The HeckArtHaus presents exhibitions and series of events by artists, philosophers and others. It also houses a series of rooms which function as a club, bistro and restaurant with surprizingly good food and drink. Chemnitz´s "shakers and movers", artistic people with flair meet here and put their ideas into action under the auspices of "Art for Chemnitz".

Accomodations:
The Morgner Room - 20
Restaurant - 35
The Bistro - 25
The Club Room - 25

Address:
HeckArtHaus, Mühlenstraße 2, 09111 Chemnitz
Tel: +49 (0371) 6 94 68 18

Kunst für Chemnitz e. V.
Tel: +49 (03 71) 6 44 67 66

The Music school offers instrumental, vocal and dance instruction for children, young people and adults.
Lessons are given in early music education, keyboard instruments, woodwind and brass instruments and percussion.

Chemnitz citizens are entertained by numerous ensembles and musical groups trained here, such as the Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Accordion Orchestra, or the Wind ensemble which participate at school, club or other events.

Hours:
M - F 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Th 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lessons are given M - F 1 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Address:
Städtische Musikschule Chemnitz, Gerichtsstraße 1 - 3, 09112 Chemnitz
Tel: +49 (0371) 30 22 89, Fax: +49 (0371) 30 58 12

Every day the world brings us something new in all areas of endeavor in our lives. The need for life-long learning is self-evident. Twice a year the Adult Education Center presents information on courses, lectures and events in the fields of political science, history, health, natural sciences, languages, arts, culture, electronic data processing/computer studies and all manner of vocational training available to the public.
The Center also serves as a place for communication and communal integration and as a meeting place for people of different origins and social status, as well as varying age groups to come together, meet and pursue their continuing educational goals.

Address:
Volkshochschule Chemnitz, Moritzstraße 20, 09111 Chemnitz
Tel: +49 (03 71) 4 88 43 43, Fax: +49 (03 71) 4 88 43 99

The Municipal Library contains about 500,000 books, journals, long-playing records, and videos offering a wide variety of intellectual inspiration. The Library´s international division also offers special literature, fiction, and poetry in their original foreign languages. Also headquartered here is the department of local history providing specialized information about Saxon history and literature. The music division houses records, CDs and printed music as well as biographic information about important composers and their work. Internet facilities are available for surfing.
One can also relax in the Library´s café.

Hours:
M 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
T, Th 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

User fees are variable, charged according to City of Chemnitz statute requirement

Address:
Stadtarchiv Chemnitz, Aue 16, 09112 Chemnitz
Tel: +49 (03 71) 4 88-47 02, Fax: +49 (03 71) 4 88-47 99

There´s probably not a child in Chemnitz who hasn´t enjoyed a ride on the park Scenic Railway transversing the Kuechwald Park. It first began operation in 1954.

Naturally, adults enjoy it too during festivals and festivities, or celebrating special events. Old time raiload nostalgia is provided by the steam engine, as well as romantic moonlight special excursion runs.

Address:
Parkeisenbahn Chemnitz gGmbH, Küchwaldring 24, D-09113 Chemnitz
Tel/Fax: + 49 (03 71) 3 30 11 00

The rock caves are part of a limestone mine that was closed in 1908. Walking with a stoop you pass through the "gnome tunnel".
On the second floor you reach the dome hall. And what a surprise and exceptional experience to hear in this setting the sound of the "Nabucco" prisoners choir.
The magic stalactite world bears witness to limestone mining as it was from the 14th century up. The rock caves are worth seeing in every season.

Hours:
everyday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Address:
Schaubergwerk Felsendome Rabenstein, Weg nach dem Kalkwerk 5, 09117 Chemnitz
Tel: +49 (0371) 8 08 00 37

While the game preserve gives home to herds of European woodland animals, as red deer, bisons, or wild boars, the zoo is specialized in keeping rare or endangered animals, as f. ex. Mongolian Przewalski horses, Brazilian monkeys or Siberian Amour tigers.
About one thousand frogs, toads, and salamanders live in the vivarium, the one and only amphibian house in Europe.

