List of pyramids in the district of Central Saxony
Map with all coordinates: The list of local pyramids in the district of Mittelachsen offers an overview of the current and former rotating pyramids in the cities and municipalities of the district of Mittelachsen in public places. Originally made for domestic use, the Christmas pyramids have also been made as large outdoor pyramids since the 1930s. They are an integral part of customs in the Saxon Ore Mountains and meanwhile also in large parts of the Erzgebirge foothills , some of which are in the south or the center of the district. - In this region, however, they have a history that goes back almost as far, because the first outdoor pyramid was erected in Frankenberg as early as 1938 .
In many places, the pyramid pushing is celebrated annually around the First Advent . Most pyramids rotate until the new year , in some places until Candlemas .
Current location pyramids
The oldest preserved and still in use local pyramid was erected in Niederwiesa in 1961 .
The following table provides an overview of the large pyramids existing within the boundaries of the Central Saxony district , which were erected by the cities and municipalities with their approval or on their or joint initiative.
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Augustusburg | Hohe Straße 50 ° 48 ′ 52.38 ″ N , 13 ° 6 ′ 4.81 ″ E |
1999 | Combination of Schwibbogen, Christmas pyramid and Advent calendar. The Augustusburger advent calendar is 5.5 meters wide and 4.1 meters high. The 24 little doors of the calendar will be opened one by one until Christmas Eve, giving a view of the diagrams behind them.
In 2009 the local artisan Hans-Ullrich Drechsel designed a model based on the original, 18 centimeters long. It was sold as a handicraft set and could u. a. can be purchased from the city's tourist office or from the artisan himself. |
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Berbersdorf ( Striegistal ) |
Limestone quarries restaurant |
2008 | The pyramid rotating mechanism is centered in a Schwibbogen , which is equipped with 24 lamps. The approximately 4.4 meters wide and over two meters high work was created by Roßwein's citizen Karl-Heinz Vossebein. Miner figures are on the bottom plate. On the middle Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in the manger and the three kings. Animals do their laps on the top one. | |
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Bee mill ( Rechenberg bee mill ) |
B171 (Dresdner Str.) At the corner of Muldentalstrasse 50 ° 44 ′ 27.76 ″ N , 13 ° 31 ′ 54.47 ″ E |
1983 or 1984 | The pyramid was created with the help of local businesses, craftsmen and local residents. |
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Börnichen ( Oederan ) |
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2011 | On the lowest of the three plates, wheelwright, blacksmith, miner, butcher, innkeeper and farmer and farmer do their rounds - they symbolize the professions in the past of the place. On the middle plate you can see figures depicting contemporary crafts and businesses. These include tilers, bricklayers and plumbers. A hunting scene is shown at the top. The pyramid and the figures on the top and bottom floors are set up all year round. | |
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Brand-Erbisdorf | Markt 50 ° 52 ′ 11.67 " N , 13 ° 19 ′ 19.81" E |
1983 or 1984 | The pyramid in the form of a Göpelwerk was created by VEB NARVA . |
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Burkersdorf ( Frauenstein ) |
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1998 | The shape of the “pyramid house” resembles the village church, with the impeller sitting on the tower. On a turntable from side entrance to side entrance a train of figures runs around the front part of the church. | |
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2003 | Created by the local trade and industry association. The 18 figures represent typical craft guilds and professional groups in the city. | |
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Cämmerswalde ( Neuhausen / Erzgeb. ) |
Elementary School 50 ° 42 ′ 34.83 ″ N , 13 ° 30 ′ 3.55 ″ E |
2013 | After the previous model showed signs of wear and tear due to age and weather , this was replaced by a new building.
