Seniors Discover Oberwiesenthal

Oberwiesenthal is a town and a ski resort in Germany. This world famous winter sports resort is situated in the Ore Mountains in Saxony, on the border with the Czech Republic. Seniors are invited to explore the highest city of Germany and its surrounding scenic beauty.

Whether by the oldest suspension railway, the historical postal coach or the Fichtelberg rail, fun is guaranteed in a town of just over 3,500 inhabitants. Whether by hiking, biking, monster scooter riding or mountain biking, seniors can explare the natural beauty around the Fichtelberg.

A transnational network of hiking is available. Year round events make the area highly attractive. To make your holiday in the Oberwiesenthal Resort even more pleasant, there is a different highlight just waiting for you every week.

Senior bikers, once the sun has melted the snow away, the first rays of the sun bring the shoots in the forest to life again. Mysterious places with small cliffs and untouched mountain meadows invite you to dream and while the day away. Ideal for biking and mountain biking.

Ski Haven Greets Senior Visitors

Above all else, Oberwiesenthal is a ski haven and is a medium sized ski resort with 7 ski lifts that offers skiers a respectable 994 feet of vertical descent. It was once called the “St. Moritz of Saxony,” Oberwiesenthal has 99 acres of terrain over 14 pistes with a total length of 12 miles. Oberwiesenthal is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for beginners and advanced skiers.

During the Cold War era, Oberwiesenthal was renowned as a training ground for young skiers. Athletes from the Erzgebirg have won 30 Olympic medals and 57 world championship titles in the area of winter sports.  The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Germany’s highest city, at 3,000 feet above sea level, is known for its healthy air as well as the birthplace of German downhill skiing, Oberwiesenthal itself is now being reborn as a modern resort. For getting there, the nearest airport is in Dresden.

 I found a great hotel for you to check out in what’s reputed to be Oberwiesenthal’s oldest stone house, which began as a foundry in 1747 and became a hotel and restaurant in 1974.

Here is a personal link of someone who has spent a good amount of time in the ski village. The Erzgebirge region is known to many outside of Germany for its typical Christmas products. Local artisans carve wooden ornaments, candle-angels, creche figures and nutcrackers all year round.

When taking a break from all the skiing, skating and sledding, another favorite pastime is to watch the toymakers and wheelwrights at work. Seniors, plan on some great air, great shopping, super food and a great experience in Oberwiesenthal.  jeb