Art hiking: The Purple Path inspires Chemnitz and the surrounding area!

Art hiking: The Purple Path inspires Chemnitz and the surrounding area!

The Capital of Culture Chemnitz attracts with a colorful cultural offer that extends across the streets and landscapes of the Ore Mountains. With the largest open-air gallery in Europe, the "Purple Path", the city captivates visitors without exception. As reports MDR, this impressive art and sculpture path extends and combines 38 municipalities in the region.

The "Purple Path" is not just a way, but a real experience for art lovers and hiking friends. Over 60 contemporary artists, including well -known names such as Alice Aycock and Daniel Buren, present their works in a wide variety of public spaces. From industrial throats to train stations to river banks - the works of art, such as the bright "7 colors for a chimney" in Chemnitz or "Twister Again" in the Erzgebirge open -air museum, are real eye -catchers and invite you to explore the region.

art and nature combined

This extravagant exhibition goes beyond the borders of the cities and linked rural areas with urban flair, so that locals and visitors have the opportunity to experience art in a unique environment. The art path was ceremoniously opened on the second weekend in April this year and has already attracted many interested parties who want to explore the variety of works of art. Chemnitz.de emphasizes that the "Purple Path" is not only a feast for the eyes, but also represents a new attraction for the region and should create sustainable attractiveness.

Despite all the art, there is much more to discover in the region. For example, in the Harzer Bergtheater in Thale, which was recently reopened after renovation work. There are two exciting performances on the program here: On July 10th, 11th and 12th, the musical "Walpurga" will be performed, while on July 13th the story of "Pippi Langstummel" comes on stage, in tradition of the popular children's history of Astrid Lindgren.

a trip to the green

Nature lovers get their money's worth around Chemnitz, especially in Grimma. The old town and well -preserved city walls tell stories from past times. A walk along the trough bank is literally ideal for families and friends and encourages you to explore the surroundings by bike. In addition, the monastery ruin Nimbschen, a former place of residence of Katharina von Bora, is worth a visit and brings culture and history together in a fascinating way. After an extensive exploration tour, there is still time at the end of the day to visit the next cultural arena in Jena, where two trendy bands appear with Kovacs and Tocotronic on July 11th and 12th. With this thick palette of events and experiences it is clear: the region blooms and invites you to discover!