Economy
As an economic center in the Ore Mountains, Annaberg-Buchholz is home to a wide variety of industries (automotive, metal, paper, packaging, textile, and food industries) dominated by mid-sized companies. Community and regional service providers actively promote business with carefully formulated measures. The excellent education opportunities offered in the region are reflected in the highly qualified workforce. Close proximity to the Czech Republic makes it possible to capitalize on a number of synergy effects.