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Have a look! The weekend of the intervention areas on 23/24 August 2025
The weekend of the intervention areas on 23/24 August 2025
The European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 - that's over 1,000 events. Chemnitz 2025 is also a huge urban development project with its intervention areas. Spread across the entire city, the city of Chemnitz has tidied up overgrown wasteland, rediscovered long-forgotten corners and fulfilled wishes large and small.
The intervention areas are ready - and waiting to be discovered!
We will celebrate this with the people of Chemnitz for a weekend on 23 and 24 August and show what you can do here in the future: The local players will be offering guided tours, going on a hike, playing a concert or inviting children to an activity day - we look forward to seeing you!
The programme
Saturday 23 August
| Geology game, exhibition and roof festival | |
|---|---|
| 7 am to 10 pm | Tufspil - playing with the depths What is hidden under your feet? At Tufspil, you can playfully discover your surroundings and the geological layers beneath you. An original playful activity made of coloured adhesive tape on the ground transforms the public space into a sensory journey of discovery. The name says it all: "play" meets "tuff" - the volcanic igneous rock of Chemnitz's facades. Contemplation and pleasure at the same time, designed for adults, children welcome. At the market fountain, the railway viaduct and the sports forum. An initiative by Marimuck, supported by the EUJA funding programme! |
| 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Outdoor exhibition of Chemnitz sports stars in the arcades The inclusive sports event "Inklusiv gewinnt 2025", organised by the Katharina-Witt-Stiftung gGmbH, will take place at the Sportforum on 17 August. The exhibition on the history of sport in Chemnitz will open as part of this event. Several former successful athletes will be present on this day. |
| 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Opening of the Marathon Tower at the Chemnitz Roof Festival, additional offer: Yoga by Happy Yoga Chemnitz 10 a.m. - Energising morning yoga (60 minutes). A gently activating flow to mobilise and set the mood for the day. Suitable for all levels of experience. Participation only with registration. 5 pm - Deeply relaxing Yin Yoga (60 minutes). A calm, regenerating style with longer postures. Ideal for winding down and letting go at the end of the festival day. Participation only with registration. Numerous rooftops high above Chemnitz invite you to explore the city from above at the first BUNTE DÄCHER rooftop festival. Art and culture at unusual heights open up new perspectives on urban life, and the entertaining lingering on previously unseen areas transforms our roofscape into a lively place of community. Organised by the City of Chemnitz, this weekend will discuss new potential uses for rooftops, reveal opportunities for sustainable urban development and enable people to take a different look at their own city. More information: chemnitz2025.de/bunte-daecher |
| Guided tours and information | |
|---|---|
| 10 am to 6 pm | Opening hours for the Visitor and Information Centre of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 |
| 3.30 pm and 5 pm | Guided tours of the Hartmann Factory with Ramona Wagner (approx. 1 hour) |
| BDTSK8 Festival | |
|---|---|
10 am to midnight | European skateboard festival A combination of skateboarding, an Olympic discipline since 2020, with music and urban art: over three days, professional, sponsored and amateur skaters from all over Europe compete against each other in the street and bowl categories. There are special competitions for young people under 16 and adults over 30. Graffiti, stencils and all sorts of other open-air works are created during and after the event, before the after-skate party begins. |
| Guided tours, exhibitions, rallies and roof festival | |
|---|---|
| 10 and 12 am | Guided tour "From lost place to intervention space" with Stefan Tschöck The guided tour highlights the unique opportunities of the Capital of Culture year and the associated ideas that have helped transform the Garage Campus from a "lost place" into a cultural centre. Find out how the buildings on the Garage Campus were used decades ago and what is happening on the site of the former tram depot today. |
| 10 am to 6 pm | Chemnitz Roof Festival 10 am - 6 pm: "How does a green roof work?" - Hands-on presentation with Kathrin Goldammer (ZinCo) Numerous rooftops high above Chemnitz invite you to explore the city from above at the first BUNTE DÄCHER rooftop festival. Art and culture at unusual heights open up new perspectives on urban life, and the entertaining lingering on previously unseen areas transforms our roofscape into a lively place of community. Organised by the City of Chemnitz, this weekend will discuss new potential uses for rooftops, reveal opportunities for sustainable urban development and enable people to take a different look at their own city. More information: chemnitz2025.de/bunte-daecher |
| 11 am and 1 pm | Guided tour "History and present" by Olaf Weber An (almost) abandoned place shines in new splendour. Find out how the buildings on the garage campus were used for operational purposes decades ago and what is happening on the site of the former tram depot today. |
| 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Exhibition "City by the river - city in the river" |
| 12 to 6 pm | Exhibition #3000Garages |
| 2 and 4 pm | Guided tour "The intervention area today" with Jenny Wittig Get an insight into the use of the Garage Campus intervention area and find out what spaces and possibilities await you in the former tram depot. |
| 3 p.m. | Rally with Sandra Kunze A playful journey of discovery from story to story: together, young and old explore the grounds of the Garage Campus in a playful way and discover many exciting things that were previously unknown. |
| Guided tour | |
|---|---|
| 10 am | Guided tour of the intervention area by the Chemnitz Parks Department, Florian Etterer |
Lohse-Uhlig-Steig - Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain
Lohse-Uhlig-Steig - Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain
| Children's hike with children's quiz | |
|---|---|
10 am | Meeting point: Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain leisure centre with a hike to the Stenmühle mill The hike is accompanied by the children's book "Unterwegs in Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain". We will go on a discovery tour together with Lusy. There will also be a children's quiz. |
| Sports and flea market | |
|---|---|
10 am to 6 pm | Soccer field tournament organised by the Eubaer e.V., flea market and morning pint Snacks and drinks - sports club and support association of the Euba volunteer fire brigade |
| 10 am | Start of flea market |
| 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 1st Euba football pitch tournament |
| Opening and geological game | |
|---|---|
| 11 am to 2 pm | Ceremonial opening of the intervention area with an entertainment programme with fun and games for young and old: - Musical accompaniment to the event by musician Stefan Weyh and DJ Wenzelyzer |
| all day | Tufspil - playing with the depths What is hidden under your feet? Tufspil is a fun way to discover your surroundings and the geological layers beneath you. An original playful activity made of coloured adhesive tape on the ground transforms the public space into a sensory journey of discovery. The name says it all: "play" meets "tuff" - the volcanic igneous rock of Chemnitz's facades. Contemplation and pleasure at the same time, designed for adults, children welcome. At the market fountain, the railway viaduct and the sports forum. An initiative by Marimuck, supported by the EUJA funding programme! |
Youth Club Club E/Slot Car Race Track
Youth Club Club E/Slot Car Race Track
| Ceremonial opening of the intervention area | |
|---|---|
2 pm | Open day throughout the building Free training on the new slot car racing track (large car racing track) for all interested parties From 4 pm Qualification training with award ceremony In addition to the programme, food/barbecue and drinks |
| Guided tour and dance | |
|---|---|
| 10 to 12 a.m. | Dancing neighbours |
| 1 pm | Guided tour of the intervention area by the Chemnitz Parks Department, Florian Etterer |
| 21st Chemnitz Balloon Festival | |
|---|---|
| 10 am to 2 pm | Chemnitz Roof Festival Guided tours from the Küchwald stage with a view of the new roof from the info point in the Küchwald. Pre-booking is requested. Numerous rooftops high above Chemnitz invite you to explore the city from above at the first BUNTE DÄCHER rooftop festival. Art and culture at unusual heights open up new perspectives on urban life, and the entertaining lingering on previously unseen areas transforms our roofscape into a lively place of community. Organised by the City of Chemnitz, this weekend will discuss new potential uses for rooftops, reveal opportunities for sustainable urban development and enable people to take a different look at their own city. More information: chemnitz2025.de/bunte-daecher |
