Explore Chemnitz's transformation from an industrial hub to a city of restored landmarks. Start the self-guided toure to discover Chemnitz's industrial past and its contemporary present.

The tour starts at the stock spinning mill from 1859, now the university library, and then leads to the roller weir on the Chemnitz. A little further on, the Zimmermann machine factory can no longer be seen today, as the largest and most modern indoor swimming pool in Europe was built in its place in 1935. Your route continues past former factory owners' villas, a dye works, a hosiery factory, a market hall, a transformer station and a special garage building, before you also learn about the special history of a police station.

Plan about 2.5 hours for the tour from the central bus station at Schillerplatz to the Chemnitz Industrial Museum.

At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what a share spinner is? But no, we won't tell you yet!

The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own.

It's like being shown Chemnitz by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city.

You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa.

Enjoy your time in Chemnitz!

Good to know

You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

The tour ends at the Chemnitz Industrial Museum. A visit to the museum is highly recommended to round off the experience. Please note the opening times. Tickets for the museum are not included in the price of this tour.