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Leipzig is an historic city at the confluence of three rivers in eastern Germany. Just 160 km (100 miles) from Berlin, Saxony’s largest city was an important trade city during the days of the Roman Empire. The city is famous for its musicians: Bach, Wagner Mendelssohn and a boys choir that originated in the early 13th century. Martin Luther preached here.

Though a bloody battle in which Napoleon was defeated 200 years ago was fought here, the city is famous for peace today. In more recent times, Leipzig was where peaceful demonstrations to reunite Germany started. To make sure you find all the best places to visit and things to do, use this handy list of the top attractions in Leipzig.

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12. Zeitgeschichtliches Forum

The history of Germany since 1949 is the focus of the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum. This history museum begins when Germany was split in two following World War II, covers the building of the Berlin Wall and reunification in 1989, and continues until the present day.

The Palace of Tears centers on life in the Soviet section with East German opposition to the one-party regime. It pays particular attention to everyday life under Soviet domination. Personal experiences are detailed in 3,200 items in the permanent exhibition as well as another 200,000 items on history of the German Democratic Republic.

11. Bach Museum

Though he lived 300 years ago, Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the greatest composers of all time, his works including Brandenburg Concerto and Mass in B minor. Leipzig’s Bach Museum is a great place to explore his music and life.

The museum is located in a house across from where he lived – his house was torn down but that of his wealthy neighbors wasn’t. It features a “treasure room” containing Bach’s original manuscripts. There’s even a room where visitors can listen to audio recordings of his greatest pieces.

10. Madler Passage

If Goethe were alive today, he probably wouldn’t recognize Auerbach’s Keller, the wine bar he made famous in Faust, or its surroundings. The basement wine bar was built in 1529, and over the centuries buildings were restored or new ones built, until today it is a huge shopping arcade called Madler Passage.

The glass-covered complex also includes restaurants and offices. But it is the ambiance, the decorative buildings, the statuary and the opportunity to experience surroundings from years gone by that draws everyone in. OK, the upscale boutiques filled with unique items probably helps, too.

9. Museum in der Runden Ecke

Avid fans of spy novels definitely won’t want to miss visiting the Museum in der Runden Ecke (Museum in the Round Corner). The outside of the curved building belies what’s inside. For forty years it was the office of the East German secret police who kept close tabs on Leipzig residents.

The museum is devoted to disguises, surveillance equipment, torture equipment and propaganda the Stasi used to control and manipulate citizens. The Stasi was in the process of destroying everything when a citizens group wrested control. Al the displays are in German but audio guides in English are available.

8. City-Hochhaus

City-Hochhaus soars over the rooftops of Leipzig as well it should, since it is the city’s tallest building. The 30-story skyscraper climbs 142 meters (466 feet) into the sky. Completed in 1975, the City-Hochhaus has a unique multi-faced architecture that presents a very modern style in a city that’s been around since the early 11th century.

Locals refer to the City-Hochhaus, officially known as the Panorama Tower, as the “sleep tooth” because of its design. There’s a restaurant on the 29th floor. Go up another floor to the observation deck for breathtaking views as far as the eye can see.

7. New Town Hall

New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) looks more like a palace or castle than a town hall, just that’s what is has been since construction was completed in 1905. It is a landmark not only in Leipzig but also in all of Germany, since its tower is the country’s tallest city hall tower at 115 meters (377 feet) high.

The New Town hall sits on the site of an old palace; the city fathers decided the palace’s Rapunzul tower silhouette should be maintained. The town hall was occupied by Nazis during World War II, with numerous suicides happening here in the waning days of the war.

6. Leipzig Zoo

On its website, Leipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig) boasts about its animal welfare, species conservation efforts and how it’s the most modern zoo in the world. These things are important, but it’s not why people visit the zoo: They want to see the 850 species of animals the zoo has.

They want to see animals in settings that resemble their native habitat – the Leipzig Zoo is good at that, no longer using cages for the animals. These settings include Gondwanaland, an indoor tropical rainforest the size of two soccer fields, Pongoland where gorillas and chimps live, or the rare Chinese pangolin, a mammal with scales.

5. St. Nicholas Church

Over the centuries the 12th century St. Nicholas Church, or Nikolaikirche, has been Romanesque, Gothic and now Baroque. Its graceful white interior columns soar to the ceiling; the Luther Pulpit, so named because it existed in Martin Luther’s time, can be found in the north chapel. Leipzig’s first Lutheran service took place here.

Everything about the interior of this Lutheran church evokes elegance, serenity and peace. Johann Sebastian Bach was its musical director. In more recent times, the 1,400-seat church became the starting site of the Monday Demonstrations, peaceful demonstrations that eventually led to the reunification of Germany in 1989.

4. Panometer

From the outside the old gasometerr, a container built in 1909 and used to hold natural gas, doesn’t look like much. Go inside the Panometer, however, to see the world’s largest cloth murals. The murals are 344 feet in circumference and 30 meters (98 feet) high; visitors view them from a platform that is almost 50 feet above the ground.

These murals are digitally printed on strips of cloth, pieced together and then hung. The theme changes periodically. The theme for 2018 is Titanic; past themes have included Leipzig in 1813, Amazonia, ancient Rome and Mount Everest.

3. St. Thomas Church

St. Thomas Church is a late Gothic Lutheran church with an important music and religious history. Great composers like Richard Wagner, Johann Sebastian Bach, Mozart and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy played here. Bach served as its music director and is buried here. Martin Luther preached from the pulpit in 1539.

St. Thomas is famous for its Thomanerchor, a boy’s choir that has been in existence since 1212 – the church was founded in the 12th century. The current building dates to 1496, with a tower and chapels added over the centuries. Gothic paintings can be found inside.

2. Market Square

Market Square dates back centuries ago when knights played games here. Old City Hall, now a history museum, was built in 1509. The grand ballroom is used for concerts. Other old buildings surrounding the square house restaurants and shops. The city’s top markets and festivals, including Christmas and Easter, take place here every year.

The rest of the year Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days to visit the market. That’s when farmers sell beautifully arranged fresh produce and bouquets of flowers. The market is a good place to get food for a picnic to enjoy in one of Leipzig’s many parks.

1. Volkerschlachtdenkmal

Volkerschlachtdenkmal is a massive monument that commemorates the defeat of Napoleon in the October 1813 Battle of the Nations. The battle involved 800,000 soldiers from 20 countries, with 100,000 killed or wounded. The monument was built for the 100th anniversary of the battle in 1913, paid for by donations from Leipzig residents and the City of Leipzig.

