From November 2024, there will be a Chemnitz 2025 information point at Chemnitz Central Station. A small shop will provide arriving guests with an operable internet screen and various information materials for initial orientation in the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. The Infopoint complements the visitor centre in the Hartmannfabrik and the tourist information centre on the market square. This means that rail travellers are already aware of the Capital of Culture year and can get an initial overview of current event offers immediately after arriving in Chemnitz. The Infopoint will generally be open between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.
"The new Infopoint at the main railway station is a visual welcome for all those arriving in Chemnitz by train," says Andrea Pier, Commercial Director of Chemnitz 2025. "A good information infrastructure is important, especially for those who are visiting the city for the first time. The Infopoint at the main railway station provides access to online information and an initial opportunity for orientation before guests to the Capital of Culture can seek detailed advice at the visitor centre in the Hartmannfabrik or at the tourist information centre."
The city of Chemnitz will also be setting up a new wayfinding system at the beginning of December to guide visitors from the main railway station to the city centre and the Hartmannfabrik. 56 new signs will make it easier for pedestrians to find their way around the city centre.
Lord Mayor Sven Schulze: "The many positive reactions to the publication of the programme for the coming year show me that we can expect a lot of out-of-town visitors, which is good for Chemnitz and the region. Among other things, these additional signs will make it easier for guests to find their way to the city centre and the Hartmannfabrik as the "heart" of the Capital of Culture."
There is news for long-distance rail services: during the Capital of Culture year, additional long-distance trains will be added on weekends between 3 May and 5 October 2025 (as well as on 18/19 January and 29/30 November 2025), which will run directly on the Berlin - Chemnitz route without intermediate stops. This service is financed by Deutsche Bahn.
The Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) will offer numerous additional rail connections in the coming year together with its partners, such as the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (MRB). It is already certain that the connections from Chemnitz to Dresden, Leipzig and Zwickau/Hof (RE3, RB 30) will be reinforced with additional journeys and seats on selected event days and weekends. Rail services to and from Riesa and Elsterwerda will also be increased at certain points. Additional trains and buses will also run between Chemnitz and Annaberg-Buchholz, Obernhau-Grünthal, Stollberg, Thalheim, Aue, Oelsnitz/Erzg. and Marienberg.
The RE6 E train service between Chemnitz and Leipzig via Riesa will be used in addition to the direct RE6 service for major events (including the opening event, Kosmos and Hut Festival).
As an additional service, there will be a "Capital of Culture ticket" for visitors to the city. This is valid for three consecutive days throughout 2025 in the entire network area and costs 25 euros per person. The ticket is also worthwhile for groups: for up to five people, it costs 50 euros for three days. The ticket will be available digitally via the mobile phone ticket systems and conventionally via ticket printers from transport staff and selected service centres of the transport companies as well as at Capital of Culture sales outlets.
