Winter idyll & fun in the snow in the Ore Mountains
Winter in the Altenberg vacation region
The Altenberg vacation region in the Ore Mountains stands for a varied winter vacation. Altenberg offers around 80 km of groomed cross-country ski trails and ski hiking trails through tranquil, snow-covered forests - ideal for cross-country skiing, ski hiking and winter hikes. Families will find family-friendly ski slopes in Altenberg, Rehefeld and Schellerhau with long opening hours into the evening. Numerous toboggan slopes provide additional fun for your winter family vacation. The "Gründelstadion" ice rink in Geising offers ice skating, curling and curling. A special highlight are the guest biathlon events in the Biathlon Sparkassen-Arena Altenberg, where visitors can get active themselves. Whether winter sports, enjoying nature or a family experience - Altenberg is one of the most attractive destinations for your winter vacation in the Ore Mountains.
Photo: Tourist-Information Altenberg, CC BY-ND, Urlaubsregion Altenberg / Erzgebirge
Advent and Christmas season
A time when tradition and craftsmanship come together in a magical way. The scent of wood and incense is in the air as people gather at the festive markets to enjoy craftsmanship and regional delicacies.
Our tip for all winter sports fans
Updated daily, you will find everything you need to know about the Altenberg winter sports region:
- Trail and piste reports, snow conditions, ski lift opening times, etc.
- Park and weather information
- Tips from the Altenberg vacation region
- Opening hours of tourist facilities
- Important information
You can conveniently download our daily news as a PDF, whether at home or on the move.
Your insight into the Altenberg vacation region
By bus and train to winter sports
Ski- und WanderExpress - The Müglitztalbahn RB 72 runs daily from Heidenau to the spa town of Altenberg. The S-Bahn S1 and S2 from Dresden offer connections with a change in Heidenau. The RE19 Ski and Hiking Express takes you directly from Dresden via Heidenau and Glashütte to the spa town of Altenberg all year round at weekends and on public holidays without changing trains.
PlusBus line 360+ - The bus line 360+ takes you directly from Dresden via Dippoldiswalde to the winter sports resorts of Oberbärenburg, the Altenberg health resort or Zinnwald and back. The bus line is therefore a very good alternative to the train.



