Bergstrasse leisure centre - meeting on the waterfront

On 14 April 2025, Mayor Michael Stötzer and the Grüna local council ceremoniously handed over the leisure area on Bergstraße to the citizens of Chemnitz.

The open space was selected for the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 as an intervention area for the village of Grüna in order to open it up to new uses. In addition to the "Grüna erleben" (Experience Grüna) circular trail on the history of the village, a multifunctional square has been created with a stage, recreational areas for all age groups and a pond terrace that can be reached via a footbridge. A new place to meet, socialise, experience and enjoy.

A new pump track and play equipment have been integrated into an additional area. A footpath and cycle path connects all the places in the leisure area.

The existing public green spaces on Bergstrasse have been upgraded and supplemented, taking nature conservation into account. The intervention area will be integrated into the surroundings with a variety of tree, shrub and herbaceous plantings. The leisure area will also provide a rest stop for the future premium cycle path on the old Wüstenbrand - Küchwald railway line.

325,000 euros from the Capital of Culture budget were available for the design of the public square. The planning services were provided by Jacob+Bilz Landschaftsarchitekten PartnerschaftsG mbH. The construction work was carried out by Baumschule Hohenstein-Ernstthal Garten-und Landschaftsbau GmbH.

The Bergstraße leisure area in Grüna has been open for use since 6 December 2024. The grand opening of the Capital of Culture intervention area in Chemnitz-Grüna will take place in spring 2025, weather permitting.

On 6 September 2024, the new pump track facility was set up in the Bergstrasse leisure area. The modules, which had previously been delivered by lorry, were assembled on the prepared site by the contracted company Baumschule Hohenstein-Ernstthal GmbH and supervised and instructed by an assembly manager from the manufacturer.

Work on the new leisure centre on Bergstraße in Chemnitz-Grüna began at the end of June. A public square is being created there, taking nature conservation into account - a place to meet, exchange ideas, experience and enjoy. As part of the public participation process for the intervention areas for the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, the Grüna district has decided to redesign the public green space with a football pitch on Bergstraße in addition to a new nine-kilometre circular hiking trail on the history of the town.

A leisure area with a variety of recreational areas, including a square with a stage and a footpath with a pond terrace, will invite all age groups to linger. The new pump track for children and young people aged 4 to 14 will be integrated into an additional square area alongside another piece of play equipment.

The construction costs total around 375,000 euros, including municipal funds for tree planting. The work is being carried out by the company Baumschule Hohenstein-Ernstthal GmbH. Construction supervision is being carried out by the planning office Jacob + Bilz Landschaftsarchitekten PartnerschaftsG mbB, Chemnitz.

On Tuesday, 25 June 2024, work began on the new leisure area on Bergstraße in Chemnitz-Grüna. Taking nature conservation into account, the green spaces on Bergstraße are being upgraded and supplemented with structural functions.

A public square is being created - a place to meet, socialise, experience and enjoy. In future, a variety of recreational areas, a multifunctional square with a stage and a walkway with an adjoining pond terrace will invite all age groups to linger. A new pump track and play equipment will be integrated into an additional square area. A footpath and cycle path connects all areas of the leisure centre. The intervention area will be integrated into the surroundings with a variety of trees, shrubs and perennials. The leisure area will also provide a rest stop for the future premium cycle path on the old Wüstenbrand - Küchwald railway line. Before the construction site is set up, an amphibian protection fence will be erected.

The construction costs amount to around 375,000 euros, including municipal funds for tree planting. The work will be carried out by the company Baumschule Hohenstein-Ernstthal GmbH. Construction supervision is being carried out by the planning office Jacob + Bilz Landschaftsarchitekten PartnerschaftsG mbB.

In addition to a new nine-kilometre circular hiking trail on the history of the village, Grüna has decided to redesign the public green space with a football pitch on Bergstrasse. The area on Bergstrasse is to be sensitively upgraded and supplemented with structural functions. According to the wishes of the residents and Grüna clubs, a place to meet, socialise, experience and enjoy will be created here.

In future, there will be small recreational areas and meeting points for all age groups along Bergstrasse. A plateau in the centre of the site will create new perspectives and opportunities. The new pump track increases the courage and joy of movement of 4 to 14-year-olds. A variety of plants and associated paths gently integrate this place into the sensitive environment. Nature conservation requirements and regulations play a key role in the development of this site. The area on the mountain road will also provide a rest stop for the future premium cycle path on the old Wüstenbrand - Küchwald railway line.