische Schweiz
Sächsische Schweiz is the perfect destination for hiking in Saxony. Varied hiking trails with steps, ladders and short climbs lead through the fascinating rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. In between, magnificent views await you each time. We are totally excited about hiking in Sächsische Schweiz.
Visit saechsische-schweiz.de for more information about the region. On this website you will find a number of beautiful walks in the area.
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour, Hiking
Distance from Kreuztanne: > 15 km
Visiting Karlsbad
Karlsbad, Czech: Karlovy Vary, is a spa town in the western part of the Czech Republic with about 48,500 inhabitants. The town is located at the confluence of the rivers Teplá (Tepl) and Ohře. Karlovy Vary is one of the most famous and traditional spas in the world.
Since July 24, 2021, the town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the most important spa towns in Europe.
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km
Visiting Prague
Just strolling through the historic center of the city is an experience: the many small, winding streets, churches and imposing Gothic and Baroque buildings give the city a charm all of its own. When the sun shines, the "Golden City" certainly shows its best side - according to legend, Prague got this name because of the sandstone towers that glisten gold in the sunlight.
One of the city's most famous attractions is Prague Castle, an imposing complex of churches and fortifications. As you explore the area around the castle, be sure to take a stroll through the beautiful gardens that surround it.
Season: Winter, Summer
Activity: Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: > 15 km
Discover the surroundings of Altenberg
The leisure facilities in the Holiday Region Altenberg are particularly versatile, whether you are young or old, small or large - here you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for!
Season: Winter
Activity: Sport, Leisure, Daytour
Distance from Kreuztanne: 0-5 km
Winter sports in the Erzgebirge
There are numerous winter sports possibilities in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. When snow conditions are good, we recommend a snowshoe hike directly from the hotel - right across the field with a beautiful view of the snowy ridge of the Ore Mountains!
In the ski areas of Holzhau, Bad Einsiedel and Hermsdorf you will find top level cross-country ski trails. You can reach these areas by car in about 15 minutes.
Season: Winter
Activity: Sport, Leisure, Daytour, Family, Hiking
Distance from Kreuztanne: > 15 km
