Winter sports - Klepsch: Winter sports remain an important factor for tourism
Thanks to an early onset of winter, Saxony's winter sports regions are starting the new season early this year. The conditions are currently excellent, stated Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) at the opening ceremony in Altenberg on Friday. Despite man-made climate change, Klepsch still sees winter sports as an important factor for tourism in the Free State. The local winter sports regions attract thousands of guests from near and far every year, she emphasized. Altenberg, as the largest winter sports center in the Eastern Ore Mountains, offers other activities such as health vacations in addition to sporting activities.
In addition to the abundant snowfall, the ski resorts have been making snow by machine for days in order to prepare the slopes for the start of the season. In Altenberg, skiers will be able to get their money's worth this weekend, while Saxony's largest alpine ski resort on the Fichtelberg will kick off the new ski season on St. Nicholas Day on Wednesday. The aim is to be open until Easter, Oberwiesenthal's mayor Jens Benedict (non-party) told the German Press Agency.
In addition to downhill runs for snowboarders and skiers, many places in the Erzgebirge and Vogtland also offer tours for cross-country skiers and winter hikers. In the Altenberg region, for example, there are four lifts and an ice rink as well as 80 kilometers of cross-country ski trails and winter hiking paths. Holidaymakers can also take a ride on the snow groomer, according to Mayor Markus Wiesenberg(CDU). Numerous cross-country ski runs and hiking trails around the Fichtelberg have also been groomed this weekend. The new season opens on the Kammloipe in the Erzgebirge and Vogtland on Saturday.
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- Tourists from various regions flock to Saxony's winter sports municipalities during their leisure time, contributing significantly to the local economy and following the lead of Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch (CDU) who sees winter sports as a crucial factor for the state's tourism industry.
- This weekend, Altenberg, the largest winter sports center in the Eastern Ore Mountains, will be bustling with skiers enjoying their winter sports on its well-prepared slopes, thanks to both natural and machine-made snow.
- As the onset of winter sets in, the Saxon winter sports regions, like Fichtelberg, Germany's largest alpine ski resort, are eager to welcome tourists for the start of the new ski season, which will continue until Easter.
- In Altenberg, visitors can indulge in diverse activities beyond winter sports, such as health vacations and ice skating, making it a complete leisure destination for family weekends and beyond.
- Barbara Klepsch (CDU) commended the efforts of dedicated personnel in these municipalities, who have spent several days preparing ski resorts with machine-made snow to ensure a thrilling winter sports experience for their guests.
- Showcasing the versatility of winter sports facilities in Saxony, Oberwiesenthal's mayor Jens Benedict (non-party) emphasized the availability of cross-country ski trails and hiking paths for winter sport enthusiasts and nature lovers, ensuring a satisfying holiday experience.
Source: www.stern.de
