1. Environmentally conscious travel
Before your green exploration tour of Leipzig really begins, you have the opportunity to protect the environment and keep CO2 emissions low when you arrive.
Travelling to Leipzig by train is particularly convenient and uncomplicated. ICE you only need one hour from Berlin or three hours from Hamburg. The cost-effective alternative flixtrain is environmentally conscious: on the Leipzig – Berlin – Hamburg route, 100% green electricity is used. On arrival, thanks to the central location of Leipzig Central Station, you will land right in the heart of the city. On the east side of the station is also the new long-distance bus terminal, which means you can also travel by Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus you can travel relaxed and inexpensively.
Super saving tip: When buying the LEIPZIG CARD in the Tourist Information Leipzig is available exclusively for bus and train passengers 15% discountSimply present your current DB ticket or MDV network ticket and you'll save a lot!
2. Going green in the city
The dense transport network with short intervals makes you mobile on your exploration tour. We recommend the LeipzigMove app, with which you always have an overview of buses, trains, bike and car sharing, e-scooters and taxis. The app tells you routes to your destinations with all available mobility offers and prices. Planning, booking, reserving and paying are child's play.
Leipzig can be easily reached by Bicycle Due to the compact size, the routes are often short and lead through beautiful greenery. The city's sights can be reached quickly. If you prefer a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can use the numerous cycle paths in the Leipzig region perfect for this. But don't worry, you don't have to bring your own bike. Providers like nextbik to and Call a Bike offer Deutsche Bahn allow you to renting bicycles.
With the Carsharing on city car, teilAuto and Flinkster you are on tour in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way and have the opportunity to reach the Leipzig New Lake District and the Saxon Castle and Heathland easily and in the shortest possible time. In addition, there are Park & Ride spaces which are open around the clock and are free of charge.
You will be in Leipzig in a completely new and funny way thanks to the E-scooters from Voi and the historical and innovative e-carriages And last but not least, you can also enjoy the beauty and diversity of the city zu Fuß experience ;-)
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3. Excitement, fun and adventure
After we have clarified, Who you come to Leipzig and move around the city, it is time to present, was for exciting offers that await you on your journey.
Leipzig is known as water citySo why not take the paddles in your own hands and explore the city from the water? Various water hiking routes give you the opportunity to do this. If you prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride, you should guided tour on the waters to learn more about the water city.
Things are more action-packed in Leipzig’s Neuseenland: in the canoe park At Lake Markkleeberg you can Wildwater Rafting plunge into the flood or get lost in the Bodyboarding try. The Adventure Golf and the climbing park at Lake Markkleeberg promise adrenaline and pure fun with the best view. You can also go high up in the Kletterwald LeipzigHere you can climb 11 climbing courses at dizzying heights.
More comfortable, but still in the green, are the Herbal hikes in the Leipzig Auwald. With Rainer Blütenreich you will learn about the edible wild plants of the region and how to process them into tasty delicacies. Wilde Kräuterey offers natural and botanical sciences about wild herbs, trees and medicinal plants. In Botanical Garden the University of Leipzig and the numerous Parks In the city you will find peace and quiet amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition, there are plenty of walking routes to get to know and love the Leipzig region better.
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4. Pure enjoyment
The idea of sustainability does not stop with food and drink, which is why many of the city’s restaurants are already focusing on regional products and seasonal cuisineFinally, we will provide you with some contact points for greatest culinary delight .
"Good food, good people" is the motto in Restaurant FelaLet yourself be inspired by tasty little things with surprising flavours and the finest gin and tonic creations. vegan restaurant Z The restaurant, on the other hand, impresses with exquisite course menus made from fresh ingredients. meat processing plant offers everything your heart desires: kebab, currywurst, burgers, steak and gyros. What is special, however, is that there is no meat at all.
The Roots. Plant Café is a plant paradise. Here you can not only enjoy homemade cakes and fresh coffee, but also buy the plants directly and take them home as a souvenir. coffee roastery Franz Morish serves you homemade coffee creations, snacks, cakes and hot meals and sources the products directly from the region as far as possible. The Grateful Coffee attaches great importance to cooperation with local partners. Coffee lovers should also definitely visit the brewable Stop by, because coffee is not only drunk there, but celebrated. The same applies to the Espresso Zack Zack. Delicacies from our own bakery are also offered here. Zum Wilden Heinz is an alternative café in the west of Leipzig that has made use of one of Leipzig's many wastelands. In summer it impresses with its dreamy beer garden and in winter with its cozy wooden hut.
If you prefer something cooler, you should try a traditional and regionally produced ice cream from TONIS organic ice cream, from the ice cream parlor ice dreaminghttps://www.eistraeumerei.de/eiscafe/or Gustav H. not to be missed.
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We hope our tips for sustainable travel in Leipzig will help you to perfect trip to Leipzig and wish you much joy while exploring the city with particularly small ecological footprint and great experience value! You can get further inspiration on our sustainability page.
Do you have any questions? Then please contact us!
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Tourist Information
Phone: +49 341/7104 - 260
Email: info@ltm-leipzig.de
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