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Leipzig Travel Guide
Leipzig is a true cultural center of Germany, the city of great historical events and interesting background. This place is attractive all year round, so if you have never been to Leipzig before, now it’s time to go to this unique multifaceted city, the main point of the Free State of Saxony.
More than 25 international exhibitions are held in Leipzig annually.
Leipzig is a city with numerous different faces that have various names: the city on the water, little Paris, the city on the Pleiße, city of bridges, Hypezig … Leipzig can be a perfect destination for a week trip, family trip, party with friends or just for people who appreciate beautiful green cities.
The best time to visit Leipzig
Without any doubt, the best conditions for a trip to Leipzig are in late spring or summer when the weather is utterly pleasant. Summer is usually warm here and a bit wet whereas mostly rainy and humid weather is typical for winter. So, the favorable time to visit Leipzig is from May to September as you are able to revel in architecture monuments, lovely green paths, and parks of the city.
May-September is the best time for sightseeing.
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Top sights in Leipzig - must visit attractions
In Leipzig, visitors can admire a vast number of attractions to suit all tastes. Majestic architecture and longstanding music tradition, rich history, and impressive nature - there are so many highlights to explore.
Nikolaikirche
Nikolaikirchhof, 04109 Leipzig
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am - 6 pm / Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
(Visits are not possible during church services, devotions, concerts, and other events).
The Nikolaikirche is the biggest church and landmark of the city. It was built in 1165 and got its first bell jar in 1452.
Photo: Tobias Nordhausen, www.flickr.com/photos/93243867@N00/
Public church tours
In the Nikolaikirche, public church tours are held by voluntary employees:
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5 pm
Saturday at 11 am
The meeting point is the entrance area of the church. Participation is free but you are welcome to leave a donation.
Since 1999, there has been a cafe in the youth chapel of the Nikolaikirche for meetings and the Nikolaitreff for socializing and conversations over coffee and tea.
Opening times: Monday-Friday 10 am - 5/6 pm
Telephone: 0341 124538-16 (during opening hours)
Augustusplatz
It’s the best starting point for a city tour since 4 attractions of Leipzig are located here at the same time: the Opera, the Gewandhaus, the City-Hochhaus, and the University.
Oper Leipzig
Augustusplatz 12. 04109 Leipzig. Telefon: 0341 1261 0
The Opera has almost 320 years of tradition in Leipzig. The house of the Leipzig Opera was rebuilt in its present form in 1960. It is considered as one of the most impressive buildings in the city center.
Market square and the old town hall
As early as in the Middle Ages, trade fairs and markets were held on this small and fine marketplace. The Old Town Hall that was also built in the style of Saxon Renaissance complements the market square. Today, the Town Hall houses the City History Museum. However, the Town Hall with its numerous tiny details is just as interesting and charming from the outside.
Leipzig City History Museum
Old Town Hall. Markt 1. 04109 Leipzig
Opening hours:
• Tuesday-Sunday, holidays 10 am – 6 pm, December, 24 and December, 31 closed
• Museum After Work. Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12 pm to 8 pm
• Museumsshop. Daily 10 am – 6 pm. Phone: 0341 1495484
Mendelssohn House Leipzig
Goldschmidtstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig
Opening hours:daily 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 11 am: concerts in the music salon. Open from June, 11 to June, 21, 2020 for the Bach Festival from 9 am! December, 24 and December, 31 - 10 am - 3 pm.
A must-see for all music fans. Visitors can even try conducting themselves.
Entrance: 8,00 € / reduced 6,00 €.
Entry to the concert: 15,00 € / reduced 12,00 € + presale fee (unless otherwise stated in the schedule).
Guided tours: up to 10 people = museum admission per person + EUR 25.00 tour fee, 10 or more people = museum admission per person, the tour fee does not apply.
Every Saturday at 10 am Mendelssohn tour through the museum and downtown of Leipzig. Registration is requested. Price: 12.50 euros per person. Duration: at least 2 hours.
Bach Museum
Thomaskirchhof 15, 04109 Leipzig
Opening hours: Tue – Sun and holidays 10 am – 6 pm, Closed on December 24, 25, and 31.
Entrance:Adults € 8,00, reduced € 6,00. Up to 16 years free. Groups (from 10 people) - € 7,00 per person.
Admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month (except public holidays).
This museum is recommended to all non-fans of classic music as well.
It demonstrates various interesting impressions about Bach’s life. It’s situated right near the Bach archive in the Bosehaus at Thomaskirchhof, right in front of the Thomaskirche. By the way, Johann Sebastian Bach lived across the street of the Bose Haus.
Café Gloria: in the Bach Museum, you can find a lovely Café Gloria. The specialty of the house is the "Bach tartine", with matured Harz cheese, trout, and mustard cherries.
Thomaskirche
Thomaskirchhof 18, 04109 Leipzig.
The ones who have never been in the Thomaskirche, have never been in Leipzig indeed. The St. Thomas Church is world-known due to its St. Thomas Choir and bringing glory to Johann Sebastian Bach.
The history of the St. Thomas Choir dates back to the year 1212 - it’s the oldest cultural institution in Leipzig.
Mädler Passage
Grimmaische Straße 2-4 in 04109 Leipzig
The most renowned shopping arcade of Leipzig is 140 m long and was initially the venue for wine, porcelain, and leather fairs. Here, you can find approx. 40 shops and offices. Touching bronze figures at the entrance that recreate a scene from Goethe's Faust is believed to bring good luck!
Rosental (Rose Valley)
Auwald Leipzig
The Rosental (Rose Valley) occupies an area of 188 ha and is one of the most beloved historical parks in Leipzig. In summer, it’s especially packed with people who are relaxing here after work.
You can reach the Rose Valley by tram: 1,3,4,7,9,15 (Goerdelerring) and 12 (Zoo).
Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Monument)
Straße des 18. Oktober 100, 04299 Leipzig.
Opening hours: April–October daily 10 am – 6 pm, November–March daily 10 am – 4 pm.
From the 16th to the 19th of October in 1813 Leipzig was the scene of the Battle of nations. The allied armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden won the crucial victory over Napoleon. The Völkerschlachtdenkmal was inaugurated in 1913 as a national monument.
Ticket prices: Children up to 6 years free. Children and youth up to 18 years in the museum FORUM 1813 free. Adults: 8 €, reduced: 6 €.
Leipzig Zoo
Pfaffendorfer Str. 29, 04105 Leipzig.
One of the most splendid attractions for tourists is the zoo that is regarded as one of the best zoos in Europe with every right.
Opening hours:
• January, 1 - March, 20 - 9 am - 5 pm
• March, 21 - April 20 - 9 am - 6 pm
• May, 1 - September, 30 - 9 am - 7 pm
• October, 1 - October, 31 - 9 am - 6 pm
• November, 1 - December, 31 - 9 am - 5 pm
• December, 24 (Christmas Eve) - 9 am - 3 pm
• December, 31 (New Year’s Eve) - 9 am - 3 pm
Prices and tickets
| Day tickets | Summer 21.3 - 31.10 | Winter 1.11 - 20.03 |
| Adults | 22,- € | 18,- € |
| Children (6 to 16 years) under 6 years free | 14,- € | 11,- € |
| Family. Parents or grandparents (maximum of two adults) and their children or grandchildren aged 6 to 16 years | 54,- € | 44,- € |
| Reduced. Severely disabled people, schoolchildren, vocational school students, students, trainees, volunteers of the Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) and Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) | 18,- € | 15,- € |
| Children's groups p.p. From 10 children p.p. (one accompanying person free for every 10 participants) | 12,- € | 9,- € |
| Adult groups p.p. From 20 adults | 18,- € | 15,- € |
Events and festivals in Leipzig 2020
Leipzig is the venue for numerous festivals and events for families and children which is why its festival landscape proves to be quite diverse and versatile.
Beer festival Leipzig “Bierbörse”
When: May, 29 - June, 1. Where: the monument Völkerschlachtdenkmal
This year, the 22nd beer festival takes place near the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. Dozens of German and international beer producers introduce their beer sorts. Here, you can also find several beer gardens. Besides, the festival offers an extensive music program. Entrance: free.
Bach Festival (BachFest) Leipzig
When: June, 11-21
Where: St. Thomas Church, St. Nicholas Church, Market square, Gewandhaus, Evangelical Reformation Church, St. Peter's Church, Mendelssohn's House, Alte Börse, Bach Museum, University, St. Paul Church, and other places.
