News from the city of Chemnitz
24.07.2026
Lung Centre expanded
The Pulmonary Centre at the Heinrich Braun Hospital in Zwickau is the latest partner to join the Central German Pulmonary Centre (MLZ). In 2024, teams from Chemnitz Hospital and Altenburger Land Hospital established the first cross-state pulmonary centre in Central Germany.
24.07.2026
Outpatient Surgery Centre successfully launched
A few weeks after the opening of Praxiswelt, Poliklinik gGmbH Chemnitz has given a positive initial assessment of its new Outpatient Surgical Centre (AOZ): during the first operation on 29 June, a tumour was removed from a patient’s eye.
24.07.2026
Goalball players honoured with an entry in the Golden Book of Sport
Rouven Schetelich and Oliver Hörauf won the silver medal with the German national team at the 2026 Goalball World Championships in China, thereby securing early qualification for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
22.07.2026
Development areas on Zwickauer Straße: Here’s what’s planned
Further measures will be implemented in the regeneration areas along Zwickauer Straße by 2032. These are designed to enhance public spaces and support private building renovations, the acquisition of land for project implementation, further conceptual development, and area management by a regeneration body: this section of the road will be redesigned – and the former Rittergutspark will be upgraded.
22.07.2026
Municipal Music School closed during the summer holidays
22.07.2026
Citizens can object to the disclosure of their personal data
The Chemnitz City Registration Office provides information and highlights the options available
21.07.2026
School sports grounds remain open
At the start of the last school year, a pilot scheme was launched in which the sports facilities at three schools in Chemnitz were opened in the afternoons and evenings for recreational sport. The scheme is now set to continue.
17.07.2026
Opening hours at outdoor swimming pools are subject to change depending on the weather
16.07.2026
The Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Hamburg
The Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra made its debut in the Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg at the beginning of July, playing to a sold-out audience of around 2,100 people.
16.07.2026
Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy opens
On 1 July, Chemnitz Hospital opened the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at its Dresdner Straße site, headed by Chief Physician Dr Maria Lenk, MD, DDS. With this new department, the hospital is expanding its range of treatments and addressing a significant gap in healthcare provision in Chemnitz and the surrounding area, where psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy have so far only been available on an ad hoc basis.
16.07.2026
Exchange with Graz in 2003
What long-term impact can the title of European Capital of Culture have?
16.07.2026
Free State launches competition
“Show Us Your Saxony!” invites people to get involved and help shape the project – projects will receive funding of up to 5,000 euros
16.07.2026
When the indoor swimming pool is closed
The annual summer closures of indoor swimming pools ensure safe and trouble-free operation on all other days of the year. This is because much of the maintenance work can only be carried out when the pool is drained and the equipment is switched off.
16.07.2026
City Centre Ring Road: New construction phases at Falkeplatz and on Mühlenstraße
Over the next few days: the northern bridge construction phase at Falkeplatz will begin
- The construction site will move from Mühlenstraße to Theaterstraße Nord
16.07.2026
Conflict mediators wanted for primary schools
14.07.2026
“My Tree for Chemnitz” – Call for tree donations
Anyone interested can now use the themed city map to choose trees they would like to help look after by making a donation
14.07.2026
The Chemnitz sports event, where you can try out different sports and get involved, is entering its next phase
SPORTS UNITED will take place on 5 September 2026 at the eins Stadium on Gellertstraße. On the club mile, during numerous activity tours and with many other sporting activities on offer, everyone can discover the sport that suits them best.
10.07.2026
As of mid-year, Chemnitz had a population of 250,497
As of mid-2026, 250,497 people had their main residence in Chemnitz. The population has therefore fallen slightly compared with the previous year. Although the city once again recorded more people moving in than moving out, this was not enough to offset the low birth rate.
09.07.2026
Ban on alcohol consumption at Thomas-Mann-Platz comes into force
A ban on alcohol consumption will come into force on Thomas-Mann-Platz from 10 July. From 9 am to 9 pm, Monday to Saturday, alcoholic drinks may not be consumed or brought into the designated area for consumption. The aim is to better protect children and young people from alcohol-related risks in public spaces.
08.07.2026
Pupils from Chemnitz at the Hydrogen World Championships
Pupils from Chemnitz successfully entered hydrogen-powered model vehicles into the H2 Grand Prix World Final in Switzerland. The teams from the Dr. Wilhelm André Gymnasium came sixth and tenth, and were also awarded a prize for the most innovative vehicle.
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