The current pyramid is approx. 5 meters high, 3 meters wide, has an impeller diameter of 2.5 meters and is to remain in place all year round. In the winter months, children with snowmen, skis and sleds are placed on the turntable as figures; in summer, rocking horses, children's trains and helicopters are shown. Citizens and local craftsmen participated in the execution. The pyramid was officially inaugurated on October 18, 2013. |
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Clausnitz ( Rechenberg bee mill ) |
Dorfstrasse playground 50 ° 44 ′ 29.97 ″ N , 13 ° 29 ′ 25.65 ″ E |
1983 or 1984 | Rod pyramid with three turntables |
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1983 | The 7 meter high pyramid including the base was designed by Gerald Heruth. The pyramid frame is made of steel and was built in what was then the "Rationalisierungsmittelbau Döbeln". 16 turned figures rotate on the four plates at exactly 2.63 revolutions per minute. There are six nutcrackers on the lower plate. Above that are three miners and two angel lights, on the third plate the night watchman, smoker and the legendary Döbelner butcher with Döbelner salami in one hand. And on the top plate there are two carolers. | |
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Dorfchemnitz | Torbogengut 50 ° 45 '47.76 " N , 13 ° 27' 1.74" O |
1970 | The rod pyramid was built by the local Gerhard Reichel and his son Jochen. At the beginning it was powered by a water wheel without electrical energy. It has adorned the site from the beginning, but could no longer be erected due to wear and tear in the last years before 2015. - The bottom of the four turntables was completely worn out.
In 2015, the co-builder and trained wood sculptor Jochen Reichel restored it together with the owner of the archway property Heiko Grimmer, and they also received support from residents of the Kammstrasse that runs there. In the course of this, the pyramid received an electric drive including new lighting, the bottom plate received new figures - also from the hand of Jochen Reichel - and the defective wooden shaft to the impeller was lengthened using aluminum. It was pushed to the new location for the first time on the first weekend in Advent in 2015. |
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Eppendorf | Albertplatz 50 ° 48 ′ 0.83 ″ N , 13 ° 13 ′ 42.52 ″ E |
1969 | The six meter high pyramid was built by the local carving association. |
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Erdmannsdorf ( Augustusburg ) |
Elementary School 50 ° 49 '12.05 " N , 13 ° 4' 35.59" O |
1983 | Karl Baumann came up with the idea for the hut pyramid with a bell tower . In its shape it is generally reminiscent of mining in the Ore Mountains and in particular the former alum mining in the village. The frame was made by the town's former cotton mill on behalf of the local government at the time. On the plate, five turned and painted figures turn 90 centimeters in height. Including angel, miner, forester and wood woman. |
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Falkenau ( Flöha ) |
Volkshaus, Straße der Einheit |
1992 | In 2011 the pyramid was completely overhauled. It has had its place in front of the Volkshaus Falkenau since Christmas 2015/16. | |
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| Frankenberg / Sa. | Market |
2002 | A previous model was launched on the market as early as 1938 .
The current story pyramid is in neo-Gothic style and 8.15 meters high. The design comes from the local toy and wheelwright Joachim Friedrich, who also played a key role in the construction. On the lower turntable there are local figures, on the middle figures from the Christmas story and at the top tower blowers do their rounds. |
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Frauenstein | Market 50 ° 48 ′ 9.68 " N , 13 ° 32 ′ 18.89" E |
1988 | Pyramid house with typical local figures. For example, miners in historical festive clothing spin on the lowest plate . In the side wings, figures can be viewed in moving diagrams. Built by Wolfgang Koblitz. |
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Freiberg | Obermarkt 50 ° 55 ′ 2.13 ″ N , 13 ° 20 ′ 33.05 ″ E |
1978 | The construction is a 9 meter high rod pyramid with five turntables. The figures of the Holy Family were added in 1999 after a revision. |
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Gahlenz ( Oederan ) |
"Platz der Liebe" |
1985 | Pyramid house on a stone base. Manfred Dittel and Gerhard Klemm created the construction plan. In the carpentry workshop of the then LPG, the frame was made by the members of the local carving group. In today's Erzgebirgische Holzkunst Gahlenz GmbH, Walfried Schulze turned all the figures that were primed by the carvers, while Ingrid Hausmann did the fine decor painting. |
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Großhartmannsdorf | former school 50 ° 47 ′ 51.5 ″ N , 13 ° 19 ′ 9.29 ″ E |
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Großwaltersdorf ( Eppendorf ) |
opposite the Landhotel “Trakehnerhof” 50 ° 46 ′ 56.11 ″ N , 13 ° 16 ′ 23.35 ″ E |
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| Hainichen | Market |
2008 | The outer shape of the over six meters high and over 2 tons heavy pyramid is based on the old camera obscura on the frame mountain. The idea for the design comes from Hainichen's construction planner Lutz Keller, who had also worked on the design of the Frankenberg Christmas pyramid.
