Mayors celebrate 130 years of Chemnitzer Hütte in the Alps!

Mayors celebrate 130 years of Chemnitzer Hütte in the Alps!

A very special anniversary was celebrated on August 22, 2025 in the picturesque backdrop of the southern Zillertal Alps: The Chemnitzer Hütte, located at an impressive 2,419 meters above sea level, looks back on 130 years of history. Mayor Knut Kunze and Michael Stötzer brought the city of Chemnitz's congratulations and set off for the celebration together with numerous alpinists.

The climb from the Neves reservoir to the hut was not just a hike, but also an expression of the connection to the Alpine region. At the celebration itself, the mayors were received with great enthusiasm. They also had a special gift with them: a Christmas angel with a gear and a miniature of the famous Karl Marx Monument from Chemnitz. These small gifts are intended to underline the cultural connection between Chemnitz and the Alps.

A banner for Chemnitz 2025

Another visible sign of the celebrations: a banner hanging on the hut promotes Chemnitz 2025 as European Capital of Culture. This is not only an advertisement for the city's culture, but also a tribute to the long history and preservation of the Chemnitzer Hütte.

Part of the celebration was also a guided tour with the Alpine Club of South Tyrol and the German Alpine Club of Chemnitz. A highlight of the day was the mayor's entry in a new summit book on the Schaflahnernock, the highest point in the area at 2,703 meters. This symbolic gesture shows the alpinists' tradition of preserving the past and breaking new ground together.

A long tradition

The Chemnitzer Hütte has an eventful history. It was founded in 1880 by the Taufers section of the Alpine Club. In 1894, the Chemnitz section took over the hut and built a new building, which was inaugurated on July 27, 1895. Since then it has been a popular starting point for hikers and mountaineers traveling in the region.

The Friends of the Chemnitzer Hütte, which was founded in the Chemnitz section, helps to keep the history and contact with the hut alive. Such initiatives are important to preserve cultural and historical roots and invite future generations to hike and discover.

The visit by Mayor Kunze and Stötzer is not the first of its kind. Back in 2003, the then mayor Dr. Peter Seifert visited the hut and thereby promoted the ongoing exchange between Chemnitz and the Oberalp region. This preservation of tradition and the constant appreciation of nature shows that there is a lot of cooperation and community spirit in the region.

The Chemnitzer Hütte therefore remains not only a place of relaxation and adventure, but also a symbol of the deep connection between the city and nature. The hut continues to be very popular with everyone who loves the mountains and at the same time wants to experience history.

For more information about this big event, the article can be found on the website City of Chemnitz be read.