The monument is nearly 300 feet (91 meters) tall with 500 steps. There’s a viewing platform at the top. Made from concrete and stone, the monument stands where some of the battle’s bloodiest fighting took place. Statues of soldiers killed surround the first floor.

Best Time to Visit Leipzig

From May through to September is the best time to visit Leipzig as this is when the weather is warmest and the sun is shining brightest. Average temperatures of 19 to 23°C (66-73°F) allow you to comfortably stroll around its center, hike about its woods or explore its nearby rivers and lakes.

While this is when the city is busiest and prices are highest, numerous events are also held all around town. These include Bachfest and the Wave Gothic Festival; both important parts of ‘Hypezig’’s alternative and contemporary culture scene.

April and October are also fine for visiting Leipzig though the temperature already drops to around 13 or 14°C (55 to 57°F). The colors of the blooming flowers and golden trees are very picturesque, however. The popular Leipziger Kleinmesse funfair also takes place each spring and autumn.

December again has an increase in tourist numbers as people head to Leipzig for its magical Christmas market which impressively dates to 1458. As every month of the year sees about 12 and 16 days with at least some rainfall, make sure to take a coat when you go!

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17 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Leipzig

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Germany's fastest-growing city, Leipzig is one of the most popular tourist destinations in eastern Germany , and thanks to its rich cultural and musical heritage, is regularly cited as one of the most livable cities in Europe . It's also cited as one of the continent's greenest cities, with one-third of its land covered in parks, green spaces, and forests.

A center of art and learning since the Middle Ages, as well as an important center for the book trade, it has long been a city of culture and was the home of Bach and Mendelssohn. Martin Luther preached here, and Goethe set scenes of Faust in one of its restaurants.

The city's attractions reflect all these and more. Music lovers will find concerts in the magnificent Gewandhaus, home of the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra, and in the church where Johann Sebastian Bach served as choirmaster; they can conduct a virtual orchestra at the home of Felix Mendelssohn, and pause for coffee and cake at Coffe Baum, a favorite of Schumann, Grieg, and Wagner.

The Leipzig zoo, one of Europe's best, is a favorite place to go with children, and families will also enjoy the ample parks. For tourists, it is a very manageable city, with many things to do right in the compact Old Town. If traveling by train, you will arrive at the grand Leipzig Central Station right in the heart of the city.

However close its attractions, don't think you can spend just one day in Leipzig — you will want time to see its excellent museums, pause for a concert in one of its churches, and savor the pastries in at least one of the coffeehouses it is famous for. Find the best places to visit with this handy list of the top tourist attractions and things to do in Leipzig.

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The Markt in Leipzig, for many centuries the hub of city life, is dominated by the Old City Hall (Rathaus), a Renaissance building erected in 1556 and considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany . The tower, with its Baroque crown, is placed asymmetrically over the main entrance, above which is a roofed balcony used for public proclamations, often involving trumpeters in traditional costumes.

The colonnades along the front were built in 1907, replacing the wooden shops and booths that once stood here, but you'll still find shops under the arcade. Inside the Rathaus is a museum filled with artifacts and pictures from Leipzig's history, from its medieval fairs to the 1989 "peaceful revolution."

The large square is the scene of a farmers market , and during the city's many music festivals (the annual Bach Festival fills the city's churches and concert venues with music each June), it is fitted with a stage for performances.

Address: Markt 1, D-04109 Leipzig

Southwest of Leipzig's Markt stands St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), home of the world-famous St. Thomas Boys' Choir . The choir dates from 1212, the year the church was built. Originally serving as an Augustinian monastery, St. Thomas was altered in later centuries, and in the 15th century was given the form of a Late Gothic hall-church, a style popular in Upper Saxony.

The west front dates from renovation work carried out between 1872 and 1889. Martin Luther preached here in 1539, and the church choir became a center of Protestant sacred music. Frequent choir and organ concerts, twice-weekly motets, Bach Passion concerts, and the Christmas Oratorio draw music lovers to St. Thomas throughout the year.

Johann Sebastian Bach was the church's choirmaster from 1723 to 1750, and his remains are interred here. Outside the church in a small square stands a statue of Bach, commemorating his years as choirmaster. Opposite the church is the Bosehaus , home of the Bach Research Institute and Memorial and the Bach Archives.

Address: Thomaskirchhof 18, 04103 Leipzig

Built in the 12th century, St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) has been altered in various ways over the centuries, the most recent transforming its interior into the Neoclassical style in the 1700s. The entire interior is white, and its fluted columns rise to capitals from which palm fronds seem to spring out and support the groined ceiling.

It's a surprising flourish to an otherwise Neoclassical interior. Several works by Johann Sebastian Bach , who was music director both here and at St. Thomas Church, premiered here, and the church's organ is known for being one of the finest in Europe.

In the Nikolaikirchhof square outside, a monument echoing the design of the columns and their palm capitals commemorates the church's role as the rallying point for demonstrations against communist rule in East Germany in 1989. This uprising, known as Monday Demonstrations , began spontaneously, not planned or organized, in Leipzig following the weekly Friedensgebet (prayer for peace) in the St. Nicholas Church on September 4, 1989.

These continued each Monday, to the growing alarm of the communist government, until on October 9 about 70,000 peaceful demonstrators carrying lighted candles faced an armed security force of 8,000, who had been given orders to shoot. The size of the crowd and their non-violence convinced the forces not to fire, and the result became known as the Miracle of Leipzig . As news of the night spread, similar demonstrations were repeated in other East German cities, eventually leading to the reunification of Germany.

Address: Nikolaikirchhof 3, 04109 Leipzig

One of Germany's most important monuments — and a leading example of the Wilhelmine school of architecture — is the imposing Battle of the Nations Monument, the Volkerschlachtdenkmal. The largest war memorial in Europe, it was completed in 1913 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig in 1813.

On this battlefield, nearly 600,000 soldiers clashed in the largest battle in Europe prior to World War I. Napoleon's army was decisively defeated and forced to retreat to France, eventually leading to his exile to Elba the following year.

Heroic statues, 12 meters tall, surround the monument and its interior chamber, and there's a spectacular view from the viewing platform, 91 meters above (it's a long climb and there is no elevator). Below the monument is a museum about the Battle of Leipzig, illustrating the equipment and the military life of the soldiers who fought here. The monument is a 15-minute tram ride from the city center.

