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Chemnitz, Germany

Chemnitz, known as Karl-Marx-Stadt from 1953 to 1990, is the third-largest city in the German state of Saxony after Leipzig and Dresden, and the fourth-largest city in the area of the former East Germany after (East) Berlin, Leipzig, and Dresden.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Saxony, Germany.
  • Served by Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark.

History

Chemnitz, known as Karl-Marx-Stadt from 1953 to 1990, is the third-largest city in the German state of Saxony after Leipzig and Dresden, and the fourth-largest city in the area of the former East Germany after (East) Berlin, Leipzig, and Dresden.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-18:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: de:Zeisigwald#Die Zeisigwaldschänke… · zeisigwaldschaenke.de
Indoor
German, Regional, Burger, Ice Cream, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 152 Ferdinandstraße, Chemnitz,… · gaststaette-sternmuehle.de
Indoor
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 · 478 Zwickauer Straße, Chemnitz, 09117 · braeu-stuebl.de
Indoor
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30-24:00+; Tu off, PH,We-Su 11:00-14:30, We-Su 17:30-24:00+ · 169a Zschopauer Straße, Chemnitz, 09126 · griechische-speisen.de
Indoor
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Mühlenstraße, Chemnitz, 09111 · restaurant-heck-art.de
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 10:00-14:00; Tu off; We-Su 10:00-22:00 · 565 Zschopauer Straße, Chemnitz, 09128 · goldener-hahn-chemnitz.de
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, Th-Sa 10:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Talstraße · forsthausgarnsdorf.de
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 3 Schloßberg, Chemnitz, 09113 · gasthaus-schlossmuehle.de
Indoor

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Airports

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC) 33 km to the centre
Nobitz, TH, DE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield 11 km to the centre
Jahnsdorf, SN, DE
Outdoor
Großrückerswalde Airfield 26 km to the centre
Großrückerswalde, SN, DE
Outdoor
Langhennersdorf Airfield 27 km to the centre
Oberschöna, SN, DE
Outdoor
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark 21 km to the centre
Seelitz, SN, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Fähre Anna (nur im Sommer)
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Mittweida/Aue
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre · Zweckverband Kriebsteintalsperre
Outdoor
Lauenhain
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ringethal
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Fähre Anna (nur im Sommer), 14 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chemnitz, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Halle, Sachsen · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach