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30 Years of the Vivarium at Chemnitz Zoo

On Friday and Saturday, 30 and 31 October, Chemnitz Zoo will be celebrating the Vivarium’s 30th anniversary with behind-the-scenes tours, feeding demonstrations, hands-on activities and specialist talks. It is home to over 80 different species of amphibians, making the Chemnitz Vivarium one of the most extensive collections in Germany.

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Late shift on 30 October

On the evening of 30 October, around 100 companies from Chemnitz and the surrounding region are once again inviting curious visitors to take a look behind the scenes. The highly sought-after guided tours can be booked online.

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German Civil Engineering Award for Viaduct

The Chemnitz Viaduct has been awarded the 2026 German Civil Engineering Prize, the Federal Republic of Germany’s state prize for outstanding civil engineering. The viaduct particularly impressed the jury with its consistent approach to building within the existing structure.

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Foster family receives Citizens’ Award

Cornelia and Horst Wöckel from Chemnitz were awarded the Saxony Citizens’ Award last week in recognition of their commitment as foster parents. On 9 November, the Youth Welfare Office is holding an information session on the subject.

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“Topics of the Week” Newsletter

Every Friday around midday, we summarise the news from the past week and give a preview of the coming days – from the latest updates on city life and event listings to news from the worlds of culture, sport and society. Subscribe now.

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All-clear in Ebersdorf

Health and Prevention Department: Limited availability

From Thursday 29 October up to and including Friday 6 November, there will be restrictions on availability and on the processing of incoming enquiries. This is due to a software migration and the resulting necessary technical and organisational changes.


Survey on nursery care

The Chemnitz City Youth Welfare Office is now conducting a survey of parents of children under the age of three to find out why they do not place their child in childcare before their third birthday. The aim is to organise childcare in such a way that it fits in well with families’ needs and daily lives.

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Tree felling along the Pleißenbach

From 26 October, trees on the southern bank of the Pleißenbach, heading towards the town from the junction with Rudolf-Krahl-Straße, will be felled. This is necessary as the previously built-up riverbank is also being widened at this point.

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Limited telephone availability for the City of Chemnitz via the numbers 4880 and 115

Lecture at the VHS

Organ donation – yes or no? This free event on 2 November provides information on the requirements and procedures relating to organ donation.

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Construction site service // Traffic


Zwickauer Straße: Major roadworks

On Monday 21 September, extensive construction work will begin on the Zwickauer Straße project. Work will take place in the Kappel district, on the section between Schillstraße and Am Feldschlößchen, and will be divided into five construction phases. The project is expected to be completed by mid-2028.

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City Centre Ring

Work on the city centre tram ring is progressing: whilst the demolition of the first old bridge is due to take place at Falkeplatz, work has been underway at the Gleisdreieck since the summer. The city centre remains easily accessible at all times by bus and tram, as well as by car, and all multi-storey car parks are also accessible.

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CM4: Plans for Leipziger Straße unveiled

Stage 4 of the Chemnitz Model envisages the construction of a railway line to Limbach-Oberfrohna. The second of five planning approval stages (PFA) involves the redevelopment of Leipziger Straße in Chemnitz. VMS, CVAG and the City of Chemnitz presented the so-called preferred option on Wednesday.

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Chemnitz 2025 - European Capital of Culture


25 Achievements and Impacts of Chemnitz 2025

Chemnitz 2025, the European Capital of Culture, reached around 3.5 million people, significantly exceeding its original target of two million visitors. The new brochure, ‘25 Achievements and Impacts’, summarises the key outcomes of the year in which the city held the title.

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Interministerial Working Group concludes its work

After 17 meetings and five years of cross-departmental collaboration, the Saxon State Government’s Interministerial Working Group for the preparation and implementation of Chemnitz 2025 – European Capital of Culture (IMAG KHE C 2025) has completed its work.

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That was the Purple Path weekend

The book on the Art and Sculpture Trail