Chemnitz is a city in eastern Germany, located in the state of Saxony. It lies west of Dresden and southeast of Leipzig, positioned at the northern edge of the Ore Mountains.
Location Map of Chemnitz, Germany
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Where is Chemnitz Located?
Chemnitz is a city in eastern Germany, located in the state of Saxony. It lies west of Dresden and southeast of Leipzig, positioned at the northern edge of the Ore Mountains.
The city covers an area of 221.03 sq km (85.34 sq mi) and has a population of about 247,000 as of the 2022 census.
Chemnitz is known for its industrial history and modern architecture, with key attractions including Karl Marx Monument, Chemnitz Opera House, Museum Gunzenhauser, Chemnitz Industrial Museum, Schlossberg Museum, and Küchwald Park.
Chemnitz, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Chemnitz |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Region | Chemnitz Region (Eastern Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1143 |
| Population | Approx. 245,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 220.85 sq km (85.27 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,100 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 50.8278° N, 12.9214° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 09111–09131 |
| Area Code | +49 371 |
| Major Waterways | Chemnitz River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof; tram and bus network |
| Famous For | Industrial heritage, Karl Marx Monument, and modern architecture |
| Top Attractions | Karl Marx Monument, Chemnitz Industrial Museum, Schlossberg Museum, Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz |
| Official Website | https://www.chemnitz.de |
Distance from Chemnitz to Major Cities in Germany
- Chemnitz to Leipzig – 80 km (50 miles)
- Chemnitz to Dresden – 75 km (47 miles)
- Chemnitz to Zwickau – 40 km (25 miles)
- Chemnitz to Erfurt – 150 km (93 miles)
- Chemnitz to Jena – 110 km (68 miles)
- Chemnitz to Halle (Saale) – 120 km (75 miles)
- Chemnitz to Berlin – 260 km (162 miles)
- Chemnitz to Magdeburg – 200 km (124 miles)
- Chemnitz to Nuremberg – 260 km (162 miles)
- Chemnitz to Munich – 350 km (217 miles)
- Chemnitz to Stuttgart – 400 km (249 miles)
- Chemnitz to Frankfurt – 380 km (236 miles)
- Chemnitz to Hanover – 300 km (186 miles)
- Chemnitz to Hamburg – 420 km (261 miles)
- Chemnitz to Bremen – 450 km (280 miles)
- Chemnitz to Dortmund – 450 km (280 miles)
- Chemnitz to Essen – 470 km (292 miles)
- Chemnitz to Düsseldorf – 500 km (311 miles)
- Chemnitz to Cologne – 520 km (323 miles)
- Chemnitz to Bonn – 540 km (336 miles)
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