Address: Straße des 18 Oktober 100, 04299 Leipzig

More than just a day's outing for children, Zoo Leipzig is among Germany's best, where 850 different animal species live in habitats very close to their natural homes. Here, you can watch through an underwater glass wall as elephants swim, be greeted by the calls of black howler monkeys, see penguins play, look for alligators in the murky re-creation of the Everglades and find shy koalas lazing in their own eucalyptus forest.

In tropical environments, meet Germany's only Komodo Dragon , a lizard that can grow up to three meters long; drift in a boat through a rainforest inhabited by 100 exotic animal species; walk jungle paths; or get a bird's-eye view across the lush green canopy from the treetop trail. More than 24,000 plants create a tropical environment, where you can also see a garden with 60 exotic fruits and spices growing.

Enter a volcano tunnel to meet living fossils, creatures that look just as they did millions of years ago, or watch Amur tigers — the world's largest cats — in a Siberian landscape. Sit on the terrace of the Kiwara Lodge to enjoy the panoramic view of the savannah as giraffes munch on leaves and zebras gallop past ostriches, oryx, gazelles, and flamingos.

Added in 2017, the high-mountain landscape of the Himalayas is home to the zoo's snow leopards and red pandas , and the renovated walk-in aviary housing griffon vultures. One of Germany's largest aquariums holds an underwater world of colorful fish and living corals, where reef sharks and other species swim in circles around visitors.

Address: Pfaffendorfer Str. 29, Leipzig

Immediately east of the University in Leipzig is the Gewandhaus, the magnificent home of the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra . Built in 1981, the three-story hall is decorated with paintings by modern artists and is well known for its excellent acoustics.

In the Grosser Saal, the main concert hall is one of the city's two Schuke organs (the other is at St. Thomas Church). In addition to its first-rate concert program, the hall hosts organ concerts during the Bach Festival in June and a number of other special events.

Address: Augustusplatz 8, 04109 Leipzig

Although housed in one of Leipzig's newest architectural wonders, the Museum of Fine Arts (Museum der bildenden Künste) was in fact founded in 1837 and only settled into its new large-cubed home in 2004. One of Germany's most important national cultural institutions, the museum contains more than 3,500 paintings from the Middle Ages to the present, including works by Dutch, German, and Italian Masters.

While the museum displays few works by "big name" Old Masters — works by Frans Hals and a unique collection of 18 works by the two Lucas Cranachs being the exceptions — the collection of more than 400 paintings by 17th-century Dutch artists is exceptional in showing the development of this school.

More than 700 19th-century German works illustrate the progression from Classical to Romantic to Impressionism to Symbolism. The collection of 55,000 drawings and graphics includes works by William Hogarth, Daniel Chodowiecki, and Anton von Dyck, and the museum holds the definitive collection of works in all genres by Max Klinger , including 70 sculptures.

The building itself is a glass cube, 36 meters high, with its courtyards and terraces, where some of the larger three-dimensional works are displayed, visible from the outside. Its design is intended to reflect Leipzig's traditional passages.

Address: Katharinenstrasse 10, 04109 Leipzig

Through objects, photographs, recorded accounts, films, and thousands of artifacts, the Forum of Contemporary History tells the story of Germany from the end of World War II in 1945 until the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 and the subsequent reunification of Germany.

There is a heavy focus on everyday life for Germans under the communist dictatorship in the Soviet Occupation Zone, and on the opposition and civil disobedience to the repression of the Socialist Unity Party.

Permanent exhibitions examine the changes and challenges that reunification brought and consider the influences of globalization, international terrorism, and the digital revolution on the process of melding the two societies that had lived under such different economic and governmental systems.

If you are interested in a further look at Germany under the Communist occupation, visit the Stasi Museum and Memorial in the former headquarters of the "Stasi," the oppressive secret service of the former GDR. Admission to both museums is free.

Address: Grimmaische Str. 6, Leipzig, Germany

Opposite one end of the Old City Hall is the entrance to the Mädlerpassage , one of the charming old shopping arcades that tunnel through buildings in the heart of the old city. It leads to two other passages, Königshofpassage and Messehofpassage. Originally connecting merchants' houses and shops in the trade fair days, these covered alleyways protected tradesmen from the weather, and gradually they became the elegant arcades they are today.

Other European cities have such passages, but nowhere else is such an extensive network preserved. These covered streets are worth exploring for the shops, cafés, and restaurants they hide, and for their fascinating décor. At several points, they open out into covered courtyards, and elsewhere smaller passages intersect.

Decorations range from a beautiful tooled leather ceiling to a courtyard with modern tile artwork. In the Mädlerpassage, look for the statue of Faust and Mephistopheles in front of Auerbach's Keller , one of the most popular restaurants in Leipzig and where Goethe set the infamous cellar scene (Goethe was a frequent guest of the Keller, as was Martin Luther).

Opposite the entrance to the Mädlerpassage, behind the Old City Hall, is the Naschmarkt, a quiet little square laid out in 1556. On the north side is the Old Commercial Exchange (Alte Handelsbörse), an Early Baroque building dating from 1678.

One of the oldest coffee shops in Europe still in its original form, Coffe Baum opened in 1717.

Coffe Baum honors that heritage with a museum of coffee that fills 15 rooms on the upper floors of the historic building. More than 500 artifacts trace the history of coffee itself and the rise of the coffee house culture in Saxony — where many believe the German obsession with coffeehouses began.

Displays include roasters, various methods and machines for brewing coffee, vintage containers and advertising, early porcelain coffee cups, and the leather cases made to protect them. The museum is free, but you won't be able to pass the display case in the café without stopping for a slice of their signature Baumkuchen.

Address: Kleine Fleischergasse 4, 04109 Leipzig

The Mendelssohn House in Leipzig is the only authentically preserved residence of the great composer, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Originally built in 1844, and occupied by the composer and his family from 1845, the house has been restored according to the original plans and furnished in the late Biedermeier style popular at the time.

In his study and music salon are personal belongings, sheet music, and watercolor paintings by Mendelssohn, as well as documents and displays relating to his life and work.

In 2014, new interactive features were added to the museum, including a video library and the "Effektorium" — a conductor's podium where visitors can conduct a virtual orchestra. The music salon is used, as it was in Mendelssohn's days, for weekly Sunday Concerts, Leipzig's Piano Summer. A statue of Mendelssohn stands in a small park outside St. Thomas Church .

Address: Goldschmidtstrasse 12, D-04103 Leipzig

The Karl-Heine Canal leads from the river Weisse Elster through the old industrial district of Plagwitz, past beautiful brick industrial buildings and under tree-lined banks. The canal, Weisse Elster, and other waterways form an interlocking system of natural rivers and canals, a web of opportunities to discover another side of Leipzig.

The canal and some rivers are bordered by walking and bicycle paths, and wind through residential, industrial, and natural areas.

Waterside landmarks include the beautiful brick Buntgarnwerke Leipzig, built in 1875, Europe's largest architectural complex in Wilhelminian style. You can paddle under massive stone arched bridges, past the 1867 racecourse at Scheibenholz, and the impressive villa of the Baedeker family of guidebook fame.

Rent kayaks at Stadthafen Leipzig, the city's harbor, to paddle on your own, or join a canoe tour at the harbor to discover the waterways with a guide. You can rent bicycles at the harbor or at other locations around the city, or contact either nextbike or the Deutsche Bahn's Call a Bike service.

The Grassi Museum was established in 1895 and moved to its current home in 1929. The building is in fact three excellent museums in one, housing the city's ethnography, applied and decorative arts, and musical instrument collections.

The Museum of Musical Instruments is a particular favorite for visitors and includes instruments from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as hands-on sound laboratories and extensive archives. Be sure to take a stroll through the city's impressive train station. Built in 1915, it is the largest railroad terminal in Europe.

Address: Johannisplatz 5-11, 04103 Leipzig

An area that's becoming increasingly interesting to explore is the Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei, the Leipzig Cotton Mill, in the district of Lindenau. This 10-hectare former industrial site was an important commercial center focusing on the cotton trade. At its peak before WWI, the complex formed a complete community that included 20 factories, homes, schools, and parks, along with more than 240,000 spindles.

In the past two decades, the Spinnerei has been transformed into a cultural destination, with art galleries, vast exhibition spaces, art studios, and workshops. About 100 artists, including fashion and other designers, printers, potters, sculptors, a goldsmith, and porcelain manufacturer, have settled here, and the complex is also home to a café, restaurants, and a film club.

The largest of the Spinnerei buildings has become a non-profit center for contemporary art , and the entire complex is the epicenter of Leipzig's vibrant art scene and the "New Leipzig School." A highlight of the complex is what may be Europe's largest and most comprehensive art supply store , a vast supermarket of art and craft materials and tools; an entire wall is devoted to brushes alone. To get there, take tram 14 from Leipzig Bahnhof to the S-Bahn Plagwitz station.

Address: Spinnereistraße 7, 04179 Leipzig

About an hour from Leipzig by car or 45 minutes by train, the hilltop town of Torgau is one of the major sites connected with Martin Luther and the Reformation . It was the political center of the Reformation, where Luther wrote some of his most significant works. The first Protestant songbook was published here, and it was where the Protestant rulers signed the Torgau League of Princes.

The town is dominated by the early Renaissance Hartenfels Castle , and it was in its wing that the world's first Protestant church was built, according to Luther's ideas, and consecrated by him in 1544. A beautiful spiral staircase rises from its broad courtyard, constructed without a central supporting column. The staircase and the Schöner Erker, a richly decorated oriel window dating from 1543, have been restored to their Renaissance splendor.

Luther's wife, Katharina von Bora, died in Torgau, and her grave memorial is one of the treasures of the church of St. Marien . Her house, where she died in 1552, is a museum, one of more than 500 late-Gothic and Renaissance buildings in Torgau. The beautifully decorated City Hall overlooks Torgau's market square, surrounded by other restored Renaissance buildings.

A monument in Torgau commemorates the meeting here of eastward-advancing US troops and westward-moving Soviet troops on April 25, 1945, signaling the approaching end of World War II.

The dominant feature in Augustusplatz is the 34-story building occupied by Leipzig University, with its lofty café, Panorama Tower - Plate of Art, at 110 meters above the city. One of the world's oldest universities — and the second oldest in Germany — Leipzig University was founded in 1409, and more than 60 percent of its buildings were destroyed in World War II.

Surviving the war undamaged, only to be destroyed by dynamite in 1968 under the Soviet occupation, the Paulinerkirche was built in 1231 for the Dominican monastery and inaugurated by Martin Luther in 1545 after the Protestant Reformation.

In 2007, construction began on the Paulinum, in the exact location of the former church and reflecting its Gothic architecture.

Inside the Post-modern exterior, the soaring nave reflects its Gothic predecessor with rows of reeded columns rising to an intricate vaulted ceiling. The Paulineraltar, the Gothic altar , was saved from the original church and, along with several large polychrome sculptural works, relieves the stark white of the interior. The hall is now used primarily as a concert venue.

The university is home to four museums: the Egyptian Museum ; the Museum for Musical Instruments ; the Museum of Antiquities ; and the University Art Collection , with paintings and sculptures dating back to the Middle Ages.

Incorporated in the lecture theater block is the Schinkeltor from 1836 and the surviving entrance to the old university, the Augusteum. Of interest nearby is the old Moritzbastei , a bastion dating back to 1515 and the only relic of the town's old fortifications.

The Leipziger Botanische Gärten can trace its roots back as far as 1542 as the medicinal plant garden for the former Dominican monastery of St. Paul, in Augustusplatz. It was re-established at the current site in 1877.

Despite devastation during World War II, this nine-acre site features 4,500 species of plants representing in 1800 genera, with examples from Eastern Europe, North America, Asia, and South America. Highlights are the herb garden; the "scent and touch" garden; and the series of large greenhouses with cacti, subtropical, and tropical plants from around the world.