Apr - Sept: 9am - 7pm

Mar and Oct: 9am - 5pm

Nov - Feb: 9am - 4pm

Address:
Tierpark Chemnitz, Nevoigtstraße 14 A, D-09117 Chemnitz
Tel: + 49 (0371) 85 00 28

Wildgatter Oberrabenstein, Thomas-Müntzer-Höhe, D-09117 Chemnitz
Tel: + 49 (0371) 85 07 08

Moated Renaissance castle
The castle in its present form was erected in 1616. Nowadays, the "Public hall" with its timber-frame roof truss creates the fascinating setting for concerts, readings or theatre performances.
The small chapel with cross vault and ceiling paintings from 1860 is the right place to get married or to attend a concert of chamber music.
With changing exhibitions, family and club celebrations in the castle courtyard the whole area of the castle is a popular tourist attraction.

Public Hall: 99 seats, Small Chapel: 50 seats, Green Salon: 50 seats

Address:
Wasserschloß Klaffenbach, Wasserschloßweg 6, D-09123 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 66 35-0, Fax + 49 (03 71) 2 66 35-13

Complete your visit with a stay in the castle hotel or the restaurant "Guardhouse".
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 61 10, Fax (03 71) 2 61 11 00 Museum of Saxon vehicles
The two wings of the former domestic premises became the place for exhibiting numerous witnesses to several decades of Saxon automobile construction. On show there are vehicles from more than 70 manufacturers.
Address:
Museum für sächsische Fahrzeuge e. V., Wasserschloßweg 6, D-09123 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 60 11 96

Atelier House
The north western wing of the castle complex houses the following three workshops, where you can watch the creation of an artistic work:

Die Klöppelkiste (Lace maker's shop)
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 60 07 43

annTON-Galerie für zeitgenössische Keramik (Potter's workshop)
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 60 51 43

Silberschmiede (Silversmith's workshop)
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 60 59 49

Children' s idyll
Children find here a lot of suggestions for creative work. Further offers: organization of birthday parties for children or other events.
Phone / Fax +49 (03 71) 2 60 00 13

Castle hotel
Bar, restaurant, castle café or the restaurant "Guardhouse" complete the visit to the castle in a pleasant manner. For conferences or congresses the house offers the necessary rooms with modern equipment. Furthermore, the hotel is the organizer of the yearly "Jazz Festival".

Schloßhotel Klaffenbach
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 61 10, Fax + 49 (03 71) 2 61 11 00

Horse-riding farm
The offer of the recently opened horse-riding farm with riding hall and horseman' s café includes rides in a carriage, horse-riding tourism and guest boxes.

Reiterhof Am Wasserschloß
Phone: +49 (03 71) 2 60 18 24

Golf club
The young club is just preparing its sporting offer for the following years.
Club address:
Golfclub Wasserschloß Klaffenbach e. V., Beyerstraße 29, D-09113 Chemnitz
Phone: + 49 (03 71) 3 73 70 50

The history of the smallest remaining castle complex in Saxony can be traced back to the year 1170. The knights were followed by the monks from the Chemnitz mountain monastery.
In modern times, members of the Saxon electorate owned the castle what the frescos from the 17th century in the palace still witness from.
Changing exhibitions tell about the history of the castle and the life of its inhabitants. Castle festivities and concerts of ancient music with historical instruments always attract many visitors.

May - Oct: Tu - Sun 9am - 12noon and 1pm - 6pm

Hall/palace: 70 seats, "Horse stable": 30 seats, castle green

Address:
Burg Rabenstein, Oberfrohnaer Straße 149, D-09117 Chemnitz
Tel: + 49 (03 71) 4 88-45 08 or 4 88-45 20
Fax +49 (03 71) 4 88-45 99