Chemnitzer Gewölbegänge e.V.
Founding year:
2001
Address and Contact:
Fabrikstraße 6
09111 Chemnitz
Postal address.
Bornaer Straße 147
09114 Chemnitz
Contact:
Peter Prasatko
Short description:
The association was founded on 23 August 2001 and was entered in the register of associations in April 2002. Today, the association has 23 members and 2 supporting members.
The vaults in Kaßberg in Chemnitz are an underground wooden structure of a non-mining character from Hartmannplatz along Fabrikstraße to Reichsstraße, in which beauty, solidarity and care in construction radiate an impressive harmony.The beauty, solidarity and diligence of the construction work radiate an impressive harmony, and which tells of the diligence, ingenuity and tenacity of our forefathers in a special way on three levels.
First mentioned in a document in 1531, the venerable building with its peculiar corridor curvatures, constrictions and extensions served Chemnitz as a natural, huge cold storage room for centuries. The provision of funds by the Federal Labour Office enabled first the FörderZentrum "pro Chemnitz" GmbH, and since 2002 the Chemnitzer Gewölbekeller association, to restore the corridor systems at Fabrikstraße 6 and Pfortensteg and make them accessible to the public.
During a visit to the Chemnitz vaulted cellars, you will learn all about the reasons for their construction and the purpose of a listed building that was to save the lives of tens of thousands of Chemnitz residents hundreds of years after it was built.
The starting point for the guided tours is at Fabrikstraße 6, right next to the Kaßbergkeiler. Guided tours always take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 14:00 to 18:00, always on the hour (last tour at 17:00). Individual guided tours can also be booked outside these times on 0371 3346056 or info(at)cgev.de.
Offers:
- Guided tours
- Live music
- Cabaret
- Hire for private events and company parties
- Photo location
- Beer tasting
- Wine tasting
