[PDF] Erzgebirgs

Where is Erzgebirgskreis located?

• District admin. Erzgebirgskreis is a district ( Kreis) in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is named after the Erzgebirge ("Ore Mountains"), a mountain range in the southern part of the district which forms part of the Germany–Czech Republic border.

What is Erzgebirge known for?

The Erzgebirge region in Germany has become very popular and world known for its creation of beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers, smoker men, Christmas pyramids and candle arches. This region, located on the eastern side of Germany, is mountainous hence the name Erzgebirge which translates to “Ore Mountains”.

Where is Erzgebirgisch spoken?

Erzgebirgisch ( Standard German pronunciation: [?e???ts???b?????]; Erzgebirgisch: Arzgebirgsch ) is a ( East) Central German dialect, spoken mainly in the central Ore Mountains in Saxony. It has received relatively little academic attention.

What districts are in Erzgebirgisch?

As of today, the Erzgebirgisch area comprises roughly the districts of Mittweida (southern area), Stollberg, Central Ore Mountain District, Annaberg-Buchholz, Freiberg (South) and Aue-Schwarzenberg. Some more speakers live in the town of Lichtenstein, in the Chemnitzer Land district.