Tourist information - Freiberg
Freiberg is the first free mining town in Germany and is located approx. 30 km to the east of Chemnitz at the foot of the Eastern Ore Mountains. Silver shaped the development of the town. Today, the magnificent patricians’ houses surrounding one of the most beautiful marketplaces in Germany still bear witness the town’s past glory. The oldest training mine, which is also open to visitors, "Reiche Zeche", provides information about the silver deposits in the area. A must in the historic old city is St. Marien’s Cathedral, with its world-famous "Golden Gate " and art treasures, such as the tulip pulpit and probably the most melodious Silbermann organ in the world. Gottfried Silbermann built up a brisk organ trade in and around the mining town. The oldest town theatre in the world is equally worth a visit. It is lovingly called the "Little Semper Opera ". Freiberg demonstrates its hospitality in the countless restaurants and lovingly-restored bars. The standard drink everywhere is Freiberger Beer.