Address: Linnéstrasse 1, 04103 Leipzig

The Rathaus, the old city hall in Leipzig, lies between the historic squares of the Naschmarkt and the larger Markt. Around these attractions are St. Nicholas Church and several of the fine old shopping arcades that characterize the historic center of the city. The train station is conveniently nearby. Here are some highly-rated hotels in the old center of Leipzig:

Luxury Hotels:

• In a historic building with modern amenities that include a spa with a sauna and steam room, Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof is right in Naschmarkt and next to St. Nicholas Church.
• With a pool, parking, and elegant rooms, Hotel Furstenhof, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Leipzig is equidistant between the Hauptbahnhof (rail station) and the Markt.
• Also with a fitness area and pool, Leipzig Marriott Hotel is a block from the Markt and two blocks from the Hauptbahnhof, close to the shopping streets.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• Opposite St. Thomas church and a five-minute stroll from the Markt and Old City Hall, INNSIDE Leipzig is one of the city's newest hotels, an excellent value with upscale and contemporary rooms at moderate rates.
• Radisson Blu Hotel Leipzig is at the outer edge of the old town center, a 10-minute walk from the train station and two minutes from the pedestrian shopping streets. For those concerned with sustainability, this is a Certified Green Hotel.
• Close to the train station, shops, and restaurants and an easy walk to the historic center, pentahotel Leipzig has a Club Level, which includes breakfast and dinner.
• Opposite the Hauptbahnhof and two blocks from the Markt, Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig is surrounded by restaurants.

Budget Hotels:

• A block from the train station and a 10-minute walk to the old town center, IntercityHotel Leipzig is only five minutes from the zoo.
• Three blocks from the Markt, BEST WESTERN Hotel Leipzig City Center faces a side entrance of the rail station.
• Art Hotel City Leipzig has spacious, well-decorated rooms, about a five-minute walk from the train station and 10 minutes from the old center.

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Places to Visit near Leipzig: Several fascinating cities are within an easy day trip from Leipzig. A 30-minute train ride takes you to the old university town of Wittenberg , the birthplace of Martin Luther's Reformation. A 40-minute train ride west of Leipzig, Erfurt also has connections to Martin Luther and has an interesting Jewish history as well.

Where to Go Next : Leipzig sits almost equidistant from eastern Germany's two most important cities, Dresden , with its magnificent palaces, and Germany's capital, Berlin , with its many museums and art galleries , both places you will want to spend some time exploring.

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15 Best Things to Do in Leipzig (Germany)

Having long been a centre for trade, culture and learning, the city of Leipzig was where East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution gained traction in the 1980s. The Monday Demonstrations were held at St. Nicholas Church, blooming into a peaceful protest movement that eventually toppled the GDR’s government.

Long before then, the composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn were Leipzig residents, and there are compelling visitor attractions for both figures. The city was founded in the 11th century at the intersection of two key trade routes, the Via Imperii and the Via Regia. So it was natural that during the Medieval Holy Roman Empire Leipzig made name for its international trade fairs. That tradition persists today at the Leipzig Messe, the exhibition halls to the north of the city.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Leipzig :

1. St. Thomas Church

Between 1723 and 1750 Johann Sebastian Bach was the cantor at this 13th-century Gothic church.

It has also been Bach’s burial place since 1950, and you can find his ledger stone on the floor of the choir and see a statue in his honour outside in front.

The St. Thomas choir is still one of the most prestigious in the world, and you can come to hear them on Fridays, Saturdays on Sundays.

Following the concert on Sundays you can take a tour of the Baroque tower, which was finished in 1702. Richard Wagner was also baptised in this church, while around 20 years earlier in 1789 Mozart played the organ here.

2. St. Nicholas Church

This Gothic and Baroque Church was the scene of the Monday Demonstrations that eventually helped reunite Germany.

With less of a Stasi presence than Berlin, and regular foreign visitors for the Leipzig Messe (Trade Fair), Leipzig was the first large city in the GDR to have peaceful anti-government protests in 1989. And because the church backed those protesters, holding a prayer for peace every Monday since 1982, St. Nicholas was the venue for the demonstrations.

In the space of a few weeks the numbers had swelled from a few hundred to 120,000 by 16 October 1989. And when the security forces failed to intervene the movement had the momentum to bring down the Berlin Wall a month later.

Going back 250 years, St. Nicholas was also where Bach premiered many of his pieces including the seminal St John Passion.

3. Museum der Bildenden Künste

Leipzig’s fine arts museum reopened in 2004 in a bold glass cube in the centre of the city on Katharinenstraße.

The previous building had been wiped out in the war, although the most valuable art had already been stored away.

With art from Medieval times to today, one of the museum’s strong points is its works by German Renaissance masters like Lucas Cranach the Elder and Frans Hals.

Later, Caspar David Friedrich’s painting, the Stages of Life is one of the masterworks of the German Romantic movement.

At the new building’s inauguration in 2004 the museum also received a donation of over 40 pieces of 19th-century French art, running the gamut from Delacroix and Camille Corot to Impressionists like Monet and Degas.

4. Völkerschlachtdenkmal

A lasting piece of Wilhelmine architecture is this monument to the Battle of Leipzig.

The battle took place in 1813, and brought about one of Napoleon’s final defeats, against a coalition of armies from Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden.

Over 600,000 fought at Leipzig, making it the largest battle until the First World War.

The monument was inaugurated on the battle’s centenary in 1913 and is still one of the tallest war monuments in Europe at 91 metres.

It has a concrete frame clad with granite and is on two storeys.

The first is a crypt decorated with eight statues representing fallen soldiers, accompanied by Totenwächter (Guardians of the Dead). On the upper storey are four 9.5-metre statues symbolising the idealised German qualities of faith, fertility, bravery and sacrifice.

5. Zeitgeschichtliches Forum

This museum is all about East Germany from 1949 to Reunification.

The permanent exhibition documents all aspects of life in the GDR under the repressive SED (Socialist Unity Party) regime.

There are 3,200 exhibits like personal accounts, excerpts from speeches, propaganda posters, jerseys worn by the GDR national football team, communications equipment, art, consumer products, photographs, medals and archived documents.

A big slice of the exhibition handles the resistance and civil courage leading up to the Monday Demonstrations and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

There are also informative galleries dedicated to life in the former East Germany after Reunification.

6. Bach-Museum

Opposite St. Thomas Church is a museum on the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Maybe the most exciting exhibition is the treasure room, where music manuscripts hand-written by Bach are kept in glass cases.

These documents are so delicate that they can only be kept on show for a few months at a time before going back into storage, so the display is constantly rotated.

There are also musical instruments like the console of an organ that he played, a violone from his orchestra and a viola d’amore designed by his close friend Johann Christian Hoffmann.

You can trace Bach’s family tree and see just how many members of his family were involved in music, as court musicians, cantors, instrument makers or organists.

Whenever you visit Leipzig the chances are that something will be happening on the market square.

The core of the Christmas market is located here, where you’ll find a 20-metre Saxon spruce amid hundreds of stalls.

