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Our year as Capital of Culture 2025
c/o56 – Your exclusive home in the 2025 Capital of Culture!
Chemnitz European Capital of Culture in 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz demonstrated just how much creative energy this city has to offer. Quiet places became open spaces, industrial backdrops became fascinating stages, and ideas became tangible projects.
The year as European Capital of Culture has had a lasting impact on the region. and left behind many traces that visitors can still discover today. The Hotel c/o56 Chemnitz is ideally located for experiencing the highlights of the cultural capital – many works of art, museums and installations are within easy reach, and our team will be happy to help with tips, directions and recommendations.
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Discover culture with Hotel c/o56 Chemnitz
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Facts about the Hotel c/o56 Chemnitz
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The best breakfast in town. Generous and regional, with bread rolls from the baker and our own honey.
Gastronomy
In our light-filled lobby, you will find a cosy lounge area with a bar.
Perfect location
Start your trip to the Ore Mountains at c/o56.
rooftop gym
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Underground car park with electric charging points
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Pure culture – your short break to Chemnitz
With our "Pure Culture" package, you can discover Chemnitz in comfort and enjoy many benefits. Experience art, history and architecture without any planning effort and set off directly from the Hotel c/o56 Chemnitz to explore the city's cultural highlights.
What does our "Pure Culture" package include?
2 overnight stays including the best Breakfast of the city
toiletry bag with souvenirs from Chemnitz to take home
2 day tickets per person for public transport
Admission tickets for 2 Chemnitz museums of your choice
Price: from €134 per person per night in a double room
Chemnitz – Capital of Culture in 2025
How did the Capital of Culture come about?
Chemnitz was named European Capital of Culture 2025 because the city presented a concept with Lakes the Unseen that went far beyond traditional cultural work. The idea revealed hidden potential and combined culture, urban development and regional cooperation. More than 38 cities and municipalities participated in the project and convinced the international jury in 2020. The title provided an important impetus and gave Chemnitz new energy and attention.
What could you experience in 2025?
The Capital of Culture year transformed Chemnitz into a lively stage full of festivals, concerts, exhibitions and international projects. The PURPLE PATH brought contemporary art to cities, parks and former industrial sites and had a decisive impact on the year. One highlight was the opening of James Turrell's light sculpture Ganzfeld Beyond Horizons 2025 in the historic Hall 18 in Oelsnitz. In total, the year offered well over a thousand events and showcased a city that was noticeably coming together culturally, creatively and socially.
What will remain after 2025?
Chemnitz was named European Capital of Culture 2025 because the city presented a concept with Lakes the Unseen that went far beyond traditional cultural work. The idea revealed hidden potential and combined culture, urban development and regional cooperation. More than 38 cities and municipalities participated in the project and convinced the international jury in 2020. The title provided an important impetus and gave Chemnitz new energy and attention.
Facts and figures about Chemnitz, Capital of Culture 2025
The European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 was one of the most significant cultural projects in eastern Germany – a year full of energy, art and new perspectives. Under the motto Seen the Unseen Chemnitz focused on precisely what had long been hidden, overlooked or underestimated. With a programme that connected the city, the region and its people, new spaces for encounters, creativity and a change of perspective were created. The results speak for themselves: in 2025, Chemnitz not only showcased culture, it lived culture. The opening ceremony alone sent a strong signal. Around 80,000 visitors gathered in the city centre in January and experienced a festival that showcased the city's diversity. Throughout the year, over 1,000 events in Chemnitz and in the 38 towns and municipalities took place in the cultural capital region – an impressive cultural density that encompassed the entire Ore Mountains and Central Saxony.
2025 was also a record year for tourism. The city recorded a Approximately 20% increase in overnight stays, which is roughly 272,000 overnight stays in just six months. Culture became the driving force behind the economy, gastronomy, hotel industry and trade. Particularly impressive was the success of the Munch exhibition at the Chemnitz Art Collections, which 84,000 guests in two and a half months attracted worldwide attention.
One of the most sustainable projects of the Capital of Culture is the PURPLE PATH, a sculpture and art trail unique in Europe, which reached several hundred thousand people through art in public spaces. International artists created installations in the city and region that will remain accessible after 2025 and permanently strengthen Chemnitz as an art location.
All these figures clearly show that Chemnitz not only made the most of its year as Capital of Culture, but also left its mark on it.
Purple Path – Art, Landscape and Architecture
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PURPLE PATH is one of the most significant legacies of the European Capital of Culture. This art trail connects Chemnitz with the surrounding region and leads through Central Saxony, the Ore Mountains and the Zwickau region. The idea is as simple as it is effective. Art should be experienced wherever people live, work or enjoy nature.
Why Chemnitz will continue to be worthwhile in 2026
Chemnitz has left a lasting mark as European Capital of Culture in 2025. Many projects, installations and new meeting places will remain in place permanently and will continue to make the city an inspiring destination for art lovers, architecture enthusiasts and curious explorers in 2026.The Purple Path continues to connect the city with the Ore Mountains, numerous works of art remain accessible to the public, and new cultural offerings are revitalising the city in a sustainable way.
FAQ
What does Capital of Culture 2025 mean for Chemnitz?
Chemnitz was chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2025 because the region developed a strong concept called "Seen the Unseen", which makes hidden places, art and people visible. New cultural venues, projects, installations and networks have sprung up throughout the city and 38 surrounding communities, and will continue to have an impact even after 2025.
What highlights could you experience in 2025?
More than a thousand events took place throughout the year, including exhibitions, concerts, festivals, street art projects, urban development formats and international installations such as James Turrell's light sculpture Beyond Horizons 2025. Many locations in the Ore Mountains, Zwickau and Central Saxony were part of the programme.
What is the Purple Path?
The Purple Path is a unique sculpture and art trail connecting Chemnitz with 38 towns and municipalities in the region. International artists have created works that will remain a permanent part of the cultural landscape. From industrial heritage to nature experiences, the Purple Path leads to places that reconnect culture and landscape.
Will Chemnitz still be worth visiting after 2025?
Yes. Many of the newly created artworks and programmes have been made permanent. Cities that have jointly held the title of Capital of Culture benefit for years from more culture, better structures and new venues. The Purple Path, James Turrell's light sculpture and many redesigned urban areas will remain in place for the long term.
Why Chemnitz? What made the title of Capital of Culture possible?
Chemnitz impressed with an innovative approach: art and culture should not only be presented, but actively shaped together with the people of the city and the region. The focus was on industrial history, community, European exchange and the idea of making the undiscovered visible – Seen the Unseen.
What will remain of the Capital of Culture in 2026?
Even after the Capital of Culture year, many artworks, locations and projects can still be experienced. The Purple Path, the permanent sculptures in public spaces, renovated cultural venues, newly created meeting places and international art installations will remain. The region will benefit in the long term from greater visibility, new networks and a vibrant cultural scene.
Where can I find the most important places in the Capital of Culture?
Many stations are located directly in Chemnitz – museums, exhibition spaces, squares, installations, art galleries – while others are located in the surrounding area, such as Oelsnitz, Annaberg-Buchholz, Marienberg, Thalheim and Schneeberg. A complete overview of the locations can be found at chemnitz2025.de.
Are there any special offers for cultural travellers at Hotel c/o56?
Yes. Guests stay in a central location, start the day with the best breakfast in town and benefit from short distances to exhibitions, museums and Purple Path stations. A quiet location, large hotel park, rooftop gym and an excellent hotel shop with regional products round off the stay.
