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What to do in Leipzig
Popular places to visit
Leipzig Zoo
Meet some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures, from monkeys to big cats, in this expansive city-center zoo.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Leipzig. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Leipzig Trade Fair
After visiting Leipzig Trade Fair, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leipzig. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Monument of the Battle of the Nations
One of the largest war monuments in Europe commemorates one of the biggest battles with a striking memorial temple that dominates the skyline of Leipzig.
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig during your stay in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei
Once the biggest in continental Europe, this sprawling cotton factory now hosts artists who have made it one of the world’s most avant-garde contemporary art spaces.
Augustusplatz
Note the medley of architectural styles in this grand 18th-century square, which is surrounded by some of the city’s most acclaimed cultural institutions.
Areas of Leipzig
Zentrum
Travellers choose Zentrum for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop and check out top sights like Leipzig's Old Town Hall.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Maedler Passage or Leipzig's Old Town Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Old Town Leipzig
Museums, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Old Town Leipzig. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Zentrum-Ost
Discover Zentrum-Ost, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Ost include Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig and Sommersaal, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Coppiplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-Südost
Zentrum-Südost is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grassi Museum and Leipzig Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at German National Library Tram Stop or Leipzig MDR S-Bahn to get around.
Süd
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Süd. Leipzig Panometer is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Leipzig Connewitz S-Bahn or Kurt-Eisner-/Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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