empfohlen ab 10 Jahren
Distant worlds - alien life?
Is there life in space? A fascinating journey begins: from traces on Mars to oceans under the ice of Jupiter's moon Europa - an exciting search for clues in the cosmos in search of life and distant, Earth-like worlds.
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Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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The sun, our living star
At the center of this fascinating event is our planet's power plant. The sun - although a typical dwarf star - consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen per second and has 500 times the mass of all the planets combined.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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The little 1x1 of the stars
"The Little 1x1 of the Stars" is an exciting planetarium adventure for the whole family. It teaches simple astronomical basics through a combination of dome-filling video images and projections of the starry sky.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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today14:30 clock
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Astronomyths: Constellations and their legends
Grandfather and grandson pitch their tent deep in the forest. Around the campfire, they gaze up at the sky and, far from civilization, travel through myths, constellations and Greek gods - from Zeus to Orion - on a magical journey through space and time.
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Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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today16:30 clock
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Den Spielplan findet ihr hier
Mini cosmos in the mini world
During the full-dome shows or a "space flight", visitors can experience the universe as we know it today or enjoy a view of the firmament. Opened in 2007, a Zeiss star projector on 230 square meters of projection surface makes these experiences possible.
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Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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todayopen until 18:00 o'clock
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Discussion on the traveling exhibition “Religions in Saxony”
Dr. Verena Böll, the exhibition’s curator, will lead a tour of the exhibition and share fascinating background information. Afterward, Ahmadiyya representatives Iman Umer Malik and Arsalan Shamsi will invite visitors to engage in personal conversations and a shared exchange of ideas.
Stadtbibliothek Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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06.10.2616:00 clock
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Strong Women — How far is it from Saxony to Mars?
An extraordinary journey between Earth and Mars: Anika Mehlis takes the audience on a journey to distant worlds and, during the gallery evening, offers fascinating insights into space travel, research, and the question of just how far the journey from Saxony to Mars really is.
Kleine Galerie09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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15.10.2619:00 clock
Museum café "From half-timbered to slab"
The museum café is dedicated to the history of housing in Glauchau - from half-timbered houses and Wilhelminian-style villas to the Platten. The richly illustrated lecture offers exciting insights into the urban development of past centuries.
Discussion on the traveling exhibition “Religions in Saxony”
Dr. Verena Böll, the exhibition’s curator, will lead a tour of the exhibition and share fascinating background information. Afterward, Ahmadiyya representatives Iman Umer Malik and Arsalan Shamsi will invite visitors to engage in personal conversations and a shared exchange of ideas.
Stadtbibliothek Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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06.10.2616:00 clock
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Zwickau and Israel
Former Mayor Rainer Eichhorn recounts his encounters with descendants of former Jewish residents, as well as remembrance projects, successes, and challenges in Zwickau’s efforts to honor the past.
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Robert-Schumann-Haus Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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06.10.26 15:00 - 16:00 clock
Um Anmeldung wird gebeten unter 0375 834222 oder ratsschulbibliothek@zwickau.de
*Historica Friderici et Maximiliani* or How Fascinating a Latin Manuscript Can Be
The *Historia Friderici et Maximiliani* recounts the lives of Emperor Frederick III and Maximilian I. The lecture explores the elaborate illustrations and the intriguing story of its author, Joseph Grünpeck, who sought to win the emperor’s favor through this work.
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Ratsschulbibliothek Zwickau08058 Zwickau
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07.10.2618:30 clock
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The Revolution in Germany, 1918–1923
Daniel Kulla examines the revolutionary movements from 1918 to 1923 and asks why the mass strikes and uprisings of 1919, in particular, have largely disappeared from the historical narrative, and what consequences this has for their historical context.
Eckpunkt09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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07.10.2618:00 clock
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Lecture: Endangered Freshwater Fish
How can endangered freshwater fish be conserved? Biologist and senior curator Ariel Jacken offers insights into conservation breeding and presents the efforts underway at the new aquarium at the Leipzig Zoo.
