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Ikarus
A Glimpse into Chemnitz's Aviation Past
Counts toward these achievements:
Chemnitz: First Steps10 pts
Chemnitz: Explorer25 pts
Chemnitz: Insider50 pts
Once known as the reception building for the former Chemnitz Airport, the Ikarus was founded in 1925. It is now a protected cultural heritage monument in Germany, reflecting the region's aviation history.
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The Ikarus is part of the former Chemnitz Airport.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1925
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Ikarus Flughafen Chemnitz
Guided Story
Take a moment to appreciate this historic building, once the main terminal of the former Chemnitz Airport. Founded in 1925, the Ikarus now stands as a protected cultural monument. It tells the story of regional aviation history, marking a time when air travel was still a daring adventure. If you look around, you might spot the Sachsenhalle to the southwest, another reflection of the area's rich past. The Ikarus, as part of the old airport, remains a significant testament to the development of aviation in Germany.
Location
Nearby
Villa Esche
893 m away
Villa Hahn
760 m away
Sachsenhalle Chemnitz
548 m away
Kauffahrtei 25
949 m away
Tram 4: Hutholz => Hauptbahnhof
867 m away
Ev.–Luth. Dietrich–Bonhoeffer–Kirchgemeinde
710 m away
Deutsches Spielemuseum
1.3 km away
Finanzamt Chemnitz-Süd
637 m away
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