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German 
city ​​trip monitor 
(DEST)

Couple eating outside at Weinstock, a restaurant in Leipzig.
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Since the Corona pandemic, Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, together with the marketing association of the Magic Cities travel behavior during city trips. The majority of the data can broken down to Leipzig The cooperation project also enables direct comparison with other German cities. Special evaluations, e.g. in the area of ​​sustainability, are also possible.

City trips are Travel to a German city with at least one overnight stay for holiday and leisure purposes understood. Both travels of the last twelve months as well as most trips planned in the next twelve months considered.

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Facts about city trips

90  %

would recommend a visit to Leipzig.

28  %

They cite sightseeing and culture as their main reasons for traveling.

38  %

arrived by train.

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Facts about 
city ​​trip planning

  • 48% of Leipzig travelers take their city trip to Leipzig with their partner.

  • The most important sources of inspiration are friends and acquaintances, search engines and destination websites.

  • The planned travel budget has increased compared to 2022.

Facts about sustainable travel

64  %

pay at least some attention to sustainable aspects when planning their trip.

28  %

They would be willing to spend more for sustainable travel. However, this trend is declining.

42  %

Pay attention to sustainability when arriving and departing.