News from the city of Chemnitz
03.08.2026
A sign of moral courage
When smoke began to rise from a care home on Salzstraße on the afternoon of 12 March, a group of young people did not hesitate for a moment. They have now been awarded the Free State’s Life-Saving Medal in recognition of their efforts to tackle the fire.
03.08.2026
The 10th Parksommer has come to a successful close
23,000 visitors attended the popular cultural festival in Chemnitz city centre
03.08.2026
Greetings from Chemnitz
Last week, former Chemnitz journalist Bernd Rippert sent greetings from the city of Chemnitz whilst on his trip through Finland.
31.07.2026
Chemnitz Zoo: Sloth Katrin has died suddenly
Katrin, the two-toed sloth who was a huge favourite with visitors at Chemnitz Zoo, died suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday.
31.07.2026
The full programme for KOSMOS CHEMNITZ on 29 August 26 has been finalised
Over 250 events on Saturday 29 August in Chemnitz city centre, with free admission – A varied programme featuring headliners and numerous local and European initiatives from the worlds of music, society, art, sport and business – KOSMOS REVUE: The festival kicks off at the Stadthalle on Friday evening with live performances by Symba and Ebow, appearances by Tina Goldschmidt and Ana Lucía, hosted by Lotta Kummer, and more
31.07.2026
Voucher to boost retail and the hospitality sector in the city centre
A voucher that does more than just serve as a gift: the ‘Chemnitz City’ voucher is part of an innovative digital voucher scheme in Chemnitz that specifically keeps regional spending power within the city, bolsters the retail sector and offers businesses a modern way to show their appreciation for staff.
31.07.2026
Save the Date
LOV SpotLIGHT – 17 to 19 September 2026
31.07.2026
Dementia-friendly activities at the zoo
Chemnitz Zoo aims to be a place for everyone – regardless of age, individual abilities or limitations. Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy nature, animals and shared experiences, and to play an active part in community life.
30.07.2026
New arrivals among the rheas at Chemnitz Zoo
Two rhea chicks hatched in the South America enclosure as early as 3 July.
30.07.2026
Long Night of Education: the city of Chemnitz is taking part too
On Friday 25 September, businesses in Chemnitz and the surrounding region are inviting pupils from Year 7 onwards to the Long Night of Apprenticeships. The town hall will also be opening its doors.
28.07.2026
International research team discovers new geological archive
An international research team has demonstrated for the first time that fossilised wood can preserve the history of the Earth over hundreds of millions of years. The Chemnitz Museum of Natural History was involved in this study, which has now been published in the journal *Scientific Reports*.
24.07.2026
Lung Centre expanded
The Pulmonary Centre at the Heinrich Braun Hospital in Zwickau is the latest partner to join the Central German Pulmonary Centre (MLZ). In 2024, teams from Chemnitz Hospital and Altenburger Land Hospital established the first cross-state pulmonary centre in Central Germany.
24.07.2026
Outpatient Surgery Centre successfully launched
A few weeks after the opening of Praxiswelt, Poliklinik gGmbH Chemnitz has given a positive initial assessment of its new Outpatient Surgical Centre (AOZ): during the first operation on 29 June, a tumour was removed from a patient’s eye.
24.07.2026
Goalball players honoured with an entry in the Golden Book of Sport
Rouven Schetelich and Oliver Hörauf won the silver medal with the German national team at the 2026 Goalball World Championships in China, thereby securing early qualification for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
22.07.2026
Development areas on Zwickauer Straße: Here’s what’s planned
Further measures will be implemented in the regeneration areas along Zwickauer Straße by 2032. These are designed to enhance public spaces and support private building renovations, the acquisition of land for project implementation, further conceptual development, and area management by a regeneration body: this section of the road will be redesigned – and the former Rittergutspark will be upgraded.
22.07.2026
Municipal Music School closed during the summer holidays
22.07.2026
Citizens can object to the disclosure of their personal data
The Chemnitz City Registration Office provides information and highlights the options available
22.07.2026
Weekly market temporarily at Am Wall
21.07.2026
School sports grounds remain open
At the start of the last school year, a pilot scheme was launched in which the sports facilities at three schools in Chemnitz were opened in the afternoons and evenings for recreational sport. The scheme is now set to continue.
17.07.2026
Opening hours at outdoor swimming pools are subject to change depending on the weather
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