The Slavic settlement of Chemnitz became one of the largest and richest industrial cities in Germany 130 years ago. The bleaching monopoly for linen in Saxony and the proximity to mining in the Ore Mountains contributed to the development of industrial structures early on. Chemnitz became Karl-Marx-Stadt and then Chemnitz again. Today you can experience a city that is searching for its identity. It is a down-to-earth place that offers its inhabitants plenty of scope for creativity and still thrives on industry. As European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz wants to write a new chapter. This time in culture.

Would you like to visit the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 and are looking for an alternative to public transport? The Capital of Culture shuttle offers you a convenient pick-up service from your home or hotel and shorter travel times at a comparable price to the train. Of course, luggage transportation and useful Chemnitz information from the local driver are included. Transportation takes place in a comfortable minibus for up to 8 people. The Capital of Culture shuttle runs weekly from Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden to Chemnitz and back.

Every year between the end of November and the beginning of February, the people of the Erzgebirge decorate their houses with festive Christmas lights. This differs from the colorful Christmas flicker that prevails around the globe. You can find them in almost every window: arch of lights, poinsettia, miner, angel. During an evening trip to the Ore Mountains we will get in the mood for Christmas.

The German-Czech Ore Mountains ridge around Fichtelberg and Boží Dar still belongs to the snow-sure low mountain ranges in Europe. In sparsely populated forest and open country areas there are up to 200km of groomed cross-country ski trails and numerous downhill runs at an altitude of 800m to 1215m for cross-country tours or alpine skiing. We bring you from the front door directly to the cross-country trail or downhill slope.