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Under the Open Sky: Camping in the Leipzig Region

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From lakeside pitches to forest clearings, the Leipzig Region’s campsites link to a growing network of cycling and…

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Leipzig Region Awaits with New Family Attractions This Summer

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As the summer holidays across Europe kick off, families visiting the Leipzig Region will find plenty of attractions…

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Leipzig Opens its New City Harbour, Completing a 25-Year Vision

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Leipzig, 23 June 2026. Stadthafen Leipzig gives the city's waterway network a centrepiece – with its first Grand Harbour…

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A Hub of European History: Landmark Sites in the Leipzig Region

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Located at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Leipzig Region has repeatedly stood at the centre of European history.…

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Leipzig Event Highlights 2026

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In 2026, Leipzig offers a wide range of experiences shaped by major anniversaries, landmark cultural events and…

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Leipzig in the Final Round for ‘European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026’

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On 2 September 2025, the European Commission announced the names of the seven cities shortlisted for the title of…

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LEIPZIG: Event Highlights 2025

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As a city known for its rich traditions and dynamic spirit, Leipzig promises its guests an exciting selection of…

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On the trail of Bach in Leipzig

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In 1723, Johann Sebastian Bach took up the office of Director of the St Thomas Boys’ Choir in Leipzig. This marks the…

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Leipzig’s Festival of Lights Commemorates 35 Years of Peaceful Revolution

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Candles were the symbol of the Peaceful Revolution in the autumn of 1989, which began in Leipzig. Candles and light will…

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Colditz Castle Comes to Life with New Augmented Reality Exhibition

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In the Leipzig Region, the new captivating exhibition "An Abandoned Place Comes to Life" opened at the historic Colditz…

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