1 p.m. | This year's balloon festival will take place from 22 August to 24 August 2025 on the Küchwaldwiese in Chemnitz. It starts on Friday at 3 pm, Saturday at 1 pm and Sunday at 10 am. On all three days, weather permitting, the hot air balloon launches (including mould balloons) will take place in the late afternoon hours. On Saturday, the international model balloons will be demonstrated in the afternoon. In the evening there will be the big balloon glow followed by a spectacular brilliant fireworks display. There will also be live music on the Küchwaldwiese stage on all three days. Kindergartens and dance schools will be presenting themselves on the stage by the park railway. On Sunday, the youngest guests can marvel at a great children's stage programme. Admission is free for all visitors. |
| Festival | |
|---|---|
2 pm to 10 pm | Activities: Barbecue, music (DJ), dance, karaoke, handicraft stations, intercultural contributions, table tennis "Day of the Latin American Heart", a colourful, open festival with music, dancing, communal cooking, games and an intercultural exchange between the Latin American community and their friends in Chemnitz. |
| Guided tour | |
|---|---|
3 pm | A guided tour through the buildings and courtyards of the Stadtwirtschaft with an explanation of the building and the utilisation concept as a creative courtyard and maker hub with Grit Stillger. Duration approx. 1 hour, meeting point at the Jakobstr. 46 gate, barrier-free access possible |
| Dance event | |
|---|---|
4 to 8 pm | "Dance pavilion": All dance enthusiasts from Chemnitz and guests of the Capital of Culture are invited to liven up the neighbourhood park at Pleißenbach as a dance floor. A DJ will provide rousing music. Popular standard dances such as waltz, cha-cha-cha, foxtrot and many other dances will be played. The "Tanzpavillon" event is organised by the Bürgerzentrum in Leipziger Straße, the Bürgerplattform Chemnitz Mitte-West and Tanzstudio Chemnitz. The event is funded by the City of Chemnitz. Venue: Near Talbrücke |
| Geology game | |
|---|---|
all day | Geology game Tufspil - playing with the depths What is hidden beneath your feet? With Tufspil you playfully discover your surroundings and the geological layers beneath you. An original playful activity made of coloured adhesive tape on the ground transforms the public space into a sensory journey of discovery. The name says it all: "play" meets "tuff" - the volcanic igneous rock of Chemnitz's facades. Contemplation and pleasure at the same time, designed for adults, children welcome. At the market fountain, the railway viaduct and the sports forum. An initiative by Marimuck, supported by the EUJA funding programme! |
| Geocache and scavenger hunt | |
|---|---|
all day | Discover the Höhenweg in a fun way: the starting point is the telephone box in Adelsberg, from there the route leads along the Höhenweg to the Kultur-Kirche in Harthau. A special surprise awaits at the finish: rewards such as coins, buttons and stickers with the Höhenweg and Capital of Culture logo are hidden in a red electrical cabinet - the "Höhenweg treasure chest". The treasure chest can be opened with the right code. An adventure for curious people of all ages. |
Rest area on the Chemnitz cycle path
Rest area on the Chemnitz Valley cycle path
| Art installation | |
|---|---|
| 8:45 pm | Reforestation of failed industry - a site-specific art installation The rest area at the Fischwegbrücke bridge in Chemnitz is transformed into a poetic meeting place between nature, memory and transformation. The installation "Reforestation of Failed Industry" addresses the cycle of the rise and fall of industrial landscapes and poses the question of how nature and human creativity can reclaim lost spaces. Over thirty long silk panels - predominantly in shades of white and grey, interspersed with individual bright red, blue, green and yellow accents - hang from the arch of the disused bridge. Textures of tree bark, leaves and animal tracks are visible on them as fine prints. As dusk falls, an atmospheric interplay of light, laser, projections and sound unfolds. A synthesiser wrapped in silk complements the installation with a live soundscape, while fine mist and projections transform the space into an immersive, almost dreamlike sphere. A project by Simon Skalar and Irena Gayatri Horvat, supported by the EUJA! |