With 75,000 visitors and more than 100 events, the Leipzig Bach Festival is considered as one of the most important festivals for classical music in the world. Performances at authentic Bach locations and the participation of the Gewandhaus Orchestra and the St. Thomas Boys Choir make the Leipzig Bach Festival unique. Entrance: from 2€ to 105€.
Klassik Airleben
When: June, 26/27. Where: Rosenthal Park
The Gewandhaus Orchester Goes Open Air performs in the popular Rosental park to celebrate the end of the concert season. The best thing is that entry to both concert evenings is free! Pack a picnic basket, blankets, chairs, and barbecue equipment and enjoy the concerts in a relaxed summer atmosphere. Entrance: free.
Lachmesse – European festival of humor and satire
When: October, 18 - 25. Where: different venues
A humor and satire festival that offers plenty of entertainment including a mix of political satire, cabaret, music, and sophisticated comedy. Entry from 24.60 euros.
Leipzig Christmas Market
When: November, 24 – December, 23. Where: Market place and nearby streets
The Christmas market dates from the 15th century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most popular Christmas markets in Germany. Entrance: free.
Leipzig gastronomy
Most of the city restaurants offer dishes of national cuisine: roast beef with raisin sauce; Quarkkeulchen, a mixture of mashed potato and quark cheese; and, of course, Leipziger Allerlei, the famous local vegetable dish. You should visit the Karl Liebknecht Straße, one of the busiest and the most popular streets of Leipzig. Here you will find a large number of fine cafes and excellent bars to satisfy your stomach needs.
And, of course, every guest of the city should visit Auerbach’s Cellar, the restaurant where Goethe himself liked to drop in. The writer adopted the interior and the guests of the Cellar to the pages of his great tragic play Faust. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Leipzig, on the Grimmaische Strasse.
You shouldn’t miss getting a meal at the Auerbach's Cellar restaurant, where Goethe himself loved to eat.
A safe and calm city
Talking about the question of safety for tourists in the city, you may stay calm, as Leipzig is one of the safest cities in the East part of Germany. However, it is better to be cautious in every situation. Keep your documents and the valuables in the hotel to avoid any unfortunate situations.
Leipzig is one of the safest cities in Germany.
Accommodation options in Leipzig
Leipzig is a truly democratic city with an attentive approach to its tourists, especially in terms of prices. The city offers all kinds of accommodation with high-quality services even at the most reasonable cost. The price for lodging starts from 25 Euro per night. An average rate for lodging in the hotels of Leipzig is 75 Euro, so your trip to this great city will not hit your budget seriously.
Leipzig accommodation is a combination of exquisite service at a reasonable price; the prices start from 25 Euro per night.
The hotels in Leipzig are located very conveniently and thoughtfully throughout the city. Do you prefer staying in the city center with all the main city attractions? Or do you give priority to a quiet place close to nature? The city is ready to meet all your needs.
As Leipzig is quite compact, it is better to think about accommodation in advance. In any case, you can find a wide range of qualitative hotels of different categories, beautiful apartments for every budget, guest houses, and hostels in Leipzig. Travelers are welcome here at any time of the year so it is recommended to book your accommodation in Leipzig beforehand.
You can find a hotel in Leipzig in any possible category.
One of the most attractive places for tourists in Leipzig is the city zoo that comes to the top list of the best zoos in Europe. The surrounding of the Leipzig Zoo is very comfortable for staying as well because of its proximity to the hotspots of the city. The splendid Arena City Leipzig hotel is situated right around here, which cost per night starts from 60 Euro, which is a great value for money!
Arena City Leipzig is close to the city zoo, one of the best in Europe.
Best hotels in Leipzig
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If you are a tourist who is interested in history, cultural heritage, along with the closeness to the main city attractions, sure the best choice for you may be accommodation close to the Leipzig places of interest. The four-star Markgraf Hotel Leipzig may be the proper variant for you. Also, it is situated in a quiet place in the brisk city area. With our mobile application, you can book any hotel service or special arrangement in advance, whether it is a visit to the city zoo or a bike rental.
Markgraf Hotel is the best combination of location, service, and price rate.
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