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Things to see in Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. (Germany): 42 places and when to go
Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. is a town in Germany, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Nature (9), With kids (8). The best known are Schwarzenberg, Saxony, Buchschachtelberg and Fastenberg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.5288, 12.7766
- Places
- 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (11) · Nature (9) · With kids (8) · Mountains (6) · History (6) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 210 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Auersberg, at 1,018 m.
What to see in Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
The places in and around Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb., best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Schwarzenberg, SaxonyNature · Mountains1.2 km
- BuchschachtelbergNature · Mountains15 km
- FastenbergNature · Mountains11 km
- ScheibenbergMountain in Scheibenberg, Germany11 km
- Schwarzenberg CastleMuseum in Germany1.2 km
- AuersbergNature · Mountains12 km
- SchatzensteinMountain in Saxony, Germany8.6 km
- Grünhain AbbeyCistercian monastery6.1 km
- PrinzenhöhleNature14 km
- Anton-Günther-WegHiking11 km
- IsenburgCastle14 km
- Zelle AbbeyMonastery in Germany9.7 km
- Mahlmühle SchwarzbachHistory · Architecture7.4 km
- St. Nicholas' Church, AueChurch building in Aue-Bad Schlema, Saxony, Germany8.1 km
- Geotop Roter KammNatural monument in Saxony, Germany12 km
- Saint George ChurchChurch building in Schwarzenberg, Saxony, Germany1.2 km
- Heimatecke WaschleitheMuseum5.6 km
- GreifenbachstauweiherHot springs16 km
- Vordere AueNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany11 km
- Zoo der MinisZoo in Germany7.6 km
- Berg- und WanderhütteHiking6.0 km
- [Č] NS HorskáHiking12 km
- Crottentaucher e.V.Dive site12 km
- Fernwanderweg Görlitz – Greiz (Teil: Grossrueckerswalde - Rodewisch(Bhf)Hiking1.8 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Fernwanderweg Zittau – Wernigerode (Sachsen West), Jakobsweg Silberberg (Annaberg-Eich), Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland, W@nderbarer Silberberg, Ww Auersberg - Fichtelberg, [[Z] Potůčky - Železná cesta](/paises/europa/alemania/z-potucky-zelezna-cesta/), Zwoenitztal-Wanderweg
- With kids: Freizeitbad Greifensteine, Natur- und Wildpark Waschleithe, Silberstromers Fundora, Wurzelrudis Erlebniswelt, Zeiss-Planetarium und Sternwarte Schneeberg, Zwönitzer Schwimmhalle
- Hot springs: Gesundheitsbad ACTINON, Langbad
- Food and drink: Brauerei Fiedler, Ybnstoker
- History: Schaubergwerk Herkules Frisch Glück
When to go to Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
The best time to visit Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:41
- DecBest time7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. In June, 42 of the 42 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 210 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.?
The best known: Schwarzenberg, Saxony, Buchschachtelberg, Fastenberg, Scheibenberg, Schwarzenberg Castle. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 210 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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