The event is only open to selected invited guests. Invitations will be sent out in the course of August. If you have not received an invitation, you are welcome to follow the event in the livestream on our YouTube channel .
We offer a Deutsche Bahn event ticket for the most environmentally friendly journey possible. The ticket can be booked here .
From the main train station you can take a streetcar to the stop “Roter Turm” (every 10 – 15 minutes). From there it is a 3 minute walk.
To the timetable information of CVAG
Alternatively, you can also walk. The main station is about a 10-minute walk from the Stadthalle Chemnitz. Go to the main exit and cross the station forecourt. Turn right into Carolastraße and then left into Straße der Nationen, which leads directly to the Stadthalle.
If you are unable to travel by train or public transport, we recommend carpooling. The following common platforms can be used for this purpose:
https://www.fahrgemeinschaft.de/
https://www.pendlerportal.de/
https://www.blablacar.de/
No parking facilities for private transport will be provided by us as the organizer. Public parking garages including e-charging stations are available in Chemnitz. All guests are recommended to use public transportation.
If you would like to arrive by bike, there is a bike garage on site including charging facilities for e-bikes. You can find more information here.
You can also hire bicycles in Chemnitz here .
If you are traveling from abroad, we recommend using international Deutsche Bahn services .
If it is only possible to travel to and from the event by plane, we are happy to refer you to the possibility of greenhouse gas compensation. You can calculate the greenhouse gases emitted here and find providers of offsetting services here.
When registering for an event, you can indicate whether support is required. In this case, we will contact you individually, discuss your requirements and implement them. Below you will find links to information on barrier-free travel and the event location.
Information on the accessibility of Chemnitz railroad station can be found here.
Information on the accessibility of Chemnitzer Verkehrs AG can be found here.
Information on the accessibility of the Chemnitz City Hall can be found here.
If you require further information or support, please feel free to contact us at any time.
You will soon find a list of possible accommodations for the weekend of the award ceremony here. If possible, we recommend booking a hotel with environmental certification.
Due to the participation of the Federal President, the presentation of the German Environmental Award is an event with an increased security level. For this reason, it is mandatory to request personal data when registering. The data of all guests and all persons participating in the event will be checked by the BKA in advance. Admission to the event will only be granted to registered and verified persons upon presentation of the admission QR code in conjunction with a valid identification document (identity card or passport). Please follow the instructions of the police, security service and DBU staff on site. The personal data collected will be deleted after the event.
The award ceremony will be followed by a festive reception with vegetarian and vegan catering. The ingredients will be displayed at the buffet. If you have any questions, please contact the staff.
Based on our ethical convictions, we are committed to preserving the natural foundations of life: For their own sake as well as in responsibility for present and future generations.
We want to achieve sustainable impact in practice. Through our work, we provide impetus and act as a multiplier.
For these reasons, we are committed to making the presentation of the German Environmental Award resource-conserving and environmentally friendly by reducing emissions, avoiding waste and using sustainable alternatives. We attach great importance to social justice and the inclusion of all those involved.
All employees involved in the implementation of the event are trained in sustainable practices and criteria. Through transparent communication and continuous improvement, we want to act as a role model for sustainable events and inspire the event industry.
Detailed information on the implementation of sustainability measures in the organization of the German Environmental Award can be found here.