Sunday 24 August
| Geology game and exhibition | |
|---|---|
| 7 to 22 o'clock | Geology game Tufspil - playing with the depths What is hidden under your feet? With Tufspil, you can playfully discover your surroundings and the geological layers beneath you. An original playful activity made of coloured adhesive tape on the ground transforms the public space into a sensory journey of discovery. The name says it all: "play" meets "tuff" - the volcanic igneous rock of Chemnitz's facades. Contemplation and pleasure at the same time, designed for adults, children welcome. At the market fountain, the railway viaduct and the sports forum. An initiative by Marimuck, supported by the EUJA funding programme! |
| 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Outdoor exhibition of Chemnitz sports stars in the arcades On 17.08.2025, the inclusive sports event "Inklusiv gewinnt 2025" will take place at the Sportforum, organised by the Katharina-Witt-Stiftung gGmbH. As part of this event, we will be opening the exhibition on the history of sport in Chemnitz. Some former successful athletes will be present on this day |
| Guided tours and information | |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Opening hours for the Visitor and Information Centre of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 |
| 11 am and 1 pm | Guided tours of the Collateral Sculptures - Art at the Hartmannfabrik with Marcel Wächtler (approx. 1 hour) |
| Guided tour | |
|---|---|
| 10 am and 1 pm | Guided tour of the intervention area by the Chemnitz Parks Department, Cynthia Nestler |
| 21st Chemnitz Balloon Festival | |
|---|---|
| 10 am | This year's balloon festival will take place from 22 August to 24 August on the Küchwaldwiese in Chemnitz. It starts on Friday at 3 pm, Saturday at 1 pm and Sunday at 10 am. On all three days, weather permitting, the hot air balloons (including mould balloons) will be launched in the late afternoon hours. On Saturday, the international model balloons will be demonstrated in the afternoon. In the evening there will be the big balloon glow followed by a spectacular brilliant fireworks display. There will also be live music on the stage on the Küchwaldwiese on all three days. Kindergartens and dance schools will be presenting themselves on the stage by the park railway. On Sunday, the youngest guests can marvel at a great children's stage programme. Admission is free for all visitors. |
| Poetry and walk | |
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| 10 am | An entertaining walk through the Morgenleite park. There will be all kinds of information about the design of the intervention area and the development of the Heckert area, accompanied by amusing and exciting quotes, poems and stories. Stations include the water playground, the fitness equipment, the duck pond, the barefoot path and the garden of tranquillity. As we explore the individual stations in more detail, we sharpen our senses with the power of poetry and experience nature in a new way. Duration approx. 1.5 hours Meeting point: 10 am at the entrance to the Morgenleite Park below the Vita Centre. As it is a circular walk, we will also return there. |
Rest area on the Chemnitz cycle path
Rest area on the Chemnitz Valley cycle path
| Hike, workshop and nature | |
|---|---|
| 10 am to 2 pm | Colourful programme about nature and agriculture. Pony rides and a workshop entitled "Experience agriculture" are planned. |
| 10 a.m. | Herb hike with Angela Schmiedl from "Natura Essentia" in Lichtenstein |
| 1.30 pm | Programme of the Segenskirchgemeinde Chemnitz-Nord with a performance by the trombone choir |
| Multigenerational festival | |
|---|---|
| 10 am to 5 pm | 10 a.m. - Tour of the intervention area Programme can be viewed at www.buergerpark-gablenz.de |
| BDTSK8 Festival | |
|---|---|
10 am to 8 pm | European skateboard festival A combination of skateboarding, an Olympic discipline since 2020, with music and urban art: over three days, professional, sponsored and amateur skaters from all over Europe compete against each other in the street and bowl categories. There are special competitions for young people under 16 and adults over 30. Graffiti, stencils and all sorts of other open-air works are created during and after the event, before the after-skate party begins. |
Klaffenbach Cultural Park
Klaffenbach Cultural Park
| Clubs, inauguration and civic engagement | |
