Discover Chemnitz!

Welcome to the European Capital of Culture 2025

Art and culture, industrial heritage, sport and activity - Chemnitz surprises with its impressive diversity. Ever since we were European Capital of Culture last year, the city has shown what creative potential it harbours.

Our goal is clear: we want to invite you to discover Chemnitz for yourself. Because once you've been here, you're guaranteed to look at the city with new eyes. One sentence comes up particularly often: "We wouldn't have expected this in Chemnitz - you have to see it."

Art, culture and festivals

Highlights 2026: The big annual preview for Chemnitz

Art and culture, industrial culture, sport and activity - Chemnitz surprises with its impressive diversity. At the latest since we were European Capital of Culture last year, the city has shown what creative potential it harbours. Our goal is clear: we want to invite you to discover Chemnitz for yourself. Because once you've been here, you're guaranteed to look at the city with new eyes. One sentence comes up particularly often: "We wouldn't have expected this in Chemnitz - you have to see it."

Chemnitz combines industrial heritage with creative energy, a surprising amount of greenery with urban life and historical architecture with fresh ideas. This dynamic is set to continue: 2026 will be characterised by the Year of Jewish Culture, which will highlight the past, present and future of Jewish life. Chemnitz will also host the international festival "Theatre of the World", which will make the city a meeting place for contemporary stage art from all over the world.

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<p>Whoever comes to Chemnitz experiences a city in transition - open, curious and courageous, without forgetting its roots. Ideal for anyone who wants to take a closer look, discover new things and experience real surprises. Welcome to Chemnitz - we look forward to seeing you!

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Central in Saxony, yet an insider tip

How to get to Chemnitz: location, journey and mobility

Der Chemnitzer Hauptbahnhof.
Chemnitz main station Picture: Dirk Hanus

We answer your questions

Tourist Information Chemnitz am Markt

The tourist information centre at the market. Picture: Chemnitz.travel

On a discovery tour with our city guides

On a discovery tour with our city guides

In the foyer of the New Town Hall on the market square. Picture: Johannes Richter

Chemnitz is a city full of stories - some visible, many hidden and some waiting to be discovered by you. Between imposing industrial heritage, impressive architecture and creative new places, Chemnitz unfolds a charm that only reveals itself on closer inspection. This is exactly where a city tour comes in: It takes you to the most exciting places, reveals background stories that you won't find in any travel guide and shows you the city from angles that are often overlooked on your own.

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<p>Whether you want to explore the historic centre, discover modern art or immerse yourself in the fascinating industrial history - a city tour brings Chemnitz to life. Let yourself be guided by true connoisseurs of the city, immerse yourself in the "C the Unseen" feeling and experience Chemnitz the way it always delights visitors: surprising, diverse and genuine.

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Experience gastronomy

View of the Innere Klosterstraße Picture: Dirk Hanus

Discover the numerous restaurants and cafés in Chemnitz and indulge in culinary delights. We have put together a few special restaurants, cafés and pubs for you here.</p

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Picture: Film Nights (Archive)

Discover Chemnitz!

The outdoor pool season has started

The outdoor pool season has started

Picture: Wolfgang Schmidt

Tour: The Purple Path in Chemnitz

Tour: The Purple Path in Chemnitz

Picture: Johannes Richter, Inspections

Museums in Chemnitz

Ideas for leisure time

Tour: Discover all 39 city districts