Gymnasium Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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08.10.2618:00 clock
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Voranmeldung bis 11.9.2026 notwendig
West Saxony Mental Health Day 2026
On Mental Health Day, participants can look forward to a varied program featuring presentations on resilience and depression, musical performances, and a film screening followed by a discussion, as well as a hands-on activity and a raffle.
Programm:
09:00 Uhr | Begrüßung
09:15 Uhr | Ohne Straus kein Horch 8
10:15 Uhr | Sonderkarosserien auf Horch-Fahrgestellen
11:30 Uhr | Paris–Texas–Ingolstadt: seltene 8-Zylinder
12:30 Uhr | Mittagspause mit Büfett
14:15 Uhr | Der P 240 Sachsenring zwischen Wunsch und Wirklichkeit
15:30 Uhr | Trabant P 601 mit Wankelmotor
16:30 Uhr | Kuratorenführung & Ausklang
18:00 Uhr | Ende
2026 Zwickau Automotive Colloquium
Focus on automotive history and technology: The Zwickau Automotive Colloquium will feature the Horch 8, historic eight-cylinder engines, the P 240 Sachsenring, and the Trabant P 601 with a Wankel engine. The event will conclude with a curator-led tour.
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August Horch Museum08058 Zwickau
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08.10.26 09:00 - 18:00 clock
Color in the 2nd millennium B.C.
An archaeological investigation traces back more than 3,000 years to the eastern Mediterranean region. The focus is on the question of what role colors played at that time and what archaeological finds reveal about their use.
Tuchfabrik Gebr. Pfau Crimmitschau08451 Crimmitschau
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08.10.26 15:00 - 17:00 clock
On and off the beaten path
Member Frank Stein guides all the evening's guests through the underground world of our mining facilities—which is not open to the public—with numerous illustrated explanations.
Huthaus "St. Lampertus"09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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08.10.26 19:00 - 21:00 clock
Hawaii – 5 Islands, 5 Volcanoes, 1 Rainforest
Wanderlust guaranteed: Tour guide Carmen Petrus takes you on a personal journey through Hawaii. Volcanoes, rainforests, idyllic coastlines, and experiences off the beaten path are paired with fascinating anecdotes and stunning images.
empfohlen ab 10 Jahren
Distant worlds - alien life?
Is there life in space? A fascinating journey begins: from traces on Mars to oceans under the ice of Jupiter's moon Europa - an exciting search for clues in the cosmos in search of life and distant, Earth-like worlds.
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Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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today12:30 clock
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The sun, our living star
At the center of this fascinating event is our planet's power plant. The sun - although a typical dwarf star - consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen per second and has 500 times the mass of all the planets combined.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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today13:30 clock
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The little 1x1 of the stars
"The Little 1x1 of the Stars" is an exciting planetarium adventure for the whole family. It teaches simple astronomical basics through a combination of dome-filling video images and projections of the starry sky.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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today14:30 clock
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Empfohlen ab 8 Jahren
Astronomyths: Constellations and their legends
Grandfather and grandson pitch their tent deep in the forest. Around the campfire, they gaze up at the sky and, far from civilization, travel through myths, constellations and Greek gods - from Zeus to Orion - on a magical journey through space and time.
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Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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today16:30 clock
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Den Spielplan findet ihr hier
Mini cosmos in the mini world
During the full-dome shows or a "space flight", visitors can experience the universe as we know it today or enjoy a view of the firmament. Opened in 2007, a Zeiss star projector on 230 square meters of projection surface makes these experiences possible.
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Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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todayopen until 18:00 o'clock
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Anmeldeschluss ist am 12.10.2026
FerienUni at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
The West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau invites pupils from year 10 onwards to get to know what it's like to study. Attend lectures, explore laboratories and discover the campus - the week is organized according to your own interests and schedule.
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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ)08056 Zwickau
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19.10.26all day
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