What? Chemnitz?!

The successful European Capital of Culture book ‘Was? Chemnitz?!’ is now finally available in English.

"Those who are looking forward to the Capital of Culture should read Stefan Tschök." (ZDF)

From the parade of apple trees to the “Zenti”: How the Capital of Culture works

Yippee, Chemnitz is European Capital of Culture 2025! And yet, questions remain. What does a night mayor actually do during the day? Is it worth visiting the Saxon city without a car? Will two million people manage to push their way through the Bacteria Tube? Is the clockwise ring bus faster than counter-clockwise ring bus? How does a “Maker” get from the “Flagship” to the “Purple Path” without an ICE train? And will the new tree on the central square provide enough shade for all guests?

If you’re looking for answers, you won’t find them in this book. However, “What? Chemnitz?!” is a practical guide for the Capital of Culture. With his signature wry humour, Stefan Tschök reveals how 2025 could become a year of success for the entire region. And what you would be well advised to avoid ...

Translated by Nancy Gibson

From A to Z: an instruction manual for Capital of Culture:

A is for Apple

B is for Bacteria Tube

C is for CWE

D is for Digitalisation

E is for English

F is for Flitting Around By Train

G is for Garages

H is for Hartmann Factory

I is for Intervention Areas

J is for Junior

K is for Karl

L is for Logo

M is for Market Tree

N is for Night Mayor

O is for Omnibus Train Station

P is for Programme

Q is for Quarrelling

R is for Ring Bus Line

S is for Spoken Word Theatre

T is for Technical University

U is for Unpleasant Detours

V is for Vexing Traffic Concepts

W is for We Need Advertising

X is for Xenophobia

Y is for Yak

Z is for “Zenti”