At other times there are weekly produce markets and an Easter market, while during the Wave-Gothic-Treffen (The world’s largest gothic festival) there are medieval themed stalls and sideshows like jousting in the square.

For architecture, the square is a blend of old and new: The west and south sides are traced by the Old Town Hall and the 16th-century Alte Waag building, which housed the city scales and for centuries was the hub of Leipzig’s trade fairs.

8. Altes Rathaus

Begun in 1556, the arcaded old town is the most beautiful historical landmark in Leipzig.

The Altes Rathaus is considered one of Germany’s best examples of Renaissance architecture, and is embellished with gables, mullioned windows and a tower that is slightly offset to the left.

Under those arcades on the ground floor are all kinds of restaurants, while the building has hosted the Leipzig city museum since 1909. This attraction shows off the town hall’s interiors, examples of period decoration from around the city interiors and dips into Leipzig’s past.

There’s a complete historical model of Leipzig in the monumental Festsaal, remnants of the city hall’s former dungeon, decoration from the destroyed St John’s Church and Roman artefacts.

Don’t miss the hand-written copy of the Sachsenspiegel, the 13th-century law-book and custumal of the Holy Roman Empire, one of the earliest texts in German.

9. Leipzig Zoo

First opened in 1878, Leipzig Zoo has the honour of being one of the oldest in Germany, but it is also one of the most modern.

The attraction has pioneered new habitat concepts like the Gondwanaland biome.

This is a 16,500-square-metre indoor environment where the temperature is a steady 25°C and humidity is kept at between 65 and 100%. The edifice supports all kinds of tropical plants and animals like squirrel monkeys, giant otters, komodo dragons, leaf-cuter ants and a host of fish, turtles and frogs.

Another indoor hall is Pongoland, which opened in 2001 and provides a 30,000-square-metre indoor habitat for gorillas, two groups of chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans.

10. Museum in der Runden Ecke

On 4 December, less than a month after the wall fell the Monday demonstrators occupied this building which had been the headquarters of the Stasi in Leipzig.

This gesture was one landmark events of the Peaceful Revolution and landed a symbolic blow on the SED government.

Now, a lot of the interior of the building has been kept as it was up to 1989, and the Stasi – Power and Banality exhibition goes into the history and methods of the infamous state security service.

There are tons of documents like confiscated correspondence, along with equipment for doctoring letters, uniforms, shredders, uniforms and all manner of surveillance equipment, from listening devices to cameras.

11. Grassi Museum

On Johannisplatz and Housed in a historically preserved building from the 1920s, combining Art Deco design with New Objectivity, the Grassi Museum is three museums rolled into one.

There’s a Musical Instruments Museum, an Ethnography Museum and maybe most interesting of all is the Leipzig Museum of Applied Arts.

If you have an eye for Art Deco design make for that applied arts museum, which is rich with ceramics, glassware and furniture from the 20s and 30s in the Art Nouveau to the Present Day exhibitors.

There’s also a Roman hall with artefacts recovered from Eythra close to Leipzig.

The musical instruments museum has pieces from the 1500s to the 20th century, while the ethnography museum boasts 200,000 exhibits from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Oceania, Australia, Africa, the Americas and Europe.

12. Leipzig Panometer

In the southern suburb of Connewitz, a disused gasometer has been turned into a visual panorama by the Austrian artist Yadegar Asisi.

Fifty metres tall and 57 metres in diameter, the gasometer dates to 1909 and has a brick-built shell.

This building has been showing Asisi’s panoramas since 2003 and they tend to be updated every two or three years.

The images are 30 metres high and 105 metres in circumference.

At the time of writing this post in 2017 the current theme is the Titanic, while past panoramas have depicted the Battle of Leipzig, the Amazon, Ancient Rome and Mount Everest.

Accompanying each panorama is also small exhibition on the given topic.

13. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof

If you’re wondering why a train station should be on the list, Leipzig’s Hauptbahnhof is no typical train station.

First it’s the largest station in the world by floor area, covering 8.3 hectares and with a facade almost 300 metres long.

The station is also a museum, as on track 24 there are five historic locomotives like a Second World War-era DRB Class 52 steam engine and an aerodynamic DRG Class SVT 137 diesel locomotive introduced in the 1930s.

And besides all this the station’s concourse was converted into a three-storey shopping mall 20 years ago, with boutiques and high-street shops under the epic brick arches.

14. Mädlerpassage

In the centre of Leipzig there’s a plush shopping passage between Grimmaische Straße and Neumarkt.

The passage was developed in the 1910 by the leather manufacturer Anton Mädler and designed in an understated historicist style by the architect Theodor Kösser.

Once you step in off the street, the size of the development is astonishing, at four storeys in height and with a length of more than 140 metres.

Within is an extension of the Auerbachskeller, a wine tavern that dates back to the 15th century and counted Goethe as one of its patrons in the 18th century.

And this is joined by up to 40 specialty shops, cafes and restaurants, all in an opulent setting.

15. Mendelssohn-Haus

In a Neoclassical edifice on Goldschmidtstraße is the last and only preserved private apartment belonging to the 19th-century composer Felix Mendelssohn.

The building is from 1844, Mendelssohn moved in with his family in 1845 and passed away here in 1847. The building was turned into a museum for Mendelssohn’s life and work in 1997 on the 150th anniversary of his death.

On display are hand-written documents, watercolours composed by Mendelssohn and original furniture.

The museum was updated in 2014 and a new interactive display allows you feel what it’s like to conduct your own orchestra.

The grounds are also maintained as an historic garden, and the coach house has been converted into a venue for chamber music.

15 Best Things to Do in Leipzig (Germany):

• St. Thomas Church
• St. Nicholas Church
• Museum der Bildenden Künste
• Völkerschlachtdenkmal
• Zeitgeschichtliches Forum
• Bach-Museum
• Altes Rathaus
• Leipzig Zoo
• Museum in der Runden Ecke
• Grassi Museum
• Leipzig Panometer
• Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
• Mädlerpassage
• Mendelssohn-Haus

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Leipzig Germany: 1-day Itinerary and Map

Leipzig is a city in Germany located in the state of Saxony . It is one of the most important tourist destinations in East Germany .

How to spend 1 day in Leipzig Germany

In this 1-day itinerary in Leipzig , discover the main attractions of the city.

Day 1 in Leipzig

Start the day by visiting the Monument to the Battle of the Nations , one of Leipzig’s most important monuments commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat in the Battle of Nations . The monument has an observation platform.

