Top things to do in Leipzig
Attractions, tours, and activities in Leipzig
Leipzig: the city's best neighborhoods
Find a great area to stay in Leipzig
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Leipzig City Center
In downtown
Leipzig’s centre brims with UNESCO-listed buildings. The Renaissance-style residences, baroque trading houses and “Wilhelmine” villas give it an eclectic look. Shop for big-brands on Grimmaische Strasse, stroll the Bachviertel to see its elegant villas, or buy chocolate pralines (a Leipzig speciality) at Café Kandler on Thomaskirchhof 11.
Places to stay from $11 a night
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Südvorstadt
1.3 miles from downtown
Studenty Südvorstadt lies slightly south of the centre. It’s filled with local gastro pubs, breweries and more hip restaurants than you can shake a stick at – especially around Karl Liebknecht Strasse (or the “Karli” for short). Have brunch at Südbrause or check out Kneipencafe Orange for two of the best.
Places to stay from $31 a night
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Plagwitz
1.9 miles from downtown
Plagwitz has a heavy dose of culture. The area is loaded with burlesque bars and hip hangouts that attract a young crowd. It also has its fair share of art galleries and museums. Check out the vintage cars on display at the Da Capo Oldtimermuseum, or the Klinger Villa Museum that contains works by German Symbolist painter Max Klinger.
Places to stay from $23 a night
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Gohlis
1.6 miles from downtown
Proud and prosperous. This wealthy, quiet northern district brims with old churches and museums. The canary-coloured Schillerhaus is among its best museums, once home of the philosopher Fredrich Schiller. For the rest, shop at the Gohlis Centre Mall or try “Gose” beer at the famous Gosenschenke brewery on Menckestrasse 5.
Places to stay from $31 a night
About Leipzig
Including tips for the best time to visit Leipzig
It’s easy to see why Leipzig has been crowned the ‘New Berlin’. The coolest city of Germany’s Saxony state is more like a creative playground, packed with plenty of exciting things to do and see on holiday.
Leipzig is well known for its vibrant music scene. Here, visitors can discover a heritage of acclaimed composers and a future of genre-defying sounds. Check out the Bach-Museum to learn about the history of the famous maestro who, along with Mendelssohn and Wagner, helped put Leipzig on the musical map. Alternative music fans should visit the cultural centre of Conne Island, while techno-lovers can dance the night away at the iconic Distillery nightclub.
Leipzig is filled with plenty of eye-catching attractions that tell stories of an exciting past. The Leipzig Trade Fair dates all the way back to the Middle Ages and represents a proud, century-long history of trading. Elsewhere, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations celebrates the 1813 defeat of Napoleon's French army. Be sure to climb to the top of the pyramid-like shrine for panoramic views of the city.
Sitting at the meeting-point of the White Elster, Pleisse and Parthe rivers, Leipzig has plenty of green spaces sure to keep nature-lovers entertained. The Leipzig Riverside Forest is a must-see, and open since 1542, the Leipzig Botanical Garden features a massive 7,000 species of greenery.
Tonight
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This weekend
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Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.05 |
| Language | German |
| Average weekend price | $99 per night |
| Average weekday price | $111 per night |
| Average stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Leipzig
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Leipzig
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Augustusplatz
0.3 miles from downtown
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Gewandhaus
0.3 miles from downtown
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Nikolai Church Leipzig
0.1 miles from downtown
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Monument to the Battle of the Nations
2.4 miles from downtown
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Thomas Church
0.1 miles from downtown
Leipzig reviews
What other travelers say about Leipzig
A city with a mixed history - the traditional Saxon past...
June 28, 2022
A city with a mixed history - the traditional Saxon past grafted with the communist period, and the identity recovery in recent years. You can see all types of biuldings and streets. A very good and accurate public transport. And don't forget to visit Museum of City History (Stadtgeschichtliches Museum), Monument to the Battle of the Nations, and the University!
Very easy to get a round when there for the Wave Gothik...
June 8, 2022
Very easy to get a round when there for the Wave Gothik Treffen Festival, lots of great places to eat and drink and lots to do besides the concerts, the city really takes on the attendance from all across the globe
Fascinating city of contrasts ranging from a stunning old...
May 31, 2022
Fascinating city of contrasts ranging from a stunning old centre full of unbelievably beautiful buildings, through a typical, modern centre, to fascinating but very run down developing districts within a mile of each other. We stayed in Neustadt-Neuschönefeld, dominantly middle eastern with amazing food for anyone on a budget. The Bach Museum and Thomaskirche is a must for lovers of the great man. City centre restaurants are really good and not overpriced. If leaving by train, check out Starbucks... yes Starbucks!, for a unique architectural interior
This is a jewel.
May 17, 2022
This is a jewel. This city have so much to discover Music ,art, ans mostly ,the peoples The walk around the " Kanal". The history if this city is amazone. This is the Most kept secret if Germany
Just a brief stay and will defo come back - just over the...
May 1, 2022
Just a brief stay and will defo come back - just over the hour by train from Berlin so on our list for our next trip to Germany. We were there for a football match and the stadium is easy walking distance for the hotel and the ground itself is superb - shame we can't do the same in Scotland !!!
An historic city, rebuilt after the war.
April 13, 2022
An historic city, rebuilt after the war. Some of the architecture is modern and some old. Numerous restaurants around the old market square. Unfortunately when we were there, there were no concerts and the only opera was in German with no surtitles. Even in April it was rather cold. We used Leipzig to visit 2 other cities within 1-2 hours train ride.
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Cora Apartments Mitte, Leipzig
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La Maison Zentrum Leipzig City Center, Leipzig
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