Freshly groomed cross-country trail leading across snowy fields towards Bärenstein, with the Ore Mountains behind
Summer view over the wooded ridges of the Ore Mountains beneath cumulus clouds
Pink sunrise over snowy hills with hoarfrost on the trees

Winter landscape near Bärenstein

Holiday apartment in the upper Ore Mountains

A holiday thatbegins rightat your door.

86 m²Living space 3Bedrooms up to 9Guests
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A warm welcome to Bärenstein

Looking for a spacious, well-equipped holiday apartment in the Ore Mountains? Then you have come to the right place.

The house with the holiday apartment: orange façade, wooden balconies and garden in autumn
Carved wooden bear in the living room of the apartment

We offer an 86 m² non-smoking holiday apartment on the first floor – modern and with everything a good holiday home needs: three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room, a bathroom and separate toilet, plus a covered south-facing balcony.

Your accommodation is in a quiet spot on the edge of the village, just 200 metres from the forest. In winter you can join the cross-country ski trail almost at the front door; in summer, hiking and cycling routes start right here.

So that your holiday can start on day one, we have put together our favourite excursions and ways to relax. We look forward to welcoming you!

Tour of the apartment

86m²Living space
3Bedrooms
9Beds
200mto forest & ski trail
898mBärenstein, our local mountain

The apartment

Plenty of room for family
and friends

Spacious, bright and cosy: the apartment is ideal for families with children and groups of six to nine people.

  • Living room with corner sofa and dining table for up to eight
  • Fully equipped kitchen with three coffee machines
  • Three bedrooms sleeping up to nine
  • Bathroom with bathtub and shower, separate toilet, covered south-facing balcony
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Summer view of Bärenstein with Fichtelberg and Keilberg in the background

The location

Your holiday starts right on your doorstep

Winter or summer

Relaxing or active – the Ore Mountains have something for everyone.

The apartment is in a quiet location on the edge of Bärenstein. Many places are within walking distance, everything else is just a few minutes away by car, bus or train. Make the most of the great location!

Plan your route

  1. 200m

    Forest & ski trail

    In winter the cross-country trail starts 200 metres from the door – with connections towards Oberwiesenthal and Jöhstadt. In summer, hiking and cycling routes start here.

  2. 2km

    Bärenstein mountain · 898 m

    The table mountain with its observation tower and mountain restaurant offers a magnificent view of the Ore Mountains ridge. At its foot lies the ski area – ideal for beginners and families.

  3. 2.5km

    Cranzahl reservoir

    An easy walk through forest and meadows leads to the reservoir – a lovely destination in every season.

  4. 3.5km

    Cranzahl station

    Starting point of the Fichtelberg Railway: the steam-hauled narrow-gauge railway runs all year round to Oberwiesenthal station. The Erzgebirgsbahn regional train also stops here, and buses run from Bärenstein.

  5. 10km

    Annaberg-Buchholz

    The historic mining town with the late Gothic St. Anne's Church, the Adam Ries Museum, the Pöhlberg and one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Ore Mountains.

  6. 12km

    Oberwiesenthal & Fichtelberg · 1,215 m

    Saxony's highest mountain, with cable car, Saxony's largest ski area, summer toboggan run, ski jumps and long hiking trails.

  7. 13km

    Keilberg · Klínovec · 1,244 m

    The highest peak of the Ore Mountains lies just across the border in the Czech Republic – with ski area, night skiing and panoramic views.

Bärenstein

The village is named after its local mountain, an 898-metre table mountain. Bärenstein lies on the B 95 road between Annaberg-Buchholz and the winter sports resort of Oberwiesenthal and is popular with holidaymakers all year round.

No borders

The Pöhlbach stream forms the natural border with the Czech Republic. You can easily reach the neighbouring town of Vejprty on foot or by car – as well as Karlovy Vary, Boží Dar or Prague for a day trip.

Everything you need

In the village you will find shops, restaurants and ski hire. A lovely playground awaits younger guests in the village centre.