The figures on the two plates come from the Volkmar Wagner turnery in the Riechberg district of Hainichen. While the holy family with the nativity scene and the baby Jesus can be seen on the lower plate, the snowmen typical of woodturning and the like are turning above. a. in the form of a sled driver. |
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Hammerleubsdorf ( Leubsdorf ) |
Talstrasse 50 ° 49 ′ 5.56 ″ N , 13 ° 11 ′ 11.35 ″ E |
1988 | At the initiative of the local administration of Leubsdorf at that time, two identical pyramids were built for Hammerleubsdorf and Leubsdorf. The plans were made in spring 1988 and both pyramids were made in summer. Building materials were u. a. provided by state-owned companies.
Figures of local originals are depicted on a plate. For example the slipper dealer, the three rioters, the Grundmann Gust or the postman Gürtel Ernst. A woodturner who was involved in the construction has also been immortalized as a figure since 2009. In memory of the narrow-gauge railway Hetzdorf – Eppendorf – Großwaltersdorf, a train turns its laps in the wooden base . |
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Hausdorf ( Frankenberg / Sa. ) |
Bürgerhaus |
2015 | The model for the "pyramid house" was provided by the local seal from 1764, on which a house gable can be seen. It was built by seven local residents in a period of two years. On the lower plate, the messenger woman, the hunter of the Goldborn saga and a lumberjack do their rounds. A fire brigade can be seen above. | |
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Helbigsdorf ( Mulda / Sa. ) |
Fire department |
2008 | The rod pyramid is 3.9 meters high. The idea for the building had existed for two years, donations and sponsorship funds were collected. It was built in just three months in the summer of 2008. The frame was made by local citizens and craftsmen, the figures come from a professional wood turner.
On the lower of the three plates, figures revolve in typical jobs. They are farmers, bakers, saddlers, roofers and blacksmiths. In the middle there are the figures of bowlers, hunters with dogs, firefighters and allotment gardeners as symbols for the clubs operating in the village. At the top, Santa Clauses are turning with gift packages. On the 1st of Advent 2008 it was ceremoniously pushed for the first time. |
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Hetzdorf ( Neck Bridge ) |
On Bergschlößchen 50 ° 58 '20.4 " N , 13 ° 27' 37.08" O |
2003 | In 2002 the idea to build a pyramid in the center of the village arose. Numerous helpers made the home pyramid in over 1,100 working hours . Among the firms are u. a. Forest workers, foresters, mushroom and wood collectors as well as various animals of the forest. The pyramid was inaugurated for the 15th Hetzdorf Christmas market in December 2003. It is set up all year round. |
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Hohenfichte ( Leubsdorf ) |
Schellenberger Strasse 50 ° 49 ′ 9.3 ″ N , 13 ° 8 ′ 13.35 ″ E |
1988 | The figure play Hohenfichte was created in 1988 on the initiative of the then mayor and chairman of the National Front . The shape of the “house” above the pyramid is modeled on the covered wooden bridge over the Flöha , the pyramid slewing gear partitions in the shape of a spruce tree. The factory was built by five residents of the village - who have been honored with an inscription on the figure play since 2007 - the former cotton mill and cotton mill and other helpers. Herbert Fröhlich carved the figures. |
| Irbersdorf | Village community center |
2017 | The inauguration was preceded by three years of planning and construction. A good 6,500 euros were spent on the material, with everything being financed through donations. It was built independently by citizens from Irbersdorf, Sachsenburg and Frankenberg.
