View from the high tower of the town hall - in north-east direction
We are looking north-east, where the districts of Sonnenberg, Hilbersdorf and Ebersdorf, amongst others, are situated.
If you look in this direction from the tower, you will see the following landmarks in the city of Chemnitz, from left to right. Places that you cannot see, or can only see partially, are marked with a distance.
Red Tower
Built in the 12th century, the tower is the last remaining section of Chemnitz’s city wall. It served as the bailiff’s office and was also used as the town prison over the centuries. Today, the tower houses an exhibition on the ‘Great Chemnitzers’, which can be visited on Saturday mornings.
Its shape served as the model for the well-known ‘Fit’ bottle.
Zeisigwald
The Zeisigwald in Chemnitz was formed on the site of a volcano dating back some 290 million years. The local rock was once quarried for building materials; today, the area is a recreational area.
eins Stadium on Gellertstraße (2.1 km)
The eins-Stadion on Gellertstraße is a football stadium in Chemnitz and the home ground of Chemnitzer FC. It was opened in 1934 and has been refurbished several times over the course of its history. Following modernisation, it now has a capacity of around 15,000 spectators and is one of the city’s most important sports venues.
CFC-StadionSonnenberg (346 m above sea level)
The Sonnenberg is one of five large hills on which Chemnitz is spread out. The Sonnenberg area is home to a traditional and densely populated district of Chemnitz, which lies next to the main railway station and stretches as far as the Zeisigwald. More than 15,000 people live here, and the neighbourhood is known for its lively, multicultural atmosphere.
Sonnenberg
Town Hall Tower (with carillon)
The New Town Hall was designed by the architect Richard Möbius. A 48-note carillon has been housed in the Town Hall Tower since 1978. It is played every Wednesday and Saturday from 10.00 to 10.30 am, and on Fridays from 4.30 to 5.00 pm.
Rathausturm (mit Carillon)smac – State Museum of Archaeology
The Saxon Museum of Archaeology (smac) in Saxony showcases around 300,000 years of human history. It focuses on cultural diversity, education and bringing history to the general public.
Originally built up to 1930, the Schocken department store served as a retail outlet for the Jewish brothers Salman and Simon Schocken, based on designs by the renowned architect Erich Mendelsohn.
SMAC - Staatliches Museum für Archäologie ChemnitzLichtenwalde Palace (8.6 kilometres)
Lichtenwalde Palace is a Baroque building near Chemnitz. In 1905, the palace was ravaged by a major fire and was rebuilt by the Dresden architect Gustav Frölich by 1908. The palace also features a park, which was named one of Germany’s most beautiful parks in 2005.
moreSt Mark’s Church
In 1895, St Mark’s Church opened its doors to the Protestant Christians of Sonnenberg. The church’s landmark is its twin tower, which is visible from a great distance. The church was built in the North German brick Gothic style. In 1991, the church underwent extensive and costly renovation.
Markuskirche
Twin town: Tampere, Finland (1,359 kilometres)
The twinning with Tampere has been in place since 1961. With a population of 260,000, Tampere is Finland’s third-largest city.
Tampere/FinnlandUrban Economy (1.5 km)
The Stadtwirtschaft on the Sonnenberg is a former municipal depot dating from the 1920s, which originally served the city’s technical services. Today, it has been transformed into an open space for culture, creative projects and community gatherings.
Die StadtwirtschaftChemnitz Town Hall
Chemnitz Town Hall consists of the Old Town Hall and the New Town Hall, which was built later, and is therefore known as the ‘Double Town Hall’.
Guided tours of the town hall and tower
Guided tours of the town hall and tower are organised by Chemnitz Tourist Information.
Contact:
Chemnitz Tourist Information
Telephone: 0371 690 680
Email: info(at)chemnitz-tourismus.de
Figurative carillon
Performance times
The figures (Benedictine monk, watchman, spinner, merchant, metal caster and rubbish woman) turn daily at 11 am, 4 pm and 7 pm to the chime of the bells above the Renaissance portal of the Old Town Hall, alongside the half-figures of Judith and Lucretia.
moreChemnitz Tower Carillon – The Carillon
Performance times
The carillonneur usually plays every Wednesday and Saturday from 10.00 to 10.30 am, as well as on Fridays from 4.30 to 5.00 pm, during the annual Christmas markets and on other special occasions. The carillon is located in the tower of the New Town Hall and can best be heard from Neumarkt.
Tower bells ringing from the Town Hall tower
The Chemnitz trombone choirs perform every Saturday at 9.30 am from April right through to Advent from the balcony of the Old Town Hall’s tower.