Obligatory 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.
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.
In “Saxony’s most beautiful knights’ castle”, would-be kings and queens can immerse themselves in the Medieval ages in many events and exhibitions.
Only 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”!
This 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.
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.
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.
moreIn the Oberrabenstein game reserve, young and old can marvel at numerous European wild animals. An exciting excursion at any time of the year!
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