Discover the European Capital of Culture 2025

Chemnitz, once an industrial stronghold and the richest city in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, has had an eventful history. From its heyday as a leading city in the textile and automotive sectors to its reorientation after reunification, the city has undergone a remarkable transformation, while always retaining its inventive spirit and cultural identity. A visit reveals the many facets of the city: industrial culture, Eastern modernism, sports city, green oases, Art Nouveau, top-class museums and theatres, open spaces for subculture and culinary delights. Once you have been here, you will see the city with different eyes - in keeping with the Capital of Culture motto "C THE UNSEEN".

Further information on sights, restaurants, guided tours and accommodation options, as well as exciting stories about the local people:

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European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is co-financed by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media).