VMS Chemnitz 2025

Save the date: 200 years of railways in Europe
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-09-21 18:00 (Europe/Berlin)
The Capital of Culture year includes a very special milestone in the history of transport: the world’s first railway, which ran between Stockton and Darlington in England and opened on 27 September 1825. Together with numerous rail industry partners and associations, the VMS will be celebrating the bicentenary of railways in Europe on 20 and 21 September 2025.
Come along between 10 am and 6 pm and join in a wide range of events at different locations across the VMS network. Special train and bus services will run between events. Take a journey through the history of the railways and enjoy a unique experience of historical and modern rail transport.
You can find all information on the official event website www.vms.de/200-jahre-eisenbahn.

Opening weekend of European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025
2025-01-18 11:00 - 2025-01-19 14:00
The moment has finally arrived: on 18 January 2025, Chemnitz will start its year as European Capital of Culture 2025! The opening ceremony will include a variety of celebrations taking place at different locations around the city centre. All events are listed on the official European Capital of Culture 2025 website.
