Schwarzenberg
The Rother Berg mining landscape is part of the UNESCO-listed Ore Mountains Mining Region but there is a lot more to discover during your 48 hours in Schwarzenberg.
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Day 1 in Schwarzenberg: Friday
Enjoy your first walk through Schwarzenberg‘s old town and meet the local tower keepers.
3 pm: Hammerparkplatz Information Area
Regardless of whether you have checked into a hotel or a holiday flat, a good place to start exploring Schwarzenberg is the Hammerparkplatz (Hammer car park), where you will find a specially designed visitor information area.
5 pm: Schwarzenberg's Tower Keepers
Schwarzenberg is keeping the old tradition of tower keepers alive who ring the bells on the tower of the old town hall on the market square every day at 5 pm. The town is also home to a very special glockenspiel, made of Meissen porcelain, which is being played at 5.05 pm. You can also book a historical guided city tour with the tower keepers, all dressed up in their historic clothing and equipped with lanterns.
After your first experience with some of Schwarzenberg’s special traditions, make your way to the tourist information to get all the practicalities you need for your stay in town. You can also buy typical souvenirs of the region and traditional handicrafts.
For dinner, try one of the many rustic pubs and cosy restaurants in and around Schwarzenberg’s old town, where from gourmet cuisine to regional specialities all culinary bases are covered.
Day 2 in Schwarzenberg: Saturday
Schwarzenberg is a place full of history and today, it’s all about legends and stories.
Schwarzenberg's legends and stories come alive on a guided tour. Visit the PERLA CASTRUM museum and the beautiful St. George‘s Church for more insights and take a walk in the park of the local Schwarzenberg Castle. Or alternatively and if you’re a keen hiker, how about exploring the area on a circular trail that provides great panoramic views.
If you are curious about Schwarzenberg's mining tradition and life "underground", we recommend joining one of the two daily guided tours at 10 am or 2 pm to explore the Pöhla mine, Europe’s largest tin chambers. The almost 2-mile ride on the mine train alone is an unforgettable experience. Duration of the tour: 2.5 hours.
8 pm: Cultural Event
You might have picked up some information about events in Schwarzenberg when stopping by the tourist information. We’d definitely recommend it! Why not enjoy a concert on the open-air stage in the Rockelmannpark, in St. George's Church or live music in the castle cellar. And we trust you have also found something to your liking for dinner.
Day 3 in Schwarzenberg: Sunday
On your last day, you’ll get to know a very special UNESCO World Heritage site and can enjoy some last views of Schwarzenberg.
The impressive mining landscape of Rother Berg in Schwarzenberg is part of the UNESCO-listed Ore Mountains Mining Region. The completely renovated “Erlahammer” manor house is a must-see, for architectural reasons alone, but there is also an interesting exhibition on the history of mining to be explored.
1 pm: King Albert Tower on the Spiegelwald Mountain
Your last impression of Schwarzenberg could also be the most beautiful: The accessible viewing platform of the King Albert Tower on the Spiegelwald mountain provides gorgeous panoramic views of the region, including a long farewell view of Schwarzenberg, the beautiful pearl of the Ore Mountains.