Schwarzenberg Attractions

Schwarzenberg lies in a deep basin in the western Erzgebirge at the junction of the Schwarzwasser and the Mittweida. Surrounded by hills, it offers good walking, climbing and skiing.

Schwarzenberg Museum

The exhibits in the Erzgebirge Iron and Tin Museum in Schwarzenberg include a 19th C. nailsmith's forge and products from foundries in the Erzgebirge.

Hours

May 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	14:00	Closed	14:00	Closed	14:00	14:00
Close		16:00		16:00		16:00	16:00

October 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	14:00	Closed	Closed	Closed	14:00	Closed
Close		16:00				16:00

Schwarzenberg Schloss

The Late Gothic Schloss Schwarzenberg (1433) incorporates remains, including a keep from an earlier 12th C. castle; in 1555-58 it was converted into a hunting lodge by Elector Augustus of Saxony. It now contains a museum.

Address

Schwarzenberg Schloss Museum
D-08340 Schwarzenberg
Germany

St George's Church

The parish church of St George (1690-99) in Schwarzenberg is an aisleless Baroque church with a richly furnished interior (17th C. silver-plated crucifix, wrought-iron altar rails of 1737).

A covered wooden bridge over the Schwarzwasser links the districts of Untersachsenfeld and Neuwelt.