Family vacation: tips, destinations & activities

Altenberg in the Eastern Ore Mountains is made for families: varied, close to nature and full of exciting experiences. Whether it's child-friendly hiking trails, hands-on museums or excursions into nature - families will find lots of ideas for shared adventures and relaxing vacation days here. The site offers an overview of worthwhile destinations, tips and activities for young and old.

The town of Altenberg has been certified as a family-friendly vacation resort by the Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen.

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A family-friendly vacation is the perfect opportunity to spend time together, relax and create unforgettable memories. With a few tips and suggestions, your vacation will be an unforgettable experience for young and old.

From A for biodiversity in the Osterzgebirge wildlife park to Z for experiencing tin mining up close in the mining museum! There's something for everyone in the Altenberg vacation region!

On this page you will find excursion destinations, accommodation, tour tips and other suggestions for the perfect family vacation in the Altenberg vacation region.

Certified as a "family-friendly experience"

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Museum · Altenberg

Museum - Altenberg Mining Museum

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Zoo / Wildlife Park · Altenberg

Eastern Ore Mountains Wildlife Park

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Castle · Altenberg

Museum - Osterzgebirgsmuseum Lauenstein Castle

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Tourist Information · Altenberg

Tourist Information Altenberg

Leisure Park · Altenberg

Altenberg adventure mountain

Railway · Altenberg

Weißeritz Valley Railway

Certified as "family-friendly accommodation"

Hotel · Altenberg

AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg

Hiking tours for young and old explorers

Hiking Trail · Altenberg
Teufelino Hiking Trail for Children
Hiking Trail · Altenberg
Children's tour through Altenberg
Hiking Trail · Altenberg
Family Hike to the Wooden Sculpture Trail
Hiking Trail · Altenberg
Rote Weißeritz Loop Hike
Hiking Trail · Altenberg
Family Hike to the Osterzgebirge Wildlife Park

Cycling tours for the whole family

Bicycle Rides · Altenberg
Children's tour around the gallows ponds
Bicycle Rides · Altenberg
Mining bike tour
Bicycle Rides · Altenberg
High moor bike tour
Bicycle Rides · Altenberg
Family Bike Ride to the Altenberg Adventure Mountain
Bicycle Rides · Altenberg
Bike Tour—From High Moor to Garden Splendor

The Altenberg Tourist Information Office has also been recognized as particularly family-friendly.

Photo: Egbert Kamprath, CC BY-ND, Urlaubsregion Altenberg / Erzgebirge

Service for families at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office

Children's info point
Children's table
Hiking pass for children
Mascot Max souvenirs
Baby changing facilities
Child-friendly WCs
Warming facilities for baby food
Family changing room

Family-friendly certification by Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen GmbH

Becoming an ambassador for the "Family Vacation in Saxony" brand is not easy. At least 40 quality criteria and high requirements have to be met. The applicants are examined by an independent jury.

The requirements for a location include, for example

leisure facilities geared towards the needs of families with children
the service and friendliness of the staff
the quality of leisure facilities
tested safety on indoor and outdoor play areas
Activities and hands-on offers
discounts for children
paths suitable for baby carriages
and much more.

For guests, the seal of approval is a guarantee of special family friendliness.
Here you can find more information.

Further information on family vacations in Saxony can be found here.

World cultural heritage for little explorers - adventures with the whole family

A HUGE treasure deep underground
Video: Urlaubsregion Altenberg

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