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Holidays in the Ore Mountains

AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg

Nestled amongst vast fields, rolling hills and dense forests, the 3.5-star AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg is situated in the spa town of Altenberg, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region. Just 40 km from Dresden, Altenberg is the ideal starting point for hikes, cycle rides and winter sports. Look forward to an unforgettable family holiday in one of Germany’s most beautiful regions, in Saxony.

Uwe Metzler
Our guests love coming to see us :)

„Glück Auf! We use this greeting for good reason here in the beautiful Ore Mountains, which, as the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Ore Mountains/Krušnohoří Mining Region’, preserves an impressive piece of mining history. Come and discover our region.“

Uwe Metzler | Hotel Manager

Compelling reasons to choose Saxony

Why holiday in the Thuringian Forest at the AHORN Seehotel Templin

Altenberg, a health resort

Health resort

Altenberg is the perfect place to relax

Saxon Switzerland

Lübbesee right on the doorstep

Not far from Saxon Switzerland, Dresden and Prague

Waldhotel Altenberg Outdoor Pool

Holidays in any weather

A wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure activities

Ahorn Waldhotel Altenberg Half-Board Restaurant

Ideally supplied

Breakfast or half board & packed lunches for our hikers

Variety for your holiday

Always included

These inclusive services await you with every stay.

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    Breakfast buffet

    with a waffle and egg station
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    The hotel's own cinema

    Different films every day
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    Fitness room with course programme e.g. Pilates, Zumba and yoga

    e.g. Pilates, Zumba, yoga
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    YOKI AHORN children's world with children's programmes

    with children's programmes
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    Evening entertainment

    Dance evenings, children’s disco, games
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    Extensive leisure and activity options

    Versatile & weather-proof
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    Pool fun

    Indoor and seasonal outdoor pool
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    In-house animation team "Active Team"

    Our in-house "Active Team"
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    Petting zoo

    Feeding with the Active Team
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    Wi-Fi internet

    free of charge
    Good to know

    Quick overview

    • AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg
      Your 3.5-star activity and family hotel with 222 rooms

      Check-in: 3 pm | Check-out: 11 am

      Address: Hauptstraße 83 | 01773 Altenberg, Schellerhau

      Switchboard: 035052-600
      Bookings: 035052-60500

    • Cut down on your waiting time and use our online check-in service from 24 hours before arrival. Simply check in in advance and, upon arrival, just collect your room key from reception.

      Your benefits:

      • Online check-in from 24 hours before arrival

      • A quicker check-in process on arrival

      • Faster access to your room

      • contactless and time-saving

      Do you have a voucher and wish to redeem it?
      To enable us to process this, we would ask you to check in at our reception, as online check-in is not possible when using a voucher.

    • Check-in: from 3 pm
      Check-out: by 11 am

      Early check-in from 11 am
      Start your holiday earlier and enjoy the hotel’s wide range of leisure activities from 11 am on the day of arrival. On request, subject to availability and for a fee.

      Late check-out until 4 pm Would
      you like to sleep in a little longer? Extend your stay with our late check-out until 4 pm. Available on request, subject to availability and for a fee.

    • For hygiene reasons, we have designated specific rooms in our hotel where guests may stay with their dogs. As the number of rooms available for guests with dogs is limited, it is essential to declare your dog at the time of booking, and your stay with your dog is only possible following confirmation from the hotel. Unfortunately, other animals are not permitted.

      Please note that if you register your dog after your booking has been confirmed, the hotel may still have to refuse your booking if the designated dog-friendly rooms are already fully booked.

      • €20 per dog per night
      • A maximum of 1 dog per room is permitted
      • Dogs are permitted only in the à la carte restaurant, not in the half-board restaurant
      • Special cleaning fee of €100 if a dog is present without prior notification or if a second dog is in the room.

    • Yes, Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel.

    • A charging point with a capacity of up to 22 kW is available at the hotel. The eMH3 Twin model features two sockets, allowing two vehicles to be charged simultaneously at 11 kW each.

      Important information

      • Please bring your own charging cable (no cables available for hire on site)
      • Charging takes approx. 2 to 4 hours, depending on battery capacity

      Operator
      The charging points are operated by ENGIE Deutschland – one of Europe’s leading providers of charging solutions.

