Discover Johanngeorgenstadt

Johanngeorgenstadt brings mining history, Erzgebirge crafts and architecture to life through specific places and demonstrations. The Am Schwefelbach natural swimming pool offers a seasonal option, too. When planning your trip, you can therefore focus on different things: historical discoveries, traditional crafts or time by the water.

Mining history brought to life

At the Pferdegöpel, a demonstration shows how a shaft was operated using two horses. The combination of the demonstration, the exhibition in the Huthaus and the mining trail offers several ways to explore mining history: you can watch the hoisting process, look around the exhibition and learn more about the subject along the trail. The demonstration, in particular, turns a technical term into a vivid process.

Church architecture and crafts

The Evangelical Lutheran town church is Neo-Gothic and has three naves. It was rebuilt to designs by Arnold and Pfau; its tower is 67 metres tall, including the cross. “Three-naved” describes the division of the church interior into three naves. Together with its Neo-Gothic design and the stated tower height, this gives you specific architectural features to look for when visiting the town church.

You can also discover Johanngeorgenstadt’s craft traditions and Erzgebirge folk art through demonstrations: a glove maker and a Schwibbogen maker show their skills. The two demonstrations present different kinds of craftsmanship side by side and complement the mining history with living examples of regional design traditions.

Time by the water and practical information

The Am Schwefelbach natural swimming pool offers swimming, large sunbathing lawns, play areas for children, a water slide and sports facilities. Visitors can change in the changing rooms; sanitary facilities and a kiosk are also available. A small motorhome parking area is right next to it. Opening hours follow a seasonal schedule, so check them before your visit. The pool offers different options for planning your day from a visit to the architecture or a craft demonstration.

The Tourist Information Centre can help you find your way around, with advice on holidays, sports and leisure, as well as information on regional public transport timetables and winter sports conditions. You can also get hiking maps, postcards and accommodation information there; event tickets are sold as well. If you are travelling for an event, it is best to ask about the specific opening hours and ticket availability.

In the wider destination of Erzgebirgskreis

Beyond Johanngeorgenstadt, the wider destination of Erzgebirgskreis offers further cultural and hiking opportunities. The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2019. Seiffen is associated with Erzgebirge folk art and is considered its cradle. The Seiffen Open-Air Museum of Erzgebirge Folk Art features historic buildings and workshops from the 19th and early 20th centuries. At the heart of the museum is the original, well-preserved Preißler turning mill, powered by water, in the spa town of Seiffen.

Hiking routes also offer options at different scales: the signposted trail network in Erzgebirgskreis covers around 4,500 kilometres. Panorama trails around Schneeberg, Schwarzenberg and Zwönitz offer views of historic town centres. The Schwarzenberg Panorama Trail is a 13.8-kilometre circular hike along the heights around Schwarzenberg; the stated duration is approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes. Another notable high point is the Fichtelberg near Oberwiesenthal, at 1,215 metres, the highest mountain in Saxony. These regional examples can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your trip: local cultural and swimming options or further discoveries in Erzgebirgskreis.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Zwönitz, Thum, Eibenstock, Schwarzenberg/Erzgebirge, Burkhardtsdorf, Pobershau, Crottendorf, Oberwiesenthal.

Go to the wider travel overview: Erzgebirgskreis.