Angels, carolers and miners turn on the three plates of the rod pyramid. |
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Kirchbach ( Oederan ) |
Community and club center |
2009 | The pyramid house was designed and built by four local citizens. A caroler does her rounds on the plate. | |
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Koethensdorf ( Taura ) |
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2001 | The four meter high pyramid was created by the Heimatverein Köthensdorf e. V. built. Most of her figures represent typical activities of the Köthensdorfers. On the three turntables there are, for example, the figures of teachers and hosiery as well as a caroler. | |
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Langenau ( Brand-Erbisdorf ) |
Neue Hauptstrasse 120 (in front of the town hall) 50 ° 50 ′ 10.48 ″ N , 13 ° 17 ′ 45.19 ″ E |
1984 | The pyramid was created by the then VEB Meliorationsbau Langenau and transferred to the site. |
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Quietly | Kirchstrasse 51 ° 9 ′ 39.33 ″ N , 12 ° 55 ′ 33.65 ″ E |
1999 | Seven meter high rod pyramid with three turntables. |
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Leubsdorf | Main Street 50 ° 48 ′ 1.29 " N , 13 ° 9 ′ 54.15" E |
1988 | At the initiative of the local administration at the time, two identical pyramids were built for Leubsdorf and Hammerleubsdorf. The plans were made in spring 1988 and both pyramids were made in summer. Building materials were u. a. provided by state-owned companies.
Miner figures rotate in the wooden base. |
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Lichtenberg / Erzgeb. | opposite main road No. 91 50 ° 49 ′ 58.08 ″ N , 13 ° 25 ′ 44.4 ″ E |
Permanently installed on the upper floor of a bus shelter, outside of the Christmas season windows with the pyramid are closed and the sash dismantled. | |
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Marbach ( Leubsdorf ) |
Center 50 ° 47 ′ 21.39 ″ N , 13 ° 8 ′ 1.49 ″ E |
Schwibbogen with centered, functional pyramid rotating mechanism | |
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Memmendorf ( Oederan ) |
School |
2009 | The 4.5 meter high pyramid was created on the initiative of the local defense chief Reiner Ulbricht, the figures were created by the local carver Klaus-Dieter Krafft. Local craft businesses contributed the frame and drive. Miners can be seen on the lower of the three turntables. Above it, figures in local handicraft trades do their rounds and on top there are Christmas figures. | |
| Milkau ( Erlau ) |
Fire station |
2015 | The rod pyramid with two turntables was set up for the first time in 2015 and completed in the following year with miniatures of the school, church and fire brigade house on the lower turntable. | |
| Mittweida | Market |
1996 | The figures were carved by the wood sculptor and chainsaw carver Enrico Kletke. | |
| Mühlau | Town hall square |
1995 | The rod pyramid was founded in 1995 by the members Stefan Uhlmann, Karl Höppner and Martin Jähnig of the former association “Heimatfreunde Mühlau e. V. “with the support of local companies. For the builder, a board is placed in front of the base. There are only fairy-tale characters on the three turntables. | |
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Naundorf ( Bobritzsch-Hilbersdorf ) |
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The pyramid house was built in the late 1980s by a local citizen and left to the community. First it was at the Kulturhaus and has so far been set up at eight other locations. This means that it is also known locally as the “Wandering Pyramid”. In 2008 the frame was restored and the turntable was equipped with new figures. | ||
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Neuclausnitz ( Rechenberg bee mill ) |
B171 (Str.) At bus stop Neuclausnitz / Schweizerhof 50 ° 44 '24.62 " N , 13 ° 31' 13.49" O |
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Neuhausen / Erzgeb. | Bahnhofstrasse 50 ° 40 ′ 28.72 ″ N , 13 ° 27 ′ 56.47 ″ E |
Year-round pyramid made of stainless steel and wood. On the subject of Freiberg Mountain Parade . Automated turning mechanism by inserting money. | |
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Neuhausen / Erzgeb. | Neuwernsdorfer Weg / Wenzelsplatz 50 ° 40 ′ 36.12 ″ N , 13 ° 28 ′ 1.56 ″ E |
2013 | After the previous model showed signs of wear and tear , the local tourist association set itself the goal of building a new building in 2009 and collected donations for it.
