Sights

Thousands of stories await discovery: Unique buildings tell of the region’s eventful past and exciting future, nestled between industrial history and cultural avant-garde, technical tradition and natural idyll.
In the heart of Chemnitz stands a colossal landmark that is more than just a bronze monument: the Karl Marx Monument. As one of the largest bust sculptures in the world, it is not only a popular photo motif but also a symbol of the city’s industrial character. Not far away, the former industrial complex Schönherrfabrik demonstrates how old machine halls can become creative hotspots – today a vibrant place for design, culture, and culinary delights. The Villa Esche in Chemnitz proves how elegant industrial culture can be. Designed by Art Nouveau architect Henry van de Velde, it was once home to a textile magnate – today it is a total work of art encompassing art, design, and history. The Priesterhäuser (Priests’ Houses) in Zwickau take you much further back to the 13th century: Here, in one of Germany’s oldest residential ensembles, the Middle Ages come alive again.
A touch of adventure hangs over the Göhren Viaduct. This massive railway bridge spans the Mulde Valley with majestic elegance and is a prime example of ingenious engineering. Those seeking tranquility will find a historical and still active place of silence and history in the Wechselburg Monastery complex – a Romanesque jewel of the Benedictines that has inspired people for centuries.
Discover living history in architecture, engineering, and ingenuity in CHEMNITZ. ZWICKAU. REGION.