Olbernhau
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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