Mittelalterliche Burg Kriebstein auf einem steilen Felsen über einem ruhigen Fluss, umgeben von grünem Wald bei strahlend blauem Himmel.
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Culture

Art. Concerts. Royal Houses.

CHEMNITZ. ZWICKAU. REGION. combines industrial culture, art, and nature into a unique experience space. Whether spectacular festivals in old factories, top-class productions in museums and theaters, or historic castle and palace complexes – here, past and future merge in a creative way. Factory halls become stages, museums become playgrounds of history, and castles become time travel stations. Whether art history, cultural highlights, or technical masterpieces – the region surprises with its diversity and invites you to explore, experience, and marvel.

Chemnitz European Capital of Culture - Experience Purple Path

Capital of Culture meets Saxony's longest wine festival

Palaces and Castles

CHEMNITZ. ZWICKAU. REGION. offers you more than 20 magnificent palaces and castles that allow you to delve deep into Saxon history. Mighty structures tell of the region’s significant role, which is closely linked to the noble Schönburg family.

Lichtenwalde Palace

Rabenstein Castle

Klaffenbach Moated Castle

Schlossberg Museum Chemnitz

Augustusburg Palace

Kriebstein Castle

Colditz Castle

Rochsburg Castle

Colditz Castle

Rochlitz Castle

Mildenstein Castle

Bankenhain Castle

Glauchau Castle Complex

Wolkenburg Castle

Wildenfels Castle

Waldenburg Castle

Sights

There are thousands of stories to discover:
from buildings & monuments, about the lives of artists & composers, to places where sports history was made.

Museums

Whether historical treasures, modern art or interactive experiences – museums invite you to discover, marvel and learn. Immerse yourself in fascinating exhibitions and let yourself be inspired!

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Person betrachtet in einer Ausstellung beleuchtete Werke von Banksy an einer dunkelblauen Wand; daneben ein Zitat von Banksy an der Wand. Foto: Concertbüro Zahlmann

Monuments

Whether impressive memorials, historical buildings or symbolic sculptures – monuments tell of past times and shape the image of their surroundings.

Romanische Basilika mit roten Fensterbögen und Apsis, eingefasst von herbstlichem Blattwerk und Kopfsteinpflaster im Vordergrund. Foto: Oliver Göhler

Buildings

Whether historical castles, imposing bridges or modern architecture – structures fascinate with their history, design and impressive construction.

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Cultural Events

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Industrial History with Modern Charm

Once shaped by mechanical engineering and the textile industry, today stylish villas, creative industrial sites and fascinating museums shine.

Klassische Audi-Oldtimer in einer Ausstellungshalle mit gelber Wand und großem Schriftzug ‚Industrie‘, Teil der Sammlung im August Horch Museum. Foto: Oliver Göhler

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