Chemnitz Launches '#3000Garagen' Cultural Project Highlighting Garages' Hidden Significance

The flagship initiative of Chemnitz's European Capital of Culture 2025 features a ten-station parcours, art installations, and public engagement with historical and creative garage spaces.

The '#3000Garagen' project officially launched on April 5, 2025, as part of Chemnitz's European Capital of Culture celebrations.
A ten-station parcours explores the historical, architectural, and cultural significance of garages in Chemnitz, including DDR-era structures and older landmarks like the Villa Esche garage and 1928 Hochgarage.
The initiative transforms traditionally private garage spaces into public cultural hubs, showcasing their role as community spaces, creative areas, and living archives.
Cultural programming includes art installations, concerts, and interactive exhibits, such as Martin Maleschka's 'Ersatzteillager' and Maria Sturm's photographic portraits of garage owners.
The project underscores Chemnitz's innovative approach to cultural storytelling, making garages a central theme of its European Capital of Culture 2025 activities.