Head to Neues Rathaus , which has the highest city hall tower in Germany . In Leipzig’s old town , visit  Augustusplatz , where Leipzig University is located.

Also, visit St. Nicholas and St. Thomas churches , pass the Goethe statue , and visit the Altes Rathaus which now houses the city’s History Museum .

Located 2.7 km (1.7 miles) from St. Thomas is the Schiller House , where poet  Friedrich Schiller  stayed in 1785. At the Schillerhaus there are around 100 exhibitions that bring to life the atmosphere of the time.

Near the Schiller House is the beautiful Gohlis Palace , which now houses a café and restaurant.

Things to see

• Monument to the Battle of the Nations
• Neues Rathaus
• Augustusplatz
• St. Nicholas
• Goethe Statue
• Altes Rathaus
• Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, Schillerhaus
• Gohlis Palace (Gohliser Schlösschen)

Day 1 Itinerary Map

Sights in Leipzig

1. neues rathaus.

The Neues Rathaus has been the seat of the Leipzig City Council since 1905.

It is one of the most important landmarks of the city and also the highest city hall tower in Germany .

Martin-Luther-Ring 4, 04109

2. Monument to the Battle of the Nations

The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is one of the most important monuments in Leipzig .

It was completed in 1913 and commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig in 1813.

There is an observation platform at a height of 91 meters.

Str. des 18. Oktober 100, 04299 

3. Altes Rathaus

The Altes Rathaus is located in the heart of the city. It is a Renaissance building erected in 1556 that underwent many changes in the later centuries.

Since 1909 it serves as the city’s history museum.

Markt 1, 04109

4. St Thomas

St Thomas is a famous church for being where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a conductor and for having his remains buried there.

Another fact is that in 1539 Martin Luther preached here.

Thomaskirchhof 18, 04109

5. Gohlis Palace

The Gohlis Palace  was commissioned in 1756 by the merchant and architect of the city Johann Caspar Richter.

Today the palace is a venue for concerts and theater performances.

Menckestraße 23, 04155 

The Leipzig Opera was founded in 1693, becoming the second-oldest musical theater in Germany .

The building is also home to one of Europe ‘s largest ballet ensembles, the Leipzig Ballet .

Augustusplatz 12, 04109 

7. St Nicholas

St Nicholas is the largest church in Leipzig .

It was built in the 12th century and was also graced with Bach performances.

Nikolaikirchhof 3, 04109

8. The Russian Memorial Church

The Russian Memorial Church was erected in 1913 to commemorate the 130,000 Russian soldiers who fought for the liberation of Germany against Napoleon in the Battle of the Nations .

Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 51A, 04103 

9. Augustusplatz

The Augustusplatz is the largest square in Leipzig .

The new campus of the University of Leipzig is located in the square.

The University of Leipzig is considered one of the oldest universities in Europe and the second oldest in Germany .

Augustusplatz, 04109

10. Statue of Goethe

The Statue of Goethe is located on the Alte Börse – Naschmarkt , 280 meters from St Nicholas .

Alte Börse, Naschmarkt 1, 04109

Where to stay in Leipzig

1. mercure leipzig am johannisplatz.

The Mercure Leipzig am Johannisplatz is located near the Central Station .

The hotel has 174 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and work desk.

Stephanstraße 6, 04103 

2. Best Western Leipzig City Center

The Best Western Leipzig City Center is located near the Central Station .

Rooms are equipped with a TV, minibar, and safe.

Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 3, 04105

3. Marriott Leipzig

The Marriott Leipzig is located in the heart of the city.

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk, and minibar.

Am Hallischen Tor 1, 04109

Shopping in Leipzig

1. mädler passage leipzig.

The Mädler Passage is located 280 meters from the Thomaskirchhof .

Brands: Scala, Swarovski, Picard.

Mädler Passage, 04109

2. Allee Center Leipzig

The Allee Center Leipzig was opened in 1996. It has more than 100 shops.

Brands: Bonita, Adler, Camp David, New Yorker, Gina Laura, Tom Tailor.

Ludwigsburger Str. 9, 04209

3. Galeria Kaufhof Leipzig

Galeria Kaufhof is a German department store chain with many stores in Germany .

The company features brands like Esprit, S. Oliver, Tom Taylor, Gerry Weber, Tommy Hilfiger, Bugatti, Olymp.

Neumarkt 1, 04109

4. Höfe am Brühl Leipzig

The Höfe am Brühl is located 600 meters from the Thomaskirchhof .

Brands: Adidas, Pandora, Tom Tailor.

Am Hallischen Tor 2, 04109

Plan your Trip

Leipzig  has easy train access from various cities in Germany . Famous cities nearby: Dresden , Hannover , Berlin .

Dresden – 112 km (69.6 miles)

Hannover – 262 km (163 miles)

Berlin – 190 km (118 miles)

Potsdam – 160 km (99.5 miles)

Braunschweig – 212 km (132 miles)

Bremen – 373 km (232 miles)

Cologne – 497 km (309 miles)

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Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, and cancellations. It’s a protection in case anything goes wrong. You can book your travel insurance with Travelexinsurance.com .

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15 Must-Visit Attractions in Leipzig, Germany

Leipzig is Saxony’s coolest city – it’s young and vibrant and has been proclaimed the ‘New Berlin’. A playground for nomadic creatives who are looking for cheap rent, roomy studios and a similar energy to the quickly gentrifying German capital, it’s also a city steeped in history, having played an instrumental part in bringing down the Berlin Wall. With modern architectural gems, a wide array of spots for music enthusiasts and plenty of museums and galleries to explore, a trip to Leipzig can quickly fill up with a wealth of sites. Here are the 15 must-visit attractions to see in Leipzig.

1. nikolaikirche leipzig.

Nikolaikirche is famous for playing an instrumental part in the nonviolent movement that led to the downfall of the Berlin Wall . The church hosted ‘ peace prayers ’ as early as 1982, to show solidarity against the East German government and empowering the city’s citizens to confront injustices brought by the Wall. Held every Monday at 5pm, these prayer sessions are still held to this day. Starting in late 1989, the ‘peace prayers’ were followed by candlelit demonstrations, which reached their peak in October 1989, when some 70,000 citizens took to the streets to participate. Aside from this pivotal role in Germany’s history , the church also has a stunning interior which dates back to 1797 with Romanesque and Gothic roots.

