--- title: "Leipzig for children" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/Leipzig-for-children" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/925374/caf2c5e5e6735ed516ae0031e5b5dc9e25027c7fb440b7549f1dd3602c680a0b/leipzig-zoo-leipzig-with-children.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Leipzig for children ==================== - Top highlight - 24/09/2026 Leipzig Zoo - Leipzig with children A family vacation is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. However, for this to really succeed, the trip should offer a colorful mix for all family members. If you are traveling to Leipzig with your children, we promise: A colorful mix awaits you here! Today we'll reveal our best tips for an exciting vacation with your kids. There's sure to be relaxation for mom and dad too. :-) Have fun reading! Zoos and animal parks Grab your little explorers and discover the "wild side" of Leipzig. The will whisk you and your loved ones away to a unique world of animals and plants. And all this in the middle of Leipzig city center. What do you need to bring? Time! Because the is considered one of the **most beautiful and species-rich zoos in Europe**. You are sure to discover one or two animal favorites there. Explore the treetop paths in **Europe's largest tropical hall** . Or get to know the gentle giants in the 30,000 square meter **Pongoland** - **the largest ape enclosure in the world** . But there are also animal discoveries to be made outside Leipzig's city centre. The in the Connewitz district invites you to take a walk through Leipzig's alluvial forest in all weathers. Impressive **deer** are waiting to be fed in the park. Even **wild boars** grunt in the mud. In addition, **raccoons** play happily in the treetops. A large playground, the wildlife park restaurant and the Russian log cabin round off the family visit. The , the , the in Torgau, the and the , which are just a stone's throw away from Leipzig, invite you to a leisurely **animal park discovery tour**. - Children at the Kiwara savannah at Leipzig Zoo - Family vacation in Leipzig - Leipzig Wildlife Park - Animal Leipzig - Llama at Geithain Zoo - family outing in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Zoo/animal park - Zoo/animal park - Zoo/animal park - Zoo/animal park Show more Amusement parks and playgrounds Ready for an adventure? Then discover ! Eight lovingly designed themed worlds await you at the largest theme park in Central Germany, where you can immerse yourself in times long past and discover the world of Indians, knights and pharaohs.Fun, adrenaline and adventure await you At , the focus is on **families**: with more than 60 attractions and shows, young and old adrenaline junkies can experience fun, adventure and thrills all day long. How about a ride on the **"Huracan"**, for example, which sends you plummeting down a 95° gradient? Definitely only suitable for the very brave! Or let the giant swing pendulum **"Belanitus Revenge"** swing you around and give you a tingling sensation in your stomach that you've never experienced before. Other highlights include the **"Cobra of Amun Ra"** and **"Dragon Ride"** roller coasters and the **"Santa Maria"** boat swing, which are suitable for parents and children alike. The focus here is on the shared experience! Meanwhile, the youngest among you can have their first rollercoaster experience on the **toddler rollercoaster "Huracanito"** or let off steam in one of the numerous playgrounds. The fact is: **a day full of fun for the whole family** awaits you here! Even in bad weather, there are numerous options for families in Leipzig. So the hotel ceiling is guaranteed not to fall on your head. **Indoor playgrounds** are available for all ages! in the Südvorstadt district is perfect for the little ones. There, toddlers up to the age of 2 can play and romp around with games, fun and music. They can also train their motor and sensory skills. Teens, on the other hand, can really let off steam at . **Central Germany's largest trampoline park** awaits you with a variety of trampoline areas, ninja courses and the HOLOGATE VR world. 14 different attractions invite you to JUMP, duel and burn off energy - action and fun are guaranteed. It's not just the little ones who get their money's worth here, but the whole family! For JUMP fun together we recommend the for up to five people. A round on the **playground** is always a good idea. This makes a varied day in Leipzig even more varied. You ll find all over the city. Young and old adventurers alike will get their money's worth here.