Traveling to Chemnitz is super easy and accessible by various methods. We welcome over 500.000 tourists a year!

• Dresden Airport (DRS): Approximately 80 km away, it’s less than an hour’s drive or about 1 hour by train with a change in Dresden.
• Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): Roughly 85 km away, with similar travel times by car or train.
  
• Berlin Airport (BER): About four hours by train.
• Prague (PRG): Flixbus Prague -> Chemnitz is 3 hours, it’s the cheapest alternative (besides Berlin)

• By Train: You can take a train from Dresden or Leipzig to Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof (main station). There are direct trains, or you might have to change in Dresden for some connections.
• By Shuttle or Taxi: Airport shuttles or taxis can be booked for a direct transfer to Chemnitz.

• Long-Distance Trains: Chemnitz regained its long-distance rail connection in June 2022, with IC (InterCity) trains connecting Chemnitz directly to Berlin among other cities. Check Deutsche Bahn for schedules and tickets.
  • From Berlin: There are direct IC trains.
  • From other cities: You might need to change trains, commonly in Dresden or Leipzig.
• Regional Trains: If coming from nearby cities in Saxony, you can use regional trains, which are frequent and well-connected.

• Driving: Chemnitz is accessible via several motorways:
  • A 4 from Dresden or Leipzig.
  • A 72 from Zwickau or Hof.
  • B 95, B 107, B 169, B 173, and B 174 are federal roads that also lead to Chemnitz.

• Intercity Buses: Companies like FlixBus offer routes to Chemnitz from various German cities. Check their website for schedules and prices.
• Local Buses: Once in Chemnitz, CVAG (Chemnitz Transport Company) operates a comprehensive network of buses and trams for getting around the city.

No matter how you choose to get here, Chemnitz is ready to welcome you with open arms and german hospitality!

Getting around Chemnitz is easy, with plenty of transportation options to suit your needs!

Walking is a great way to explore the downtown area, where many of the city’s famous attractions, restaurants, and bars are situated conveniently close together.

Once in Chemnitz, the city’s tram and bus system (CVAG) is efficient for getting around. The main station is a central hub for these services.

Consider buying a ChemnitzCard or a day pass for public transport if you plan to explore the city extensively.

You can also rent a scooter from companies like DOTT or MOIN or rent a bicycle from Velo Mesto or Lucky Bike , giving you a fun, eco-friendly way to navigate the city.

Chemnitz has several safe and welcoming areas to stay.

• Hotel Chemnitzer Hof : Known for its excellent location right in the heart of the city, this hotel offers a unique blend of Bauhaus architecture and modern comfort. It’s close to major attractions like the Opera House and Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz.
• Hotel an der Oper : Located opposite the Opera House, this hotel is ideal for cultural enthusiasts. It provides a central base from which to walk to most of Chemnitz’s key sites.
• Seaside Residenz Hotel Chemnitz : Offers modern amenities including a fitness center and spa facilities. It’s slightly outside the very center but still within walking distance to many attractions.
• Biendo Hotel : Centrally located with a view of the Karl Marx Monument, this hotel is praised for its modern design and convenient location near public transport.
• Congress Hotel Chemnitz : If you’re in Chemnitz for business or large events, this hotel connects directly to the Stadthalle (City Hall) and offers panoramic views from its restaurant.
  

• ACHAT Hotel Chemnitz : Offers good value for money with basic amenities. It’s located a bit further from the city center but provides free parking and is close to the A72 motorway exit.
• Pensions and Gasthöfe : For those looking for even more budget-friendly options, consider staying at one of Chemnitz’s many pensions or guesthouses. They often provide a more personal touch and can be found both in the city center and in quieter neighborhoods.

• • Near the Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) : If you’re arriving by train or need to leave early, hotels like Hotel Sächsischer Hof or Dorint Kongresshotel Chemnitz are convenient, although not directly at the station, they are within walking distance.
  • For Families or Larger Groups : Look for hotels that offer family rooms or apartments like those at ACHAT Hotel Chemnitz or C/YOU Hotel Chemnitz , which provide more space or connecting rooms.
    

Staying in a nearby city

• With excellent rail and road connections, Chemnitz is easy to reach from cities like Dresden and Leipzig, or stay even closer in cozy small towns like Zwickau or Freiberg.

Chemnitz is generally a safe city for visitors, with a vibrant cultural scene and community life. However, like all urban areas, it has its challenges, and awareness of one’s surroundings is key. The presence of cultural events, particularly in 2025, adds layers of both opportunity and potential crowd management issues, but these are well-managed by local authorities. For the most up-to-date safety information, consulting local news or travel advisories before your trip is recommended.

You bet! There are over 100s of portals in the city center for you to increase your Explorer and Pioneer medals!