2. Old Town Hall

Market, Museum

The Old Town Hall in Leipzig is both a stunning architectural landmark and a museum exploring the town’s history from the Middle Ages to the present day. The building is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Germany, and its position facing the large market square make it a wonderful place to sit and people watch. Inside, the building houses the Museum of City History Leipzig, which invites visitors to enjoy a permanent exhibition that tours through the turbulent history of Leipzig . From old prison cells in the basement to historic rooms on the main floor, it’s a comprehensive look into the city’s past.

3. Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig

Art Gallery

Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig showcases the best in art with rolling exhibitions and an impressive permanent collection. Centrally located, this modernist glass cubed building houses an impressive collection of world-class painting from the 15th century to today, including works by Caspar David Friedrich, Munch and Monet . The museum also sets aside rooms to showcase local talent, with works from Neo Rauch and Max Klinger on display. Exhibits are juxtaposed to range from sculpture and installation to painting or religious art. The collective is extensive and is best explored at a leisurely pace, so set aside a few hours to experience the museum to its fullest.

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5. Museum in der 'Runden Ecke'

Museum in der ‘Runden Ecke’, also known as the Stasi Museum in Leipzig, delves into GDR history. Housed in the former East German police headquarters, also known as the Stasi , this chilling and archival exhibition explores what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. English guides are available, and necessary, to fully understand and appreciate the extensive collection of Stasi propaganda, cunning surveillance equipment and other machinations that explore the GDR ‘s controlling and oppressive rule.

6. Monument to the Battle of the Nations

Leipzig was once site to an epic battle in 1813, that led to the decisive victory of Prussian, Austrian and Russian forces over Napoleon’s army. Centuries later, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations was built in honour of this bloody battle. An impressive 91 meters high, the sombre shrine has a distinctive Gothic look, and atop the colossal site are sweeping city views that are well worth the trek up.

7. Panorama Tower

Restaurant, Fusion

8. Augustusplatz

9. Mädler Passage

Shopping Mall

10. Leipzig Zoo

11. Panometer

12. Conne Island

Park, Skate Park

13. Bach-Museum

The Bach-Museum presents the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach . The interactive museum delves into all things Bach, letting visitors listen to Baroque instruments, treat their ears to compositions he wrote and peruse rare original manuscripts.

14. St Thomas Church Leipzig

15. Alte Börse

The Alte Börse , or the Old Stock Exchange at Naschmarkt, is Leipzig ‘s oldest Baroque building . It has served as a gathering place for 200 years and was originally built by merchants in 1678. Here, auctions were held, money was exchanged, as the site was a mecca of business. Today, the Alte Börse is used for concerts, readings and theatre performances.

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Leipzig Tourist Map

Visiting Leipzig and clueless where to start. Here's something that can help you out. This is an extensive map of attractions in Leipzig.

To begin with, this is a detailed interactive tourist map of the Leipzig which can be zoomed in for you convenience.

Easing the task of planning a trip to Leipzig, this map highlights everything that you need to cover while exploring the city.

This map gives a detailed information of the streets, lanes and neighborhoods of Leipzig. You can get information about various public transit systems available in Leipzig using special icons.

The binocular icon that you see in the Leipzig map are the various attractions and must-visit places to visit Leipzig.

You can click on the icon to obtain a detailed address of the tourist attraction you want to visit.

Use Leipzig map of attractions as you plan your journey to Leipzig and rest assured, you'll have a great trip!

Leipzig’s Tourist Attractions

There are a lot of things to see in Leipzig: historic buildings, tall towers, and sites that are steeped in history. The following overview will give you some ideas about where to start exploring Leipzig.

The Old Stock Exchange (Alte Handelsbörse)

The Old Trade Fair (Alte Messe)

Leipzig From Above – Observation Towers

Augustusplatz

Bavarian Railway Station (Bayerischer Bahnhof)

The Albertina Library (Bibliotheca Albertina)

Federal Court House – Leipzig (Bundesverwaltungsgericht Leipzig)

The Gohlis Palace (Gohliser Schlösschen)

The Old City Hall and the Market Place (Altes Rathaus, Markt)

The Moritz Bastion (Moritzbastei)

St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

Schiller House

St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)

The Russian Memorial Church (Russische Gedächtniskirche)

Monument to the Battle of the Nations (Völkerschlachtdenkmal)

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At all accredited tourist information offices and regional information points, our friendly staff are available to advise you. They can answer your questions on events and excursions, city tours, eating out and accommodations. Additionally, you can buy local souvenirs and tickets in the office.

You will find all the information and offers you need here.

Leipzig Tourist Information Office

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 10 am - 6 pm

Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 am – 3 pm

24 and 31 December 10 am - 1 pm

25 and 26 December, 1 January closed

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The Leipzig Tourist Information Office Katharinenstraße 8 (next to the main entrance for the Museum of Fine Arts) 04109 Leipzig

The "Tourist Information and Booking Services" call centre can be reached:

Monday to Friday (except holidays) 9 am - 5 pm

For general info, brochures and hotel information: Tel:  +49 (0)341 7104 26 and +49 (0)341 7104 255 for booking arrangements: Tel: +49 (0)341 7104 275 Fax: +49 (0)341 7104 271, Email: [email protected]

With your LEIPZIG CARD or LEIPZIG REGIO CARD you receive a 10% discount at the Tourist Information Office when you purchase certain souvenirs and Leipzig products.

You can find out about all the other benefits here . The Welcome Cards for Leipzig and its surrounding region can also be purchased online . 

Lost Property Office Prager Str. 118-136 side entrance between Building A and Building B 04317 Leipzig Opening hours: The lost property office is currently not open to the public. However, you can contact them by phone to ask about your lost items and schedule an appointment to collect them if needed.

Telephone hours Phone: +49 (0)49 341 123-8400 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1 pm - 3 pm Tuesday: 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm Friday: 8 am - 12 pm

Email: [email protected]

Yes, Wi-Fi is available to guests free of charge. It is an open network and you do not need a password to register.  You also have unlimited use of "Leipziger" Wi-Fi free of charge within the City Centre. 

• Activate Wi-Fi in your smartphone settings.
• Select "Leipziger" from the networks displayed. 
• Accept the terms and conditions of use.
• Start surfing for free!

Since April 2023, the city of Leipzig has levied an accommodations tax for overnight stays in hotels, hostels, holiday rentals, etc. All the relevant information can be found on the City of Leipzig Website.

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