The Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz house one of the largest and most important communal art collections in Germany. The institution developed out of various civic groups, such as the art association Kunsthütte zu Chemnitz, founded in 1860. In 1909 these were gathered under the roof of the King Albert Museum, and as of 1920 were administered as a municipal museum.
moreThe Museum Gunzenhauser is the latest institution to join the ensemble making up the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz. It houses the collection of the Munich gallery owner Dr. Alfred Gunzenhauser and holds more than 3,000 works by 270 artists, including works of classic modern art and from the second half of the 20th century.
A must on any visit: at 7.1 metres, the “Nischel” (Saxon for “head”) of Karl Marx is the second biggest bust in the world.
moreThe Museum of History of the City of Chemnitz is housed in one of the most beautiful and best-preserved monastery sites in Saxony. Since the re-opening of the Museum in 1994/1995, the old monastery and palace have once again been home to a comprehensive collection of Chemnitz’s history. Its most beautiful assets in paintings and sculptures, historic textiles, jewellery, furniture, and articles of daily use from the 12th to the 20th centuries are on view in the permanent exhibition Bildersaal Chemnitzer Geschichte.
moreObligatory for all tech lovers – learn all about the highlights of Saxony’s industrial history including cars and motorbikes as well as fabric manufacturing machines, typewriters and computers.
moreVilla Esche was designed in 1902 by the Belgian architect and designer Henry van de Velde for the Chemnitz textile entrepreneur Herbert Esche as a family residence. The villa and the park are a total work of art of the Art Nouveau style, which is one of the architectural jewels in Chemnitz. After an eventful history, the Villa Esche was extensively restored from 1998 to 2001 and now houses the Henry van de Velde Museum as a branch of the Chemnitz Art Collections.
moreThe smac is Saxony’s only museum, where 300.000 years of human history can be experienced. At the same time it is the showcase of the Archaeological Heritage Office in Saxony and its Archaeological Archive.
moreThe mountain and Adam Ries town of Annaberg-Buchholz is always worth a visit. At the foot of the Pöhlberg, in the midst of the beautiful natural landscape of the Upper Ore Mountains, is the place of work of the world-famous arithmetician Adam Ries, known as the "secret capital of the Ore Mountains".
moreThe family museum invites you to discover the culture of Erzgebirge. Imaginatively staged landscapes with carved and turned figures, historical toys, miniatures, Christmas mountains and much more fascinate children and adults alike. Many interactive stations bring the objects to life.
moreThe wooden giant standing on the footbridge between the Pelzmühle and the zoo is an impressive 6.10 meters high and weighs eight tons. Children can let off steam to their heart's content here.
moreAn experience for young and old. Three creative workshops invite you to make incense candles yourself. Both the 15 m giant incense candle with small museum and the large adventure playground with maze and large bouncy cushion want to be explored additionally.
moreAcross an area of twelve hectares of open space and in greenhouses, the Botanical Garden presents the wild as well as crop plants of central Europe and the whole world.
moreIn the Oberrabenstein game reserve, young and old can marvel at numerous European wild animals. An exciting excursion at any time of the year!
moreA great day out for young and old – Chemnitz Zoo is particularly dedicated to the preservation of endangered species and houses more than 200 animal species from all over the world on an area of ten hectares.
moreOnly a 20-minute car journey away, heading north-eastwards, the Lichtenwalde baroque castle makes a great day trip and its park is one of the most beautiful in the whole of Germany. Together with Augustusburg and Scharfenstein castles, Lichtenwalde Castle also forms part of the “trio of stunning attractions”!
moreIn “Saxony’s most beautiful knights’ castle”, would-be kings and queens can immerse themselves in the Medieval ages in many events and exhibitions.
moreThe hunting and pleasure palace of Duke August, later Elector of Saxony, built in Renaissance style is today a popular excursion destination and meeting point for bikers and classic car lovers.
moreThe Saxony Railway Museum is a museum for historical railroad vehicles in Chemnitz. It is located on the grounds of the former Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf railroad depot. Many of the locomotives on display are on loan from private individuals, the Dresden Transport Museum or the Nuremberg Transport Museum.
moreThis historic narrow-gauge railway puffs its way through the Ore Mountains between Wolkenstein and Jöhstadt covering huge increases in altitude along the way.
moreOff to the highest town in Germany, the spa town of Oberwiesenthal - and not just like that, but full steam ahead. The Fichtelbergbahn takes you from Cranzahl to Oberwiesenthal. On special days, there are even two trains on the road.
moreIn this leisure park visitors can enjoy a big wheel, Germany’s biggest slide tower, a water and sand park, tube slide, raft rides, beach fun and much more – and every day promises to fly by as everyone will be having so much fun!
moreThe Galerie Roter Turm unites shopping, fashion and culinary diversity surrounded by historic architecture in the heart of Chemnitz city.
moreShop and enjoy in the town centre: in the Sachsen-Allee, shoppers can explore many stylish specialist shops all gathered together under a glass roof.
moreIn this former weaving factory which serves Mediterranean cuisine, guests dine in an industrial atmosphere with exposed brickwork. Dinner is also often accompanied by live music. Reservations recommended!
moreThe Ristorante Al Castello has been ensuring “momenti italiani” in the middle of Chemnitz’s Schlossplatz since 1999. Select Italian wines and grappa accompany the risotto and pasta specialities.
moreThis inn serves traditional Saxon cuisine and lovingly prepared hearty and down to earth fare. The idyllic half-timbered building is situated at the foot of the Schlossberg district.
moreKonzipiert als eintrittsfreies Kulturfestival gibt es beim Parksommer 4 Wochen lang ein vielfältiges Programm mit Klassik, Folk, Singer-Songwriter oder Yoga.
moreDas größte Open Air Kino- und Konzertfestival in der Region Chemnitz. Freuen Sie sich auf unvergessliche Momente auf dem Theaterplatz, im Herzen Chemnitz.
moreChemnitz also has its own wine festival. Here, German wineries present themselves on the Neumarkt square in the summer. Not only can fine wines be sampled, but also culinary delicacies such as various cheese, sausage and fish specialties and hearty home cooking can be enjoyed. Live music will provide a cozy atmosphere. For the opening of the Chemnitz Wine Village, the reigning Saxon Wine Queen will also be a guest
moreA musical spectacle that brings music professionals and musical amateurs together with listeners. Its organizers invite you to participate, listen and enjoy.
moreWith extraordinary, brand-new and diverse productions, the SCHLINGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences has been attracting thousands of young and old cineastes from Chemnitz and the surrounding area to the CineStar at Galerie Roter Turm every year since 1996 in the week before the Saxon fall vacations. Film teams accompany their productions to the Saxon city and answer questions from the audience after the screenings.
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