Chemnitz as a space for ideas: what guests tell Hotel c/o56 about the future of an underrated city – and why it's worth a visit.
Why Chemnitz will remain visible even after 2025. We are proud of our Chemnitz. The year 2025 as European Capital of Culture has impressively demonstrated how much energy, creativity and appeal this city has to offer. National and international guests have rediscovered Chemnitz and experienced how diverse, lively and surprising the city is. Even Die Zeit ran the headline "Chemnitz: the new New York". A sentence that attracted attention and showed that Chemnitz has long been more than just an insider tip. With the initiative "56 ideas for Chemnitz. 56 ideas for tomorrow," we want to take this momentum and carry it forward. Because we are convinced that 2025 was not a one-off highlight, but a beginning. Chemnitz is worth a visit. Not just for a big cultural year, but permanently. With our campaign, we will continue to raise Chemnitz's profile in the future. We will introduce people who shape this city. Places that are a must-see. Events, projects and ideas that show what Chemnitz can do and where the city is heading. Each idea represents an aspect of this transformation between industrial history, creativity and the future. At the same time, we see "56 ideas for Chemnitz. 56 ideas for tomorrow." as an invitation to network. We want to engage in dialogue with Chemnitz stakeholders and show together how much strength, commitment and quality this city has to offer. Together, we want to paint a picture of Chemnitz that is honest, arouses curiosity and remains memorable. "56 ideas for Chemnitz. 56 ideas for tomorrow." is our contribution to thinking ahead about change and making Chemnitz a place that can be experienced beyond its year as Capital of Culture. The campaign is designed as a project that is allowed to grow. Whether the 56 ideas will become more over time is deliberately left open. New formats, further content or more in-depth perspectives are conceivable. What matters is not the form, but the idea behind it. Every idea presented should make people want to discover Chemnitz anew or rediscover it. For guests visiting the city for the first time. For groups looking for shared experiences. And for everyone who is convinced that there are places with character, heart and a future even away from the big cities.
During the weekend of the KOSMOS Festival, Alexander Tauscher, host of the well-known podcast Radioreise, was our guest at c/o56 Chemnitz. In a relaxed atmosphere on our hotel terrace, we had a personal conversation about Chemnitz, our hotel and the special atmosphere surrounding the 2025 Capital of Culture year. The podcast provides exciting insights into the transformation of the city, the festival events and our role as hosts in the heart of Chemnitz.
Since May, there has been a modern e-bike station with eight bikes in front of our hotel – ideal for anyone who wants to rent an e-bike in Chemnitz. The bikes can be easily booked via the homepage of our partner Sunshine Bikes and picked up directly at the station. Whether you are a hotel guest or a Chemnitz resident, anyone can take advantage of this flexible and sustainable mobility option. The station is powered by 100% green electricity, making it easier than ever to get started with environmentally friendly transportation.
Anyone who was at c/o56 on St. Nicholas Day felt the warmth that flowed from heart to heart. Fifty families who have sometimes had a difficult life were carried by a wave of solidarity. Thanks to a joint initiative with the Chemnitz energy supplier Eins, the families enjoyed an evening full of joy, laughter and unforgettable moments. A lovingly put together programme, delicious food and warm encounters – it was more than just a celebration, it was a sign of hope and togetherness.
