# Event Details - **Event Name**: Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Ein Wochenende in Karl-Marx-Stadt// Ride, walk, eat & explore in Karl-Marx-Stadt.About this Event[DE] & [RU]Karl-Marx-Stadt war eine der reichsten Städte der DDR. Warum eigentlich?/for English scroll down/Ein Wochenendausflug der besonderen Art: Mit dem Fahrrad und zu Fuß entdecken wir die Geheimnisse von Chemnitz, der europäischen Kulturhauptstadt von 2025. Sie erleben eine ebenso aufrüttelnde wie nostalgische Reise zu weltberühmten Industriestandorten, monumentalen Architekturensembles und erhalten Einblicke in die verborgene Szene von Punk und Underground. Eine kritische Reflexion über das Leben im "realen Sozialismus".Termin: 22./23. August 2026Programm:Samstag, 22.8., 17.00 UhrAbendliche FahrradtourTreffpunkt: Karl-Marx-Denkmal, Brückenstraße 10, 09111 ChemnitzSonntag, 23.8.,11:00 UhrEine Perle der Ostmoderne – Spaziergang durch die Innenstadt mit ihrer Symbolik.Treffpunkt: Vor der Oper, Theaterplatz 2, 09111 ChemnitzAnschließend ab 13:00Sozialistische GastroreiseSpezialitäten aus den Ländern der ehemaligen Sowjetunion, mit Kommentaren von Sergey Nikitin-RimskyAb 14:30: freie ZeitEs begleiten Sie der StattReisen-Gründer Martin Düspohl, Dr.Sergey Nikitin-Rimsky, der Erfinder von VeloNotte International und eine Stadtführerin des ehemaligen DDR-Reisebüros in Karl-Marx-Stadt.Kostenbeitrag (inkl. Mittagessen): 89 EuroAnreise und Übernachtung selbstorganisiert. Fahrrad oder Scooter mitbringen oder vor Ort ausleihen (zzgl. 20 Euro)Eine Veranstaltung des Stattreisen Berlin e.V. mit VeloNotte International.​​КАРЛ-МАРКС-ШТАДТ: ПОЧЕМУ ЭТО БЫЛ ОДИН ИЗ САМЫХ БОГАТЫХ ГОРОДОВ ГДР?Приглашаем в экскурсионный тур по Хемницу — Карл-Маркс-Штадту, одному из важнейших индустриальных центров бывшей ГДР и Культурной столице Европы 2025 года.На велосипеде и пешком мы будем погружаться в историю города: всемирно известные промышленные объекты, монументальные архитектурные ансамбли, арт-андеграунд и секретные производства. Дата: 22–23 августа 2026 годаПрограммаСуббота, 22 августа, 17:00 Вечерняя велоэкскурсияМесто встречи: у памятника Карлу Марксу Brückenstraße 10, 09111 ChemnitzВоскресенье, 23 августа, 11:00 «Жемчужина восточногерманского модернизма» — прогулка по центру города: архитектура, городская среда и политическая символика Карл-Маркс-Штадта.Место встречи: перед Оперным театром Theaterplatz 2, 09111 ChemnitzВоскресенье: 13:00 Социалистическое гастропутешествиеСпециальные блюда из стран бывшего Советского блока с комментариями Сергея Никитина-Римского.14:30 Свободное время.Ваши гиды на выходные:Мартин Дюсполь — основатель StattReisen Berlin; Сергей Никитин-Римский — создатель VeloNotte International; Катрин -- бывший гид туристического бюро ГДР в Карл-Маркс-Штадте.Стоимость участия, включая еду: 79 евро.Проезд и проживание не включены и организуются участниками самостоятельно. Пожалуйста, возьмите с собой велосипед или самокат либо арендуйте его на месте — ориентировочно за 20 евро.Вопросы: StattReisen Berlin e.V. martin.duespohl@gmail.comОрганизаторы: StattReisen Berlin e.V. и VeloNotte International./IN ENGLISHKarl-Marx-Stadt was one of the wealthiest cities in East Germany. But why?Join us for an extraordinary weekend excursion. By bicycle and on foot, we will uncover the hidden stories of Chemnitz, the European Capital of Culture 2025. Experience a journey that is both thought-provoking and nostalgic, taking you to world-famous industrial sites, monumental architectural ensembles, and the city's underground punk scene. Along the way, we will reflect critically on everyday life under "existing socialism."Date: August 22–23, 2026ProgrammeSaturday, August 22, 5:00 p.m.Evening Bicycle TourMeeting point: Karl Marx MonumentBrückenstraße 1009111 ChemnitzSunday, August 23, 11:00 a.m."A Pearl of East German Modernism" – A guided walk through the city centre, exploring its architecture and political symbolism.Meeting point: In front of the Opera HouseTheaterplatz 2, 09111 ChemnitzFrom 1:00 p.m.A Socialist Culinary JourneyEnjoy specialties from the countries of the former Soviet Union, accompanied by commentary from Sergey Nikitin-Rimsky.From 2:30 p.m.Free time.Your guides for the weekend are Martin Düspohl, founder of StattReisen Berlin, Sergey Nikitin-Rimsky, creator of VeloNotte International, and a former guide from the GDR travel agency in Karl-Marx-Stadt.Participation fee (including food): €89Travel and accommodation are not included and should be arranged individually. Please bring your own bicycle or scooter, or rent one locally (€20).More questions: StattReisen Berlin e.V. (via martin.duespohl@gmail.com)An event organized by StattReisen Berlin e.V. & VeloNotte International. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chemnitz/secret-chemnitz-weekend-in-karl-marx-stadt-22-23-aug/100001992790853086 - **Event Categories**: meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Karl-Marx-Monument - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.17, max: 192.96, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Chemnitz - **state**: SN - **country**: Germany - **location**: Karl-Marx-Monument - **lat**: 50.8359485 - **long**: 12.9232958 - **full address**: Karl-Marx-Monument, Brückenstraße 10, Chemnitz, Germany ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bb983b82c08f2e3b0351945d24f921dee1bd691fbd30ab81aa98c73e4e68af7f-rimg-w1200-h628-dca5ecc4-gmir.jpg?v=1783236753 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. being held? - **A:** Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Karl-Marx-Monument, Bruckenstraße 10, Chemnitz, Germany. - **Q**: Who is organizing Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug.? - **A:** Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. is organized by Nikitin-Rimsky & Teatro instabile de Venexia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chemnitz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. Aug. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Secret Chemnitz: Weekend in Karl-Marx-Stadt. 22./23. 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