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
AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg
The best price
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Holidays in the Ore Mountains
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.

„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

Altenberg is the perfect place to relax

Not far from Saxon Switzerland, Dresden and Prague

A wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure activities

Breakfast or half board & packed lunches for our hikers
These inclusive services await you with every stay.
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.
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
Operator
The charging points are operated by ENGIE Deutschland – one of Europe’s leading providers of charging solutions.
Accepted charging cards (selection)
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
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.
Active Team
You can keep yourself busy with our activities, or let our Active Team look after you.
Active Team
You can keep yourself busy with our activities, or let our Active Team look after you.
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.
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!
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.