Still moorland lake reflecting the clouds, surrounded by spruce forest

Spring · Summer · Autumn

Summer

  • HikingBärenstein, Cranzahl reservoir, Fichtelberg – well-maintained trails right from the house
  • Cycling & mountain bikingTours across the ridges of the Ore Mountains
  • Mushroom pickingin autumn in the forests around Bärenstein
  • FishingTrout in the Zschopau, a superb salmonid river
  • Mining heritageShow mines and industrial monuments
  • Thermal bathsWiesenbad thermal baths (20 km), Silber-Therme Warmbad and the thermal baths in Jáchymov (Czech Republic)

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Advent · Winter · Early spring

Winter

  • Cross-country skiingTrail access 200 m from the door, loop around the Bärenstein
  • Downhill skiingBärenstein for families, Fichtelberg, Keilberg, Plessberg and Boží Dar
  • Sledgingon the Bärenstein, Fichtelberg, Pöhlberg and Scheibenberg
  • Winter hikingthrough deep-snow forests covered in hoarfrost
  • AdventChristmas markets, candle arches and miners' parades
  • Warming upWiesenbad thermal baths, Silber-Therme Warmbad and wellness at the Jáchymov thermal baths

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Excursions

Things to do in the area

Open observation car of a narrow-gauge railway in the forest 01
from Cranzahl · 3.5 km

Full steam through the mountains

The Fichtelberg Railway, more than 125 years old, puffs its way all year round from Cranzahl up to Oberwiesenthal – an experience for young and old.

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Fichtelberg · Keilberg · Plessberg

Slopes & summits

Fichtelberg, Keilberg and the Plessberg (Plešivec) in Bohemia offer modern lifts and snow-making – the video shows a sunny winter's day on the Plessberg. The ski area on the Bärenstein is ideal for your first turns.

Festively lit Christmas market with a large Christmas tree in front of the historic town hall 03
Advent

Christmas in the Ore Mountains

Twinkling lights, candle arches in every window, miners' parades and Christmas markets – above all the Annaberg Christmas market.

Glowing carved candle arch with candles 04
UNESCO World Heritage

Mining & crafts

The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Frohnau Hammer, the “Markus-Röhling-Stolln” show mine or the toy village of Seiffen.

Meadow full of purple crocuses at the edge of the forest 05
March & April

Crocus season

When the snow melts, the crocus meadows in Drebach turn into a sea of purple flowers – an insider tip for spring.

Rocks and flowering heather under a blue sky, forests in the background 06
Nature

Rocks, moors & views

The Greifensteine rocks with open-air stage and climbing crags, raised bogs on the ridge of the Ore Mountains and viewpoints looking far into Bohemia.

Two baskets full of freshly picked porcini mushrooms 07
Autumn

Mushrooms & forests

Pick mushrooms in autumn, enjoy the peace and quiet on a walk or stop off at one of the mountain inns.

Moorland lake reflecting the clouds 08
Czech Republic

Discover Bohemia

Just a few minutes across the border: Boží Dar with its raised bog, the spa town of Karlovy Vary, Loket Castle – and Prague as a day trip.

Prices

Fair prices, all inclusive

All prices are per night for the whole apartment, based on two guests. Bed linen and towels are included.

October – November 50 €/ night
April – Septemberexcept peak season summer55 €/ night
December – Marchexcept peak season winter60 €/ night
Peak season winter23 Dec – 28 Feb and Easter75 €/ night
Peak season summer20.06. – 03.09.60 €/ night

Additional guests

  • each additional person€15 / night
  • Children up to 2 yearsfree of charge
  • Children 3 – 10 years€10 / night

Final cleaning

  • up to 3 nights40 €
  • 4 – 5 nights30 €
  • from 6 nightsincluded

Good to know

  • Tourist tax adultscurrently €1 / day
  • Tourist tax childrencurrently €0.50 / day
  • Arrivalfrom 13:00
  • Departureuntil 10:00

For families

  • Cot available*✓
  • High chair✓
  • Petsnot allowed

* Please bring your own bedding or sleeping bag for the cot.

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We look forward
to welcoming you

Do you have any questions or would you like to book the apartment? Call or write to us – we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Holiday apartment

FEWO Frommhold
Waldstraße 3c
09471 Bärenstein

Postal address

Siegrid Frommhold
Altenburger Straße 5a
04643 Geithain

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