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Accessible Leipzig

Accessible Leipzig

People with disabilities can seek information on their travel destinations before their departure, in Leipzig's disability accessibility city guide, compiled by the Behindertenverband Leipzig e.V. (registered association for accessibility), or on the Leipzig pages of the "Reiselandes Sachsen" - accessible Saxony. 

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH will take care of the complete tourist service for you.

Enjoy a Leipzig without barriers

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Leipzig Tourist Information

The Tourist Information Centre in Katharinenstrasse is the first port of call when visiting Leipzig.
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Leipzig Zoo

Six different themed worlds invite you to enjoy tropical flair and rare animal species in the middle of a German city at the Leipzig Zoo.
View of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig in the sunshine, which boasts an unusual style of architecture for Leipzig and is truly worth seeing, cultural venue

Monument to the Battle of the Nations

The monument commemorates the decisive battle against Napoleon in October 1813, which was fought in the fields around Leipzig.
View of the bright building of the Lofft Theater in Plagwitz.
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LOFFT – THE THEATRE

Since its foundation, LOFFT has developed into a showcase and work space for nationally and internationally renowned productions of contemporary dance, post-dramatic theatre and performance art in Leipzig.
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Natural History Museum

The 10,000-year-old natural and cultural history of the Leipzig region is presented here in zoological, botanical, geological and archaeological collections.
Children marvel at the exhibits in the GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts.
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GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts

The GRASSI museum has more than 230,000 objects of European and non-European arts and crafts, ranging from antiquity to the present day on display.
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Museum of Antiquity of the University of Leipzig

The Old St. Nicholas School houses the Museum of Antiquity of the University of Leipzig with its more than 2,000 exhibits.
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Old City Hall

The Old Town Hall is a historic building in the centre of Leipzig. This city landmark is located directly on the market square.

Auerbachs Keller Restaurant

Historic-Classic-Contemporary: the second oldest restaurant in town - famous from Goethe's "Faust".
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German Museum of Books and Writing

The German Museum of Books and Writing documents the history of books and writing in Germany with more than one million exhibits.
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St. Thomas Church

The St. Thomas Church is a house of worship, place of music, home of the St. Thomas Choir and final resting place of Johann Sebastian Bach. It is, after the St. Nicholas Church, the second-most central church in Leipzig's city centre.
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Cabaret Theater Leipziger Funzel

Under the direction of Thorsten Wolf and the members of the ensemble, you will experience lively political satire and top-class comedy programmes at the Leipzig Funzel Cabaret Theatre.
View of the entrance to the Sanftwut Caberet Theatre in the famous "Mädlerpassage" shopping arcade, where "Auerbachs Keller" restaurant is housed, and whose architectural style is distinct within Leipzig's city centre, cultural venue, play
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Cabaret Theater SanftWut

The SanftWut cabaret theatre in the Mädler Arcade - just a few steps away from Auerbach's Keller - is a cabaret with laughter guaranteed.
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PANOMETER LEIPZIG

The Panometer Leipzig boasts the world's largest 360° panorama with a height of 32 metres. It is housed in a former gasometer.
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St. Nicholas Church

St. Nicholas Church is the oldest and largest church in Leipzig. Together with St. Thomas Church, it is one of the two best-known churches in the city. In autumn 1989, the St. Nicholas Church was the central starting point of the Peaceful Revolution in th
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GRASSI Museum of Ethnology

The Grassi Museum houses one of the largest ethnographic collections in Germany, documenting almost all cultures of the world.
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Krystallpalast Varieté Leipzig

The Krystallpalast Varieté presents a poetic variety show with artists, comedians and special musicians.
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Bach Museum

The museum gives you a deep look into the Leipzig-based life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach with its permanent exhibition. Learn about Bach across an exhibition area of 450 m².
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Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History

Get a glimpse into the history of the GDR in the permanent exhibition of the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum.
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GfZK, Museum of Contemporary Art

The Gallery for Contemporary Art is one of the first places fans of contemporary art visit. This is where different artistic positions meet.
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Guided walks and tours

Leipzig Erleben's daily city tours can be combined with a bus tour through Leipzig, which gives you a great overview of Leipzig's highlights in a short time.
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GRASSI Museum for Musical Instruments

Marvel at one of the largest collections of musical instruments worldwide. On a tour through five centuries of music history you will get to know the many facets of Leipzig as a city of music.
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Leipzig Gewandhaus

The Gewandhaus is located on Augustusplatz opposite Leipzig Opera House and is home to the famous Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
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Opera Leipzig

Leipzig Opera represents more than 300 years of the city' s opera tradition. It is home to internationally renowned soloists, choirs and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
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Theater der Jungen Welt – Theatre for children and youths

There's always something going on at the Theater der Jungen Welt. With around 700 performances per season, it offers a cross-discipline programme for every age group.
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Mendelssohn House Leipzig

The Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig is both a museum and a music salon. Visit Mendelssohn's study and listen to enchanting concert matinees.
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Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig (Museum of City History)

The history of the city of Leipzig is anchored in the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of City History) and is presented at various locations on the basis of contemporary testimonies.
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Museum of Fine Arts

Admire a wide range of paintings, sculptures and prints from the late Middle Ages to contemporary art in the Museum of Fine Arts. Many of these works were donated by citizens, giving the exhibition a very personal perspective.