Mittweida brings together distinctive cultural and technological attractions with the landscape of the Zschopau Valley. The space travel museum focuses on models, the history of space travel and real spacesuits; other highlights include the historic old town, a water tower and trails through the valley. You can tailor your stay to your interests.
Space Travel, the Old Town and Technology
The space travel museum in Mittweida displays 100 models of rockets, shuttles and spacecraft, including the International Space Station. The exhibition also covers space travel in the former GDR and features a gallery of real spacesuits. This combination brings together models, a historical subject and original exhibits. Visits are only possible by prior arrangement. During a guided tour, guests can also handle an object or try out an original tool.
You can explore the historic old town on guided walks. The named stops and places include the town church of “Our Lady,” with visits to the church and tower, the Johannes Schilling House and the Erich Loest exhibition. Rochlitzer Straße, Technikumplatz and the Schwanenteich park also help define the old town visit. The attractions range from religious and urban history to exhibition venues and parks around the city.
Another glimpse of Mittweida’s technological history awaits at the water tower: historical water-supply technology is on display inside, and climbing the tower offers views across Mittweida and the surrounding area. Check access arrangements before your visit. The Mittweida hydroelectric power station is a technical monument from the early history of power generation. Its original machinery has been preserved and remains operational.
The Zschopau Valley and outdoor activities
The Zschopau Valley around Mittweida is characterized by a narrow river valley, slim banks, wooded slopes and rock formations. The area has been protected since 1996. The Zschopau Valley hiking trail follows a former railway line through the valley; the Zschopau Valley cycle route also passes through the Mittweida section of the valley. If you want to include the valley in your travel plans, you can focus on hiking or cycling.
The Mittweida MTB Park is designed for mountain biking beginners and is open to the public. Check local conditions before you travel. Near Mittweida, the Talsperre Kriebstein Landscape Protection Area stretches along the Zschopau from the district of Kockisch to Kriebstein. The area around the reservoir is well suited to hiking and water sports; sailing is also possible there as part of the wider Mittelsachsen travel region.
Getting there and finding your way around
A direct train service connects Mittweida with Chemnitz. Timetables can change, so check current connections before your trip. City buses run from the station to the town hall or the central bus station; it is worth checking current routes here, too. The central bus station is less than five minutes from the market square, town hall and tourist information office.
The tourist information office lists guided activities ranging from town walks to excursions into Saxony’s natural landscape. You can choose between different options: a guided tour in the town or an excursion into the countryside. As tour availability may vary, check current options with the tourist information office.
Discover more destinations: Hainichen, Falkenau, GroĂźhartmannsdorf, Neuhausen/Erzgebirge, Niederwiesa, RoĂźwein, Striegistal, Lichtenau
For the overview of the wider travel region: Mittelsachsen.
