The European Capital of Culture 2025, located near Leipzig and Dresden by the Ore Mountains, is Chemnitz, Saxony's third-largest city. Founded in 1143, it thrived during industrialization,
becoming a hub for mechanical engineering, textiles, locomotives, and automotive innovations, including the origins of Audi. Cultural highlights include museums of industry, transport, and games,
renowned art collections, and historic architecture. Unique features include petrified horsetails and the iconic Karl Marx bust, known as "Nischel."
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Flying to Chemnitz
While Chemnitz does not have a comercial airport multiple options offer themselves close by. Major airports include Berlin(BERPRG), Frankfurt am Main (FRA), or even Prague (PRG) while the closest and best options are:
Railway
Chemnitz is connected to the long-distance railway network of Deutsche Bahn. You can
reach Chemnitz via Leipzig (RE6 Mitteldeutsche Regionbahn), Dresden (RE3, RB30
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn) or Nuremberg (via ICE503 via Leipzig RE6)
By Car
The best way to reach the event center “die fabrik” is via the A72, exit Chemnitz Süd. Take the B173 (Neefestraße) for approx. 3.5 km in the direction of the city center. Please pay attention to
the innercity speed limit of 50km/h (traffic control). Approx 1.0 km after the highway exit, the road leads straight ahead under a bridge into a short tunnel. Follow the left lane into the
tunnel. Past the Chemnitz exhibition center. When the road bends to the left and passes under a railroad bridge, get into the left lane at the traffic lights. (Orientation American Dinner) Turn
left onto Zwickauer Straße. After 150m you will reach “die Fabrik” on the left.
The free parking spaces are located in the inner courtyard.
Local transport
Chemnitz has a well-developed local transport system. There are trams, buses and taxis.
B&B Hotel Chemnitz (modern and simple, close to the conference venue)
Address: Zwickauer Str. 13, 09112 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 371 35505880
Biendo Hotel (upscale modern, in the centre)
Address: Str. der Nationen 12, 09111 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 371 4331920
Hotel Chemnitzer Hof (upscale classic, in the centre)
Address: Theaterplatz 4, 09111 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 371 6840
Congress Hotel Chemnitz
Address: Brückenstraße 19, 09111 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 371 6830
Conference Venue - Chemnitz (Germany)
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