An important milestone has been reached on the way to Chemnitz becoming European Capital of Culture 2025: on Friday, 3 May 2024, the historic Hartmannfabrik was handed over to Chemnitz 2025 gGmbH following extensive refurbishment. As a future visitor and information centre, the former factory hall will be a central point of contact for guests of the Capital of Culture in the coming year.
This prestigious centrepiece of Chemnitz 2025 is one of 30 infrastructure projects for the Capital of Culture. After standing empty for a long time, the listed building was renovated in a successful public-private partnership by the Pfeifer family of entrepreneurs, with additional funding from the federal government, the Free State of Saxony and the City of Chemnitz.
The hall, built in 1864, was once part of the globally successful engineering company of "locomotive king" Richard Hartmann. Just as it was a centre of industrial progress back then, the Hartmannfabrik is now once again a place for creativity and innovation and a symbol of the city's ability to change, which is characterised by many transformation processes.
In addition to offices and an information centre, a flexible event hall has been created on an area of over 2,000 square metres, which will host a diverse programme during the Capital of Culture year. As the centre for Chemnitz 2025, the Hartmannfabrik is set to become a lively international meeting place in the city, where the rich industrial past will provide inspiration for a visionary future. The next major event will take place at the Hartmannfabrik on 25 October: the press conference to launch the Chemnitz 2025 programme.
After the official handover of the keys and a first event for Chemnitz schoolchildren, it was time to welcome everyone to the open day.
Thank you for this great day, the interest and the many kind wishes for moving in!
