Leipzig
There’s so much to experience here!
There’s always something new to discover in Leipzig. In our experience anyone who has once experienced the attractions of the city is sure to come back again.
Throughout the year Leipzig offers a wide range and variety of events which cater to interests of all kinds. You will find a complete overview in the Leipzig programme of events.
The following events are also not to be missed:
- Leipzig – displaying Courage (April)
- Open-air Classics in Rosental (June)
- Leipzig Ceramics Market in the Grassi Museum (June)
- f/stop – Leipzig Festival of Photography (June)
- Summer Theatre in the Panometer Arena (July)
- Leipzig Radio Drama Summer (July)
- Leipzig Shopping Arcade Festival (September)
Insider tips
Panometer
![[Translate to English:] Panometer Leipzig, das Great Barrier Reef](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/8/csm_park-hotel-leipzig-panometer_b8bf05cb85.jpg)
The world’s largest 360° panorama exhibition at PANOMETER LEIPZIG – opposite the MDR studios, open daily from 10 am – 5 pm and accessible with Line 9 in approx. 15 minutes.
Bacharchiv
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On the occasion of the 325th anniversary of the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach the fully restored historical Bosehaus, home to Leipzig’s Bach Archive, was ceremoniously reopened. There’s much to see and listen to in the new Bach museum. Opposite the Church of St Thomas (Thomaskirche).
Neuseenland
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Leipzig’s “Neuseenland” (New Lake District) is a newly created landscape to the south of Leipzig which makes up part of Saxony’s complex of lakes.
![[Translate to English:] Leipziger Notenspur, Bild von der Oper bei Nacht](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/6/csm_park-hotel-leipzig-oper-notenspur_c8e512f8f1.jpg)
“Notenspur” (Musical Trail)
The aim of Leipzig’s Notenspur initiative is to enable the musical traditions of the city to be experienced at first hand. The “Leipziger Notenspur” has a length of 5.1 km and can be explored on foot.
“Spinnerei” (former cotton mill)
“FROM COTTON TO CULTURE” – for all those looking for something extraordinary. In Plagwitz, Tramline 2 to Bahnhof Plagwitz, approx. 25 minutes.
![[Translate to English:] Shopping-Center Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/9/csm_park-hotel-leipzig-hbf-promenaden_b2d554f313.jpg)
Shopping experiences
The “Promenaden” shopping centre at Leipzig’s main railway station is open until 10 pm Monday to Saturday, and is directly opposite Seaside Park Hotel, around 200 m away.
“Höfe am Brühl”
With its retail outlets, services, restaurants, premium residential facilities, art and culture this area of 27,500 m² provides a very special shopping experience.
“Messehofpassagen”
The many shopping arcades, courtyards and exhibition houses which are so typical of Leipzig are a wonderful place to take a stroll, do some shopping, experience art and culture and discover distinctive architectural features.
Be sure to visit our partners
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A Capella Festival
ARENA Leipzig
In Arena Leipzig Saxony’s major city has a stylish multifunctional facility which is one of the most popular events locations in Germany.
Auerbachs Keller
www.auerbachs-keller-leipzig.de
Everything under a single roof! The oldest section of Auerbachs Keller, the historical ‘Weinstube’, attracts not only history enthusiast but also fans of good cooking. The ‘Große Keller’ has room for 500 persons and, with its regional cuisine, is the ideal place for events of all kinds. In the evening the ‘Mephisto Bar’ invites guests to linger and enjoy choice cocktails accompanied by live music.
Bach Festival / Bachmuseum
Every year since 1999 Leipzig’s Bach Festival has attracted thousands of enthusiastic music lovers from all around the world to this city of music. The Leipzig Bach Museum is a museum which is dedicated to the life and work of the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. It forms part of the Leipzig Bach Archive in the Bosehaus by the Thomaskirchhof.
Gewandhaus Leipzig
Here cabaret lovers can enjoy first-class entertainment in the inner city of Leipzig.
Krystallpalast – Varieté
Lust auf Varieté? Erleben Sie erstklassige Unterhaltung in der Innenstadt von Leipzig.
Lachmesse (Laughter Fair)
Since the year 1990 Leipzig has been the venue for Germany’s largest international cabaret festival, the LEIPZIGER LACHMESSE, which takes place in October.
Lipsia Vintage car tours
Tours of the city featuring moonlight, airport, wedding, water and lakeside attractions with vintage cars and individual services.
Looking for a public city tour?
The blue-yellow air-conditioned double-decker of the city tour Leipzig GmbH offer you the best all-round view accompanied by certified tour guides.
Leipzig Opera House
Leipzig’s Opera House is Europe’s third-oldest public musical theatre with a tradition which goes back over 300 years.
PANOMETER LEIPZIG
In an exciting way the world’s largest and most individual 360° panorama pictures show historical events, cities, memorable sights and scenes of natural beauty. A visit is well worth your while!
Richard Wagner Association
Richard is a citizen of Leipzig … Richard Wagner is one of the 19th-century’s major composers. He was born on 22 May 1813 in this city of music and trade fairs and learned his musical skills here. As the creator of musical dramas which have become famous around the world as well as an innovator who revolutionised European music in the 19th-century, he made a name for himself both as a composer and conductor.
Schumann Haus
The Schumann House in Leipzig, which Robert and Clara Schumann moved into the day after their marriage, was the first home the couple shared. Today it is a museum with the ‘Schumann Saal’ for small concerts and the ‘Klangraum’ for special events.
Saxon Wind Philharmonic Orchestra
www.saechsische-blaeserphilharmonie.de
Saxon Wind Philharmonic Orchestra is the only professional symphony orchestra in Germany that performs exclusively on wind instruments.