</p - Cobra of Amun Ra at BELANTIS Adventure Kingdom - Leipzig for families - The Huracan roller coaster at Belantis Adventure Kingdom – Leisure activities in the Leipzig Region - Louise-Otto-Peters-Platz" playground - Family in Leipzig - SurvivalJUMP at JUMP House Leipzig - Leisure activities in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Indoor playground - Indoor playground - Leisure park For explorers Do your children like to get to the bottom of things? Then we have the right tips for a great day out in Leipzig. And the best thing is: we guarantee you'll learn some interesting new facts too! The has plenty of **offers for children** and is adapting its ancient offerings to the digital age: With a **multimedia guide**, you can discover the museum together with your little ones in a playful way. The guide can be borrowed **free of charge** from the museum, but can also be downloaded **via app** to your own cell phone. You can either puzzle your way through the permanent exhibitions yourself via various interactive tours or let an "experienced" audio guide do the work for you ;) With both options, you can then decide which part of the permanent exhibition you want to go through: **Ancient to Historicism**, **Asian Art** or **Art Nouveau to Contemporary**. And the best part? As the entire multimedia guide can be downloaded via app, parents and curious visitors can take a look at the tours in advance and see which ones are suitable for their own children. Really great! If you want to learn something about Leipzig's history, you should pay a flying visit to the fans of flora and fauna will get their money's worth. In your kids can get active themselves and even take home a great souvenir at the end of the day! During the **workshop "Setting and Printing"** you will gain an exciting insight into the museum and the history of the art of printing during a 1-hour guided tour. The subsequent workshop gives young visitors 30 to 60 minutes to set their **own name** (or even their own small text). Afterwards, they can print it themselves on a printing press **Tip**: Also suitable for children's birthday parties! Join in and learn a lot at the same time - that's what the and the with a capital letter. The motto here is: touch and understand! The hands-on exhibitions invite you to interactively grasp and experiment. In the , your little ones (and you too, of course) can follow in the musical footsteps of Clara and Robert Schumann. In addition to sound installations and colorful color projections, the **Sound Room** awaits you, where nature, play and music can be explored in a playful way. What does a coffee grinder actually sound like? Does a light bulb make a melody? And can porcelain be recognized by its own "sound"? You'll only find out if you visit with your kids ;) - GRASSI Museum \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - - High-speed lithographic press in the Museum of Printing Arts - Museums in Leipzig - UNIKATUM Children's Museum with Museum Café Goetz - Museums in Leipzig - Schumann House - City of Music Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Orchestras & Ensembles - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection Show more For adrenaline junkies big and small **You can climb high** in many places in Leipzig and the region. There are **numerous indoor and outdoor climbing opportunities** for climbing fans. The in the north-east of Leipzig offers a unique facility in Europe. The old water tower has a 40-metre-high façade on the outside. This can be climbed on three levels. Inside - also suitable for bad weather - climbing fun awaits at a maximum height of 30 meters. An alternative is the , which offers a separate area for children. Here, even the little ones can try their first meters at lofty heights. In summer, the invites you to an action-packed round of climbing a few meters above the ground. The height is not right for you? Then make your way to . One of the most modern canoeing facilities in Europe awaits adventurous water rats there with raging rapids and plenty of waves. The **"Surfspot Kanupark"** can also be conquered by young surfers. Here you can take your first steps in surfing on an artificially created wave.<br - KletterTurm in Mockau - Sports facilities in Leipzig - Kletterwald Leipzig forest adventure park – Leisure sports in the Leipzig Region - A woman climbs high above the ground in the climbing park at Lake Markkleeberg with a view of the lake, leisure activity, family outing - White water rafting in the Markkleeberg Canoe Park - water sports in Leipzig and the region - Wave surfing in the Markkleeberg Canoe Park - water sports in Leipzig and the region ### Our recommendations - Climbing - Climbing - Water sports - Climbing Show more For little water rats Little **water rats** don't let bad weather put them off their favorite element. And they don't have to. In Leipzig and the surrounding region, there are countless opportunities for you and your loved ones to relax in the water. The in the east of Leipzig offers over 18,000 square meters of action for the little ones: Wave pool, water slides, water whirlpools. Fortunately, there is also relaxation for the grown-ups: large sauna area, whirlpools, relaxation area. If you make your way to the southern region of Leipzig, you can dive into the . It has been specially certified as a **family-friendly establishment**. The bathing paradise has all the amenities that a day of swimming with children should bring. The warm season is perfect for discovering the **Leipzig Neuseenland**. Leipzig is located in the middle of one of the largest man-made lake areas in Europe. Sounds like a lot of water? That's right! It also sounds like lots of bathing fun for young and old water rats. The , , , , and await you and your little swimming fans in the immediate vicinity of Leipzig. And it's not just the water quality there that is excellent (Lake Kulkwitz has already won several awards for this). Water sports fans will also get their money's worth here. Our tips: (on