Chemnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɛmnɪt͡s] ) was one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of Saxony, Germany, located in the south-west of the state. It coincided with the Planungsregion Südsachsen. It was disbanded in March 2012.

The Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz. The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz was slightly smaller, and excluded the former district of Döbeln.

• Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt

• Official website

50°45′N 12°50′E / 50.75°N 12.83°E / 50.75; 12.83