The current pyramid was manufactured with the support of local craftsmen and companies. The rod pyramid is 6.3 meters high and has three turntables. Below it shows king nutcrackers, skiers, foresters, spruce trees, snowmen and Santa Claus. In the middle Mary and Joseph with a nativity scene and the three wise men. And above that a train and an Erzgebirge forest make their rounds. The figures of the two lower turntables measure 75 centimeters. The pyramid should remain in place all year round and be used in the summer half-year for the presentation of local businesses. The pyramid was inaugurated on November 29, 2013. |
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Niederbobritzsch ( Bobritzsch-Hilbersdorf ) |
In front of the Goldener Löwe restaurant 50 ° 53 ′ 54.07 ″ N , 13 ° 26 ′ 2.43 ″ E |
2011 | Jörg Höllmüller, a member of the local Heimatverein, had the idea for the building back in 2010. The 4.6 meter high pyramid was built within a year, until September 2011, by residents and with the support of local craftsmen. Curved struts create a bell-like shape. The eleven 60 centimeter tall figures stand on a spiral staircase that goes around the axis. Among them are angels and miners. |
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Niederschöna ( Neck Bridge ) |
Fire station |
1996 | The rotatable part of the rod pyramid is modeled on a conifer with continuous partition walls. In 2014 it moved to the site of the former sawmill. With the completion of the new fire brigade equipment house in the following year, it has stood in front of this building since then. |
| Niederwiesa | Town hall |
1961 | The figures were made by the wood carver Rolf Kunze , the frame of the 3.5 meter high pyramid was made in the former "VEB Luge". | |
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Oberbobritzsch ( Bobritzsch-Hilbersdorf ) |
Fire station 50 ° 52 ′ 21.1 ″ N , 13 ° 27 ′ 27.7 ″ E |
2008 | 13 inhabitants of Oberbobritzsch worked on the construction. Master carpenter Michael Dupke provided the design, while the turned figures, including carolers, angels and miners, and a nativity play, were made by Reiner Schmiedel. |
| Oederan |
Klein-Erzgebirge (before market) |
1965 | The four meter high pyramid bears figures related to the city's history, leisure activities and sports. It was developed by Rolf Kunze and Heinz Klemm, and it was built jointly by the local wood carving community and the special school Schnitzen Oederan. Initially, the motor of a record player served as the drive, which was later replaced by a more powerful drive. |
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Penig | Market |
1991 | The pyramid was created by the local association for folk art at home. V. ”was created and given as a gift from the city. |
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Rechenberg ( Rechenberg bee mill ) |
Muldentalstrasse at the corner of An der Schanze (in front of the town hall) 50 ° 44 ′ 10.54 ″ N , 13 ° 33 ′ 20.44 ″ E |
1983 or 1984 | The pyramid was created with the help of local businesses, craftsmen and local residents. |
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Reichenbach ( Kriebstein ) |
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2007 | The pyramid was built under the leadership of the local volunteer fire brigade in around 400 working hours and with the help of local companies. Typical Christmas figures and trades that were or are typical for the place are shown on the three plates. Including carpenter, blacksmith, baker, farmer and firefighter. | |
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Reinsberg |
51 ° 0 ′ 25.7 " N , 13 ° 21 ′ 23.9" E |
1996 | The stack pyramid is 4.8 meters high and weighs about two tons. Local citizens and companies took part in the construction. On three plates there are turned figures of the holy family, scenes from mining and carolers. A typical Reinsberg symbol can also be seen under the impeller with the shaft building and wheelhouse of the IV. Light hole of the Rothschönberger Stolln . |
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Horse wine | City hall 51 ° 3 '54.97 " N , 13 ° 11' 3.78" O |
Rod pyramid with three turntables. In 2017 the metal frame was repainted and the figures were completely overhauled. | |
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Sayda | Market 50 ° 42 ′ 46.23 " N , 13 ° 25 ′ 7.63" E |
1998 | About seven meters long and about four meters high Schwibbogen with an integrated pyramid rotating mechanism. It was created by the local Schwibbogen community, which is also responsible for caring for the figures.
