Easter holidays in Chemnitz
From 18 to 25 April, schoolchildren in Saxony have their Easter holidays. To prevent boredom during the holiday period, we have put together some tips for things to do alone or with the whole family. These are not exhaustive and are subject to change.
We wish all holidaying children a happy and relaxing Easter!
Animal park and game reserve
The zoo and wildlife enclosure are open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in April.
The Easter Bunny has announced his visit to Chemnitz Zoo for Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025. If you're lucky, you might even meet him in person with his basket. He will have small Easter surprises for the children.
The Easter Bunny has been hiding countless Easter eggs in the wildlife enclosure on Easter Sunday for many years. This year too, he will be paying a visit on 20 April. From 10 a.m., young and old can search for the eggs in the extensive game enclosure.
Park railway
The park railway in Chemnitz Küchwald has changed its opening hours during the Easter holidays:
Tuesday to Friday:
9.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
13.00 to 17.30
and by appointment Tel: 0371 3301100
Further events during the Easter period:
18 April, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter Bunny Festival
19 April, 1 to 6 p.m. Easter Saturday
20 April, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter Bunny Children's Festival
21 April, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter Bunny Children's Festival
Accompanying the special exhibition "Silberglanz & Kumpeltod", guided tours are offered to coincide with the Easter period:
Easter and bunnies
Monday, 21 April, 2 p.m.
Family tour on Christian customs in Saxony
Easter and funeral crowns
Monday, 21 April, 3.30 pm
Guided tour of Christian customs in Saxony
Families are also cordially invited to the creative workshop Steigerstube and guided tours of the permanent archaeological exhibition.
The Red Tower as a bedside lamp
For the new special exhibition "fit. A Saxon success story", children on holiday can design bedside lamps in the shape of the Red Tower from empty washing-up liquid bottles. There are no limits to their creativity.
Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children's tour with Robi Robot
Holiday children experience machines in operation and can try their hand at various stations.
Tuesday to Friday 1 - 2 p.m.
Make your own washing-up liquid
The product "fit" is presented in the special exhibition. But how is it produced? How can you make a similar product at home with the simplest of means? We'll get closer in the workshop.
Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Children's tour with Robi Robot rabbit
Like many other machines, robots are constant companions in our lives. What can they do today and what will they possibly be able to do in the future?
Tuesday to Friday 1 - 2 p.m.
Bubble Painting
Participants create colourful pictures in a playful way using coloured soap suds. After a guided tour of the special exhibition "fit. A Saxon success story", these are then supplemented with drawings to create imaginative scenes.
Tuesday to Friday 2 - 4 pm
The German Games Museum will be open longer during the Easter holidays, Tuesdays to Fridays from 11 am to 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Wednesday 17 April as usual from 1 pm to 6 pm. The museum is closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
On Maundy Thursday, there will be an Easter edition game where a selection of popular Easter-themed board and card games will be available in the games room.
On the Easter weekend (Good Friday, 18 April to Easter Monday, 21 April), only the Stadtbad and Bernsdorfer Bad are open.
City pool
50 metre hall: 9 am to 4 pm
Sauna: 9 am to 3.30 pm
Bernsdorf baths
25 metre hall and leisure hall: 10 am to 5 pm
The Gablenz and "Am Südring" swimming pools are closed this weekend.
On Maundy Thursday and from Tuesday, 22 April, the swimming pools will be open again as normal.
solaris facilities
The solaris FZU facilities will once again be offering many hands-on activities, including the cosmonaut centre and the youth and environmental workshops.
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Easter active in the moated castle
EGGtive - the active Easter programme for young and old - invites families to Klaffenbach moated castle on Easter Sunday and Monday. Many great and sporty outdoor attractions await.
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Easter in the Middle Ages
Over the Easter weekend, visitors to Rabenstein Castle can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Middle Ages. A historical market takes place every day from 11 a.m. - with traders, craft demonstrations, camp life and jousting.
Easter in the Botanical Garden
The traditional Easter festival with pony rides, handicrafts, puppet theatre and a violet exhibition will once again take place on Maundy Thursday on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Food and drink will also be provided.
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