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| 10.30 am to 3 pm | Event on the intervention area together with Klaffenbach clubs and the Klaffenbach primary school The centrepiece of the event is the inauguration of the Generation Bench, which was created by the children of Klaffenbach primary school together with wood sculptor Bianca Seidel. This special project is being funded as part of the "EUJA - Chemnitz 2025" programme, supported by the Sparkasse Chemnitz Foundation. A project by Bianca Seidel, supported by the EUJA! |
| Guided tours, exhibitions and rallies | |
|---|---|
| 11 am to 6 pm | Exhibition "City by the river - city in the river" |
| 11 am and 2 pm | Guided tour "The intervention area today" by Jenny Wittig Gain an insight into the use of the Garage Campus intervention area and find out what spaces and possibilities await you in the former tram depot. |
| 12 to 6 pm | Exhibition #3000Garages |
| 12 and 3 pm | Neighbourhood tour with Sandra Kunze Take a short walk around the Garage Campus and discover the neighbourhood with another intervention area of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, hidden works of art and abandoned buildings that all have a story to tell. |
| 1 pm | Rally with Jenny Wittig Playful journey of discovery from story to story: together, young and old explore the grounds of the Garage Campus in a playful way and discover many exciting things that were previously unknown. |
| 6 to 8 pm | Theatre performance "Findejahre" A very personal excursion into art history, a play about emotional longings and political realities and about "finding" your partner again and again in a long-term relationship. |
| Festival of Expressionism | |
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11 am to 6 pm | The Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz and the Förderverein Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Chemnitz e. V. are celebrating the new ensemble, consisting of the completed artists' museum and the neighbouring Wohnmühle, this summer. Programme 11 a.m., welcome 11 am - 6 pm, puzzle tour for kids 11-14:30, expressionist portraits 12/14/16 hrs, reading of expressionist poems 3-6 pm, Art Guides in the Karl Schmidt-Rottluff House 3-6 pm, watercolour painting outdoors Admission free of charge |
| Lectures and flea market | |
|---|---|
| 11 am to 5 pm | Art flea market |
| 11 am, 2 pm and 3 pm | Lecture on the person Frei Otto |
| Guided tour | |
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3 pm | A guided tour through the buildings and courtyards of the Stadtwirtschaft, explanation of the building and the utilisation concept as a creative courtyard and maker hub with Volker Tzschucke. Duration approx. 1 hour, meeting point at the Jakobstr. 46 gate, barrier-free access possible |
| Geocache and scavenger hunt | |
|---|---|
all day | Discover the Höhenweg in a fun way: the starting point is the telephone box in Adelsberg, from there the route leads along the Höhenweg to the Kultur-Kirche in Harthau. A special surprise awaits at the finish: rewards such as coins, buttons and stickers with the Höhenweg and Capital of Culture logo are hidden in a red electrical cabinet - the "Höhenweg treasure chest". The treasure chest can be opened with the right code. An adventure for curious people of all ages. |
| Geology game | |
|---|---|
| all day | Geology game Tufspil - playing with the depths What is hidden beneath your feet? With Tufspil you playfully discover your surroundings and the geological layers beneath you. An original playful activity made of coloured adhesive tape on the ground transforms the public space into a sensory journey of discovery. The name says it all: "play" meets "tuff" - the volcanic igneous rock of Chemnitz's facades. Contemplation and pleasure at the same time, designed for adults, children welcome. At the market fountain, the railway viaduct and the sports forum. An initiative by Marimuck, supported by the EUJA funding programme! |
| Geology game | |
|---|---|
all day | Geology game Tufspil - playing with the depths What is hidden beneath your feet? With Tufspil you playfully discover your surroundings and the geological layers beneath you. An original playful activity made of coloured adhesive tape on the ground transforms the public space into a sensory journey of discovery. The name says it all: "play" meets "tuff" - the volcanic igneous rock of Chemnitz's facades. Contemplation and pleasure at the same time, designed for adults, children welcome. At the market fountain, the railway viaduct and the sports forum. An initiative by Marimuck, supported by the EUJA funding programme! |