Olbernhau

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Olbernhau

Name

Olbernhau

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Olbernhau is a town in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony, situated in the Ore Mountains near the Czech border. Historically significant for its 16th-century ore mining and gunsmithing industry, it is now a popular tourist destination. Notable landmarks include the Saigerhütte open-air museum and the historic Copper Hammer Mill.

Statistics

Area

125.36 km²

Population

10,307

Location