Major city · Germany
Aue
Skip Aue unless you follow FC Erzgebirge Aue or want a quiet base for hiking in the Saxon Ore Mountains: half a day is enough for the town itself.
Aue is a small mining town in the Saxon Ore Mountains, known for its Cold War uranium mining past and its football club. The town centre is compact, with a local history museum and a small zoo. Most visitors use it as a stopover or base for exploring the surrounding Ore Mountains, not as a destination itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airports
- DRS · LEJ
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aue110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aue, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyAue is a safe small town.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDRS Dresden Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train via Chemnitz).
- Getting aroundAue is walkable: the centre is about 1 km (0.6 mi) across.Aue is walkable: the centre is about 0.6 mi (1 km) across.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€3.00–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Stadtmuseum)€4.00 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse single, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DRS Dresden Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train via Chemnitz) · LEJ Leipzig/Halle Airport (About 1.5–2 h by car or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aue: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Aue is walkable: the centre is about 1 km across. Buses connect to nearby towns; a car is useful for exploring the Ore Mountains.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oberwiesenthal
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 30 min
Highest town in Germany; skiing in winter, hiking in summer.
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus or car, about 20 min
Mining history and cross-border trail to Czech Republic.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Altmarkt area)
Walkable to the museum, zoo and train station.
Outskirts / Ore Mountains villages
Better for hiking access; car needed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Train Chemnitz ↔ Aue, one way2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Bus Aue ↔ Oberwiesenthal, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €163 per person per day, bed included | €326≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €3.00–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Meal at a restaurant | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Museum entry (Stadtmuseum) | €4.00 (≈ US$5) |
| Zoo der Minis entry | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train station is a 10-min walk from the centre; check connections to Chemnitz or Zwickau.
- Zoo der Minis and museum have limited hours: check before visiting.
- Many shops and restaurants close on Sundays and public holidays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Leipzig or Dresden; embassies are in Berlin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Aue → Chemnitz: about €8 (≈ US$10), about 30 min (check)
- Bus Aue → Oberwiesenthal: about €5 (≈ US$6), about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Guten Tag — Hello (GOO-ten tahk)
- Danke — Thank you (DAHN-keh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much does it cost? (vee feel KOS-tet dahs)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the train station? (voh ist dair BAHN-hohf)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aue. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours (Zoo der Minis, Stadtmuseum).
- Eat pages with last orders and reservation links.
- Hiking trail pages in the Ore Mountains with Aue as a base.
Sources
- officialAue town council
- secondaryWikivoyage: Aue, revision 5239998 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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