      Accepted charging cards (selection)

      • Supported charging cards include: DKV, EnBW, E.ON, Shell, Ionity, EWE Go, Innogy, Last Mile Solutions, TotalEnergies, Enel, Greenflux, Maingau, Vattenfall, Aral Pulse

      Note on availability
      Please note that the supported providers may change at any time due to ongoing roaming agreements. We therefore do not guarantee that this list is exhaustive.

    • Yes, paid parking is available at the hotel.

      Parking fees:

      • March – November: €4–12 per night

      • December – February: €9–14 per night

      Also available:

      • Charging points for electric cars

      • Disabled parking spaces

    • Have you already checked in with us? In our digital guest guide, you’ll find useful information, special offers and tips for your stay.

      Contents at a glance:

      • Activities, including the leisure programme

      • Map

      • Cuisine

      • Wellness offers

      • AHORN Shop

      > View the digital guest brochure

    • Green Key is an internationally recognised environmental certification scheme for hotels and other tourism businesses. To achieve certification, more than 150 criteria across 13 areas must be met. These include, amongst others, energy and water management, waste prevention, sustainable maintenance of green spaces, human resources management, and social and cultural responsibility.

      The AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg has held the Green Key certification since summer 2026. This confirms the hotel’s commitment to the responsible use of natural resources and more sustainable hotel operations. Guests can enjoy their holiday in Altenberg whilst choosing accommodation that prioritises energy efficiency, resource conservation and sustainable practices. The hotel undergoes an annual re-assessment for recertification.

      » Everything you need to know about sustainability

    Our rooms

    • 222 rooms spread over 4 floors
    • 6 different room categories
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • 49-inch TV
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Dogs allowed in selected rooms
    • Allergy-friendly options available
    • Great rates for children
    About the rooms

    Leisure & activities
    around Altenberg

    • Indoor and outdoor activities
    • Day trip ideas
    • Regional natural highlights
    • Cultural highlights


    Active Team
    You can keep yourself busy with our activities, or let our Active Team look after you.

    Our leisure activities

    AHORN World of Delights

    • extensive breakfast buffet
    • YOKI AHORN children’s buffet
    • Packed lunches for our hikers
    • Half-board evening buffet for connoisseurs
    • À la carte restaurant "Glück Auf"
    See the restaurants

    Leisure & activities
    around Altenberg

    • Indoor and outdoor activities
    • Day trip ideas
    • Regional natural highlights
    • Cultural highlights


    Active Team
    You can keep yourself busy with our activities, or let our Active Team look after you.

    Our leisure activities
    Waldhotel Altenberg Petting Zoo

    Adventures for the little ones

    YOKI AHORN
    Children's World

    As the mascot of AHORN Hotels & Resorts, I, YOKI AHORN, welcome my little guests to the YOKI AHORN Children’s World at the AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg! Together with my Active Team, I make sure everyone is in a great holiday mood and has lots of fun! I’ve got an absolutely brilliant programme for all my little friends – they can run riot on the children’s playground, splash about in the indoor pool or play to their heart’s content in the indoor children’s play area!

    To the Children's World
    YOKI AHORN as a swimmer

    Sauna and heat

    Treat yourself to a relaxing break in the sauna and leave the stresses of everyday life behind. Use of the sauna is available for an additional charge. Sauna opening times vary depending on the hotel; please enquire at reception for the times of the steam sessions.

    • Opening hours: Sauna opening hours vary depending on the hotel, but are generally between 9:00 and 20:00. You can find out the current times directly at reception.
    • Temperature: Depending on the type of sauna, you can expect soothing warmth at different temperatures – ideal for relaxing, unwinding and recharging.
    • Use: The sauna is available at selected AHORN Hotels & Resorts for an additional charge.
    • Infusions: Times and available types of infusion may vary depending on the hotel and are announced directly at reception.
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    Tempting offers

    Still looking for the best hotel deal for your holiday? Enjoy an unforgettable holiday at AHORN Hotels & Resorts in Germany’s most beautiful natural regions. Attractive hotel deals promise a holiday full of variety!