Also check out bannergress to find more than 50 Mission Banners!

Chemnitz has so many great banners, and a mission banner guide will be available in the Anomaly chats closer to the anomaly – sign-up to get access!

You can visit the official Chemnitz Tourist Website for much more information on the European Capital of Culture 2025!

TBA

Ingress +THETA Anomaly is a FREE city based Ingress event hosted by Niantic and organized for Resistance agents by a local Resistance organizing team.

It’s an incredibly exciting and unique virtual battle that you won’t experience in any other game!

Chemnitz Anomaly is part of an anomaly season with other events taking place in Australia, USA and the Phillipines; as per the current anomaly rules, the battle itself will last for 3 hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time (Central Time = UTC -6) on the Saturday of 14th June 2025.

But that is just a small part of an action and fun filled weekend, starting with the pre-party on Friday afternoon, featuring GORUCK and NL1331 events, and ending on Sunday afternoon with a Mission Day event; there is much to look forward to!

Each exciting Anomaly battle consists of several gameplay challenges described by Niantic for each Anomaly Season in its rules!

You may find the current rules here: https://ingress.com/news/2025-plusalpha

Whilst we do not know the rules for Chemnitz, the current series rules include Battle Beacons, Flash Shards and Covert Caches.

Don’t worry if you don’t understand what these mean; sign-up via register.chemnitz.willbe.blue and we will explain everything to you!

We’re excited about your interest in the Chemnitz Anomaly – to register with the Resistance, simply go to register.chemnitz.willbe.blue , fill in your details and wait to get verified…

Upon successful verification, you may join a team and also our Telegram chats – don’t hesitate to contact us via chemnitzanomaly@gmail.com if you encounter any issues!

We’re ready to assist you with any potential issues and can’t wait to see you in Chemnitz.

Whether you are an experienced anomaly veteran or a new agent who is just finding out how Ingress works,  there is a place for you at the Anomaly!

The Resistance organizers are putting a lot of effort to make sure every need is reflected; there are invaluable assignments  for both fast and slow moving or even static teams!

Make sure to let us know your preferred speed and any concerns while signing-up.

Whatever is your desired way of attending, you are a very important agent to us!

No, you don’t need to do any registration with Niantic, you only have to register with the Resistance! (soon)

To earn the Anomaly medal, you are likely to have to interact with at least five (5) Battle Beacons deployed by NIASection14  account during the Anomaly battle. You can recognize the official Battle Beacons by having an orange ornament around the portals they are deployed on. Following actions are considered an interaction:

• Deploy Resonator
• Upgrade other agent’s resonator
• Attack or Destroy Resonator
• Destroy Portal Mod
• Destroy Link
• Recharge Resonator

Of course! We will be hosting events on both the Friday and Saturday for this anomaly

Await our sign up launch and find out all the details in our Telegram chats!

Yes, all of these events are CONFIRMED to be happening during the Chemnitz Anomaly weekend!

Mission Day is a friendly, exploration based event, happening for the whole day on Sunday. Its goal is to enjoy and get to know the city by following special, high quality, scanner missions designed by local agents. Completing at least 6 missions will grant you a +1 uptick in the Mission Day medal.

GORUCK consists of 3 separate events happening in Chemnitz throughout the weekend. Completing each of them will earn you an event specific patch and a +1 uptick in the respective scanner medal. Winning challenges in Stealth & Urban also rewards the factions with extra points towards the Anomaly battle.

• Stealth is a heavier faction vs faction competitive event, a mental and physical challenge, happening on Friday evening from 5 PM to midnight.
• Urban is a lighter faction vs faction competitive event, a mental and physical challenge, happening on Saturday morning from 10 AM to 1 PM.
• Operation: Clear Field (OCF) is a friendly, scavenger hunt, event happening on Sunday morning from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Make sure to use the following discount code when placing your order to save 25% off your registration:

Ingress-2025-giGCsZKp

NL1331 Portal  will be present in Chemnitz and hacking it will grant you +1 uptick to the NL1331 medal. We are hoping to also see the actual NL van make an appearance, but we currently have no information on any such plans! 

Yes , our team has prepared some incredible swag

We look forward to releasing this on the Chemnitz Anomaly Swagshop!

Absolutely!

You can help out by spreading the word of this event to your local community, encouraging agents to attend.

You can also help attending agents by building farms together or providing them with various items they need, such as the harder to hack AEGIS shields.

Of course kids are welcome!

If they want to participate they can either sign up with our registration themselves, or if you are not comfortable with that, you can always tell our Teambuilding and your Team Lead about it.

Please make sure to follow the Ingress Terms and Conditions.

Pets welcome too! Let your Team Lead know about your furry friend later in the run up to the event.