In the struggle to modernize Saxony's largest alpine ski resort on the Fichtelberg, a sale of the municipal operating company is being considered. The Oberwiesenthal town council is to decide on this on Tuesday. It remains to be seen whether the sale will be put out to tender across Europe, thus securing the town's influence for the future, for example with regard to investment obligations and an expansion of the offer. Alternatively, a direct sale to a private bidder would be possible, according to the draft resolution. The Oberwiesenthal lift company (LGO), which already operates a chairlift up to the Fichtelberg, has already submitted an offer.
The LGO is backed by the family of Rainer Gläß from Vogtland, who has made a fortune with a software company. LGO is also the leaseholder of the Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak. This is also up for sale. As the owner, the Erzgebirgskreis had launched a bidding process. Not only the hotel and restaurant are being sold, but also the entire associated property on the plateau. The move was justified by the high level of investment required, which the district does not want to shoulder itself.
