Fichtelberg ski lift planned - investor wants a spirit of optimism
Entrepreneur Rainer Gläß is gaining more and more access to the Fichtelberg. Some see the commitment as a stroke of luck, others are skeptical.
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City council in favor of selling the Fichtelberg suspension railroad
In the struggle for the future of the ski resort on the Fichtelberg, the Oberwiesenthal town council has cleared the way for the sale of the cable car and ski lifts. What happens now?
Investments and modernization on the Fichtelberg: sale of the operating company in Oberwiesenthal under consideration
Is the Fichtelberg about to be sold off? The Oberwiesenthal town council is to decide on Tuesday whether to sell Fichtelberg Schwebebahn GmbH. One interested party is already lined up.
New peace bell on Fichtelberg rung for the first time
A peace bell had been ringing regularly on the Fichtelberg since 2010. Heavily damaged by vandalism, it had to be replaced - after two years, the silence has come to an end.
Sale of the Fichtelberghaus in the Erzgebirgskreis planned
The Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak is a popular excursion destination. But it is up for sale. Interested parties need to hurry: The bidding period ends on Thursday.
Sale of the Fichtelberghaus: Erzgebirgskreis pushes the pace
The Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak is a popular excursion destination. But it is up for sale. Interested parties need to hurry: The bidding period ends on Thursday.
Dispute over the sale of land on the Fichtelberg in Saxony
The Erzgebirgskreis district wants to sell the Fichtelberghaus and other areas on Saxony's highest peak. This is causing criticism in Oberwiesenthal.
Jens Weißflog on applying for the Olympics, competitive sport and politics
Three-time Olympic ski jumping champion Jens Weißflog is ambivalent about Germany's Olympic bid, emphasizes the importance of competitive sport as a school of life and shares his clear opinion on politics, especially when it comes to dealing with the AfD.
100 years of the Fichtelberg suspension railroad: a landmark in the Ore Mountains
The Fichtelberg suspension railroad is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is an important attraction for tourists in the Ore Mountains. Find out more about the history and significance of Germany's oldest aerial cableway.
Escaped bull shot dead in Oberwiesenthal
A runaway 600 kg bull in Oberwiesenthal was shot by the gamekeeper after it was spotted on Thursday.
Police search for escaped bull and warn the public
The police are warning people in Oberwiesenthal (Erzgebirgskreis) about an escaped bull. According to the police, it became known on Monday that the 600-kilogram white and yellow spotted bull had escaped. The animal is said to have wandered into a wooded area above a quarry between Hammerunterwiesen ..
Filming for Erzgebirge thriller in Oberwiesenthal
Filming for the 11th edition of the Erzgebirgskrimis will begin in Oberwiesenthal on Monday. This may result in restrictions for local residents.
Ski season begins - thaw soon in the mountains too
While there is already a thaw in the lower regions of Saxony, the alpine ski season has started on the Fichtelberg. But how long will the white splendor last on Saxony's highest peak?
Start of the ski season on the Fichtelberg after completed maintenance
Shortly before the start of the ski season, the Fichtelberg cable car resumes operation.
First snowflakes on the Fichtelberg mountain
The first snowflakes of autumn fell on the Fichtelberg mountain on Sunday. At a temperature of minus one degree, the area in the Ore Mountains was "lightly sugared," said a spokesman for the German Weather Service (DWD) in Leipzig. On car roofs or meadows, the snow also remains for a while.For the n ..