Summer excursion highlights: Chemnitz and Zwickau in leisure fever!

Summer excursion highlights: Chemnitz and Zwickau in leisure fever!

Schlossallee 109, 577 Niederwiesa, Deutschland - sweat at over 30 degrees? In Chemnitz and Zwickau there are many refreshing excursion destinations that offer cooling and at the same time provide entertainment. From shady parks to air -conditioned museums - everyone gets their money's worth here. With the aim of presenting the region as a cultural capital of Europe in 2025, the summer events are all about art and experiences.

One of the best points of contact is the castle park in Lichtenwalde, not far from Chemnitz. With its 335 historical fountains in the baroque garden, the park turns into a flowering paradise on warm days. Here you can not only enjoy the coolness of the water features, but also admire the fragrant flower rondelle and the view of the picturesque Zschopautal. The castle also houses a treasury museum with impressive collections, including porcelain and furniture. In the months of July and August, visitors can expect a colorful event program, including parking concerts and summer theater. The adjacent village provides the culinary delight. The opening times of the castle are from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the castle is 8 euros, 5 euros for the park. For more information, visit the website of Schloss Lichtenwalde .

a pleasure for cinema fans

The summer cinema in the Tuffner Hof in Chemnitz is an absolute highlight for film enthusiasts. From mid -July to the end of August you can enjoy films here in the open air, accompanied by musical sounds and delicious gastronomy. The first film evening will take place on July 18 under the motto "French night". The address of the open -air cinema is on the Walkgraben 130, 91119 Chemnitz.

If you like it more sporty, you will find a great break in the Küchwaldpark. The park is over 130 years old and not only offers shady places, but also playgrounds and a cosmonaut center. The 2.3 km long parking railway is guaranteed to ensure driving fun among the little guests. The botanical garden is also open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Administrators are worth 5 euros and children 3 euros.

a cultural highlight: castle and rock endome

The Rabenstein Castle enthusiastically inspires Saxony Castle, which was built in 1170. The Felsendome visitor mine only five minutes, where you can marvel at the impressive formations in cool temperatures on a 700 -meter -long, barrier -free path. Guided tours take place every hour. Entry to the castle costs 4 euros, the entry to the rock dome 8 euros, whereby the castle is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Another must is the Museum Gunzenhauser, which comes up with air -conditioned rooms full of well -known works of art. The special exhibition "European Realities" runs here until August 10, 2025. The address is Falkeplatz, 09112 Chemnitz. The opening times: Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The admission price for adults is 10 euros, reduced 6.50 euros.

and also in Zwickau, a visit to the Johannisbad is recommended, which is known as a “swimming opera”. Here you can relax in an impressive neo -Gothic architecture. Early swimming offers a great opportunity on Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. before the regular opening times on the other days of the week promise a welcome cooling. The admission prices are regularly 5.50 euros, reduced 3.50 euros.

These diverse offers are not only for vacationers, but also for locals are a reason to explore the region and enjoy cultural diversity. On the way to the Culture Capital of Europe 2025 the cultural exchange is promoted and exciting events for everyone is offered.