Along the C15 line (Chemnitz - Hainichen), there are a number of interesting Textile Future locations to discover. 

» Start: Technopark stop (Citybahn C15)

The tour begins at Technopark Chemnitz, where modern research and industry meet. Chemnitz University of Technology is renowned for its expertise in mechanical engineering, automation and materials technology. The campus is open to the public, and some research centres occasionally offer exhibitions or guided tours. The carbon concrete pavilions on the campus grounds (at the sports field and next to the ‘Start up’ start-up centre) are particularly interesting. The lecture hall buildings and the canteen with cafeteria are located on Reichenhainer Straße.

Take the C15 to the Chemnitz Industrial Museum

• Start: “Technopark” stop
• Destination: "Zentralhaltestelle" stop
• Journey time: approx. 10 minutes
• Continue: from here, approx. 1.9 km on foot or by tram (line 1) or bus (line 31) to the Industriemuseum stop

» Station: Chemnitz Industrial Museum

A must for technology and history enthusiasts. The enormous hall with running machines offers fascinating insights into Saxon industrial culture. The textile street in the basement is also interesting. 

Take the C15 to Braunsdorf

• Either walk back to the central stop or take the tram (line 1) or bus (line 31)
• Destination: Braunsdorf - Lichtenwalde
• Journey time: approx. 24 minutes.
• Continue: from here, it is approx. a 1.4 km walk to the Historical Weaving Mill Braunsdorf

Station: Historical Weaving Mill Braunsdorf  

The rural surroundings are ideal for a short break in the countryside. The weaving mill is an insider tip for anyone who wants to experience historical textile technology up close.

Take the C15 to Hainichen

• Walk back to Braunsdorf-Lichtenwalde station
• Destination: Hainichen
• Journey time: approx. 14 minutes
• Approx. 700 m walk to the market

» Station: Hainichen shop window

The Textile Future shop windows are located near the market. When the weather is nice, the city park and the Gellert monument are also worth a visit. The Gellert Museum in Hainichen presents the life and work of the poet Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, who was born in Hainichen, in a modern way.

Return journey to Chemnitz

• Take the C15 from Hainichen back to the Technopark in Chemnitz
• Journey time approx. 51 minutes