    Browse through our wide range of offers for every occasion here. Whether it’s a short break over the holidays at our hotels in Thuringia and Saxony, you’ll find your perfect holiday deal here! Discover all our special offers too!

    An overview of all offers
    • Children’s Play Area at the Ahorn Waldhotel Altenberg

      Save up to 25%!

      Get 1 night free!

      Special offers

      Save up to 25% and look forward to your holiday in Germany twice as much! Discover the wide range of leisure activities on offer at the Waldhotel Altenberg.

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    • Ahorn Waldhotel Altenberg Beer Garden
      Summer festival. Dance. Fairy tales

      Events

      Come and enjoy a variety of events and exciting themed weekends in the beautiful Ore Mountains – perfect for the whole family!

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    • Ahorn Waldhotel Altenberg New Year's Eve
      Easter. Ascension Day. Pentecost

      Public holidays

      Discover our attractive hotel offers for Easter, Ascension Day, Whitsun, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Book now and enjoy a special break over the holidays!

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      What our guests say

      Our guests rate the AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg on HolidayCheck with an average of 5 out of 6 suns – based on over 6,3010 reviews and a recommendation rate of 96 per cent (as of October 2026).

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        This hotel is a real hidden gem for families! Excellent, friendly, clean, professional – and the breakfast and evening buffets are unbeatable! Delicious, healthy and served with great care.
        Carmen, October 2026
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        Relaxing days thanks to excellent half-board and warm hospitality A very good, peaceful location; very attentive and consistently friendly staff who are never intrusive; half-board is highly recommended; buffet-style meals that are tasty and varied. Extremely child-friendly facilities
        Carsten, October 2026
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        A welcoming hotel in a good location with friendly staff Everything you need is on site... everyone is friendly... spotlessly clean... the food is great... a brilliant location for walking and day trips
        Torsten, October 2026
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        A brilliant stay for families with young children You can obviously tell it’s been around for a while, but that’s not a problem at all – everything you can see and use is well looked after. There’s a really great range of activities for children; every child will be happy there. The food is also very good.
        Melli, October 2026

        News & Tips

        There’s always something going on at our hotel and in the local area: look forward to the latest news, a wide range of activities and exciting sporting events.

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              Holidays in Altenberg

              Altenberg in the Eastern Ore Mountains combines over 500 years of mining history with the unspoilt natural beauty of the Ore Mountains ridge. All around the AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg, attractions, hiking destinations and winter sports facilities are clustered close together – ideal for a varied family or active holiday. An overview of the best destinations:

              Mining & UNESCO World Heritage Sites

              Altenberg forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region’. Right in the village, the Altenberg Pinge – the largest mining pit of its kind in the Eastern Ore Mountains – serves as a reminder of centuries of tin mining. At the Altenberg Mining Museum and the ‘Vereinigt Zwitterfeld’ visitor mine, visitors can experience this history at first hand. Both are just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

              Nature & Walking

              You can set off directly from the hotel onto the extensive network of walking trails around Altenberg. The Kahleberg is the highest peak in the Saxon Eastern Ore Mountains and offers panoramic views, whilst the Geisingberg, with its observation tower, is one of the region’s most popular hiking destinations. The Galgenteiche lakes are ideal for walking, fishing and swimming, whilst the Georgenfelder Hochmoor offers a unique moorland landscape.

              Winter & Sport

              In winter, Altenberg becomes a winter sports centre: the Altenberg ski resort offers groomed slopes, and you can access the groomed cross-country trails directly from the AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg. A particular highlight is the Altenberg bobsleigh track (formerly the DKB ice track, now the SachsenEnergie ice track), one of the most challenging artificial ice tracks in the world, where you can experience the thrill for yourself in a guest bobsleigh.

              Family & Culture

              Over 1,400 plant species grow in the Schellerhau Botanical Garden, located in the district of the same name. At Lauenstein Castle, families can enjoy a castle atmosphere and a falconry display. And for those wishing to explore further afield: Dresden and Saxon Switzerland are each around 40 kilometres away, whilst Prague is also within easy reach for a day trip.