Living in Chemnitz
Life situations
Relocation, wedding, baby or bereavement - special life situations also require special measures. This section contains useful information on various life situations.
Family
The topics of children, childcare, youth and counselling and help when things get difficult are the focus of the "Family" section.
Education
Primary schools, secondary schools, grammar schools - in addition to these school types, Chemnitz has a well-developed network of special schools, vocational schools and supplementary school facilities.
Labour
For example, the employment agency or the skilled labour portal "Chemnitz zieht an" can help you find a suitable job. The city of Chemnitz also publishes job vacancies.
Health
In addition to hospitals and clinics, doctors and physiotherapists, the Office for Health and Prevention of the City of Chemnitz also offers preventative counselling and help.
Social benefits and assistance
The City of Chemnitz Social Welfare Office provides advice and support in difficult life situations. In Chemnitz, there are also discounts at many facilities with the Chemnitz Pass.
Leisure time
Chemnitz offers many leisure activities for the whole family - in the fresh air or indoors in one of the many leisure facilities.
People with disabilities
People with disabilities should be able to participate in life in the community as independently as possible. To this end, there are support and leisure programmes.
Senior citizens
More than 80,000 people over the age of 60 live in Chemnitz. For them, the city has numerous offers for a pleasant retirement. Competent services are also available in the event of illness and the need for care.
Care
The support network PflegeNetz Chemnitz is available as a point of contact for people with support needs and their relatives and, together with competent partners, provides advice on all aspects of care.
Sport
Chemnitz is also known all over the world thanks to its many famous sportsmen and sportswomen. If you want to be active yourself, you can choose from over 200 sports clubs in Chemnitz, currently offering 80 different sports. There is sure to be something suitable for everyone.
Equality
Equal rights for women and men are enshrined in the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Chemnitz regularly organises information events, campaigns, seminars, specialist conferences and projects.