Various figures with local references are placed in the arch, including: a. Olbernhauer riders, carolers and Striezel children. The birth of Christ is depicted on the plate of the pyramid rotating mechanism. |
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Schellenberg ( Leubsdorf ) |
Marbacher Strasse 50 ° 48 ′ 10.43 ″ N , 13 ° 8 ′ 11.8 ″ E |
1994 | The twelve figures all relate to the location. |
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Siebenlehn ( large umbrella company ) |
Market 51 ° 1 ′ 47.5 ″ N , 13 ° 18 ′ 28 ″ E |
2000 | Starting in 1995, the local choir director Roland Meier organized his own pyramid pushing on his private outdoor specimen. As the popularity grew, Meier presented his request for a place pyramid on the market to the city administration in 1997. However, no financial support could be given at the time. He first made a model of his idea and exhibited it publicly in the town hall. With the support of the subsequent mayor, Meier set out to find fellow campaigners, sponsors and companies to implement the construction, which began in April 1999. The total workload amounted to 950 hours, the initiator Meier alone worked over 250 hours. It was ceremoniously pushed for the first time on the 1st of Advent 2000.
The pyramid is 4 meters high, the wooden frame in a triangular basic shape symbolizes a conifer from the cell forest . The lights are supposed to remind of the many wax clubs in the 17th century. On the turntable there are 15 figures symbolizing Siebenlehner history. At the bottom, these are miners, shoemakers, bakers, firemen, Amalie Dietrich and Otto Altenkirch . In the middle singers, athletes and other important trades. At the top, children do their laps. |
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Tuttendorf ( Neck Bridge ) |
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1984 | It was created by the “Pyramid and Blossom Festival” working group and was one of the first village pyramids in the old district of Freiberg. | |
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Weigmannsdorf ( Lichtenberg / Erzgeb. ) |
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1998 | The pyramid became Heimatverein Weigmannsdorf - Müdisdorf e. V. manufactured. The first two-story pyramid was increased by one floor in 2001. | |
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Zethau ( Mulda / Sa. ) |
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2007 | The pyramid, which is modeled on a hat house, was built by Zethau residents. On the lower plate there are figures in typical local trades and agriculture. A caroler does her rounds in the tower. |
Former and / or no longer existing pyramids
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Cämmerswalde ( Neuhausen / Erzgeb. ) |
primary school | 1986 -? | A small, used pyramid was set up at the site as early as 1986 at Christmas time. However, it recently showed age-related and weather-related damage. As a result, considerations for a new building were made within a working group. This replaced the previous town pyramid by the 2012/13 season at the latest. | |
| Frankenberg / Sa. | market | 1938 -? | ||
| Neuhausen / Erzgeb. | Neuwernsdorfer Weg / Wenceslas Square | 1978 -? | The two-tier pyramid was made on the initiative of citizens from the neighboring Neuhausen-Ost residential area. Typical Erzgebirge figures as well as little trees and a stylized train turned on the plates.
After clear signs of wear and tear, the local tourist association set itself the goal of building a new building in 2009. This replaced the previous town pyramid by the 2013/14 season at the latest. |
See also
literature
- Technical school for tourism of the Institute for Social and Cultural Education e. V. (Ed.): Christmas pyramids in the Saxon Ore Mountains . Part 2: Eastern Ore Mountains . Husum Verlag, Husum 1997, ISBN 3-88042-797-6 .
- Robin Hermann: Ortspyramiden. History - models - facts . Robin Hermann Verlag, Chemnitz 2009, ISBN 978-3-940860-03-3 .
- Robin Hermann: Ortspyramiden. History - models - facts, from Adorf to Zschorlau . 1st edition. tape 2 . Robin Hermann Verlag, Chemnitz 2011, ISBN 978-3-940860-05-7 .
