An elector celebrates his birthday - 500 years of Augustus of Saxony
To mark his 500th birthday, Elector Augustus will personally guide visitors through his palace and provide insights into his life as a ruler, family man and lover of science. Afterwards, you can enjoy an electoral coffee feast at Café Anna.
für Kinder von 6 bis 18 Jahren und Familien
CASTLE FAMILY TOUR “WITH WATER TASTING”
On the family tour, the castle’s more than 450-year history comes to life. You’ll explore old parlors and halls and visit the attic and the well house. The highlight is a special “water tasting” from the castle well.
Lichtenauer Mineralquellen factory tours on the first Wednesday of the month
A look behind the scenes: The popular guided tours of the Lichtenauer Mineralquellen visitor center continue. In addition to classic tours, there are special themed tours and exciting insights into the world of mineral water.
Lichtenauer Mineralquellen GmbH09244 Lichtenau
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05.08.2615:00 clock
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Vacation Tour
The holidays offer the perfect opportunity to explore the Chemnitz stadium: During a guided tour lasting about 75 minutes, you’ll get exciting glimpses into the locker rooms, the benches, the press area, and the VIP sections—an unforgettable experience!
Entry permitted! Stadium tour guided in english.
On a guided tour of the Chemnitzer FC stadium, you can take a look behind the scenes and get to know the team dressing rooms, substitutes' benches and coaching zone on the pitch, press and VIP areas.
Guided tour of the park - Baroque garden and water art
Lichtenwalde Park is idyllically situated high above the Zschopau. The tour through the beautiful baroque garden with its countless water features, fountains, steps and hedge walkways is just as fascinating as the fantastic view of the Zschopau valley.
Anmeldung erbeten unter E-Mail: sachsenfuehrungen@t-online.de
Spring walks 2026: How the stone was hardened
Spring walks in Saxony's first terraforming forest park offer the opportunity to learn more about the "saxa kemniciana", the Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf porphyry tuff and the impressive geology of Chemnitz's 291-million-year-old volcanic crater.
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Zeisigwaldschänke09131 Chemnitz
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09.08.2613:00 clock
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Anmeldung unter: +493729220213 oder info@kraeuterschule-sachsen.de
Herb tour in the Oederan city forest
A guided tour with Angelika Künzel provides knowledge about native wild herbs. Topics include identification, use and special features of the plants in the city forest.
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Parkplatz an der alten Turnhalle09569 Oederan
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12.08.26 17:00 - 19:00 clock
Investition pro Person: 15 €
The secret laboratory - The elixir of life
Augustusburg Castle is launching a new, interactive experience: visitors follow Electress Anna, discover hidden recipes, decipher ancient writings and distil an elixir of life - staged with effects almost like magic.
Anmeldung erforderlich per Mail an winkler@schauplatz-eisenbahn.de oder 0151 651 273 53
Vacation offer: Discovery tour on the railroad scene
The vacation offer "Discovery tour on the railroad" invites you to an exciting exploration of approx. 26 ha, where hidden places such as the goods shed, signal box and engine house can be discovered.
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Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
14.08.26 10:00 - 13:00 clock
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Kosten: 5 € pro Kind / 12 € pro Erwachsenen
Behind closed doors - special guided tour
On the discovery tour up and down the stairs, visitors can finally look behind all the many doors that are otherwise closed. The tour ranges from Augustus' imperial hall to the everyday work of the servants in the farmyard and fountain house.
Classic castle tour
The baroque Lichtenwalde Castle with its park is a real gem. In its 800-year history, it has survived many changes of ownership. There is much to discover on a tour of the castle chapel, courtyard and historic salons.
Experience the magic of the ancient art of weaving...
Public guided tours and demonstrations of the historical weaving machines.
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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23.08.2611:00 clock
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Hilbersdorf Feldbahn Days 2025
The Hilbersdorf Light Railway Days traditionally mark the end of the season at the railroad venue. Short guided tours of the museum, special tours of the signaling and safety technology and the VT18.16 as well as various demonstrations are offered.
Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
31.10.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Castle tour: Through the ages
A Renaissance palace with electoral chambers that provide an insight into the everyday life of the electoral family. Among other things, the well house can be visited. Multimedia elements take visitors back to the 16th century.
Hilbersdorf Feldbahn Days 2025
The Hilbersdorf Light Railway Days traditionally mark the end of the season at the railroad venue. Short guided tours of the museum, special tours of the signaling and safety technology and the VT18.16 as well as various demonstrations are offered.
Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf09131 Chemnitz
31.10.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Evening tour of the castle by lantern light
The historic salons, the castle courtyard and the castle chapel are explored in the evening. The teahouse and the alcove are illuminated by lantern light and are a fascinating sight to behold.