Lake Schladitz), (on Lake Kulkwitz) and various options for **stand-up paddling** (now on all the lakes mentioned). - - Paddleboarding at Lake Cospuden – Leipzig New Lake District - The beach at Lake Cospuden – Leipzig New Lake District ### Our recommendations - Lake - Water sports - Lake - Lake - Lake - Lake - Indoor swimming pool/water park - Indoor swimming pool/water park Show more For knights and princesses Magical and enchanting - that's the Leipzig region. Because where Saxon nobility and brave knights once strolled, today **beautiful castles and palaces await your visit**. Brave dragon conquerors and enchanting damsels will get their money's worth here. The castles, palaces and gardens in the Leipzig region offer numerous activities for children. Whether it's a **medieval adventure trip in knight's garb**, a **fairy-tale tour through the old castle walls** or a **musical encounter with historical minstrels** - it definitely won't be boring here. Your child will also learn some interesting facts about times long past. A very special tip are the many great offers for children's birthday parties. Sounds great? Then saddle up your horse and set off on an adventure towards , and . - The river Mulde in front of Rochlitz Castle - Leipzig and region - Kriebstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - Mildenstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Castle - Palace - Audio guide For loyal listeners If your little ones are also **fairytale fans** you should pay a visit to the great theaters in Leipzig. The in the center of Leipzig can look back on more than 20 years of history. The lovingly staged plays with **marionettes and puppets** captivate young audiences from the age of four. Here you can experience a magic all of your own. For older children, it's worth making the trip to the west of Leipzig. The offers a colourful stage program for young and old. Classics are retold, fairy tales are told in a captivating way. And if your little ones not only want to see theater, but also learn the art of acting themselves, then the children's and youth theatre program of the is highly recommended. - Puppet theater Sterntaler - Cultural institutions in Leipzig - Theater der jungen Welt (theatre for children and young people) – Culture in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Theatre - Theatre For the view from above Spending a relaxed day on vacation and letting yourself drift - that also has its charm. Discover Leipzig from above with your loved ones. Climb the or the together. Or take the elevator to the on Augustusplatz and enjoy the view over the whole of Leipzig. The in the east of Leipzig also offers a unique view over the city all year round. The 364 steps up to the viewing platform are sure to spur your little conquerors on to a sporty stair climbing competition. If you are traveling with a baby carriage, you can use the barrier-free access via the elevator.<br - The sun rises over the "Wackelturm" observation tower in Rosental Park – Lookout points in Leipzig - View from the Bistumshöhe on Lake Cospuden - Leipziger Neuseenland - Bird's eye view of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Culture in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Worth seeing - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Monument - Viewpoint/viewing tower Show more Family-friendly hotels in Leipzig The choice of a suitable hotel should also be carefully considered for a successful vacation. A family has different needs than a business traveler. We have put together a **selection of family-friendly hotels** in Leipzig: #### **In the center of Leipzig:** : large family rooms with cozy furniture, baby cribs and laundry service on request, themed rooms : many modern amenities such as late check-out, guest kitchen, games area, special family discounts, family rooms with up to 6 beds (for all family types) and free baby cots : large spacious apartment with room service, own kitchen and washing machine #### **In Leipzig:** : bright large family suites, fully equipped kitchen, late check-out possible, baby cribs on request free of charge, breakfast for children under 6 years free of charge : exclusively non-smoking rooms, extra bed in room for child available on request, pets (including the family dog) are allowed for a small surcharge #### **In the Leipzig region:** : located directly on Lake Markkleeberg, certified for family-friendliness, baby and extra beds, children's house "Seepferdchen" and playroom for romping around, toy rental, playgrounds on the premises : the light-flooded bathrobe corridor takes you quickly and regardless of the weather to the feel-good world of the RIFF leisure pool, certified for family friendliness, variety of accommodation options: whether vacation apartments for up to 4 people or feel-good suites for up to 5 people - Vacation homes and apartments in Seepark Auenhain - Playground at the Seeperle restaurant - Gastronomy in the Leipzig region - Atmosphere at Lake Stoermthal (LAGOVIDA Holiday Resort) ### Our recommendations - Other recreation and health facilities - Other recreation and health facilities Family-friendly restaurants Eating out with children is fun if the conditions are right. We have a few tips for you on where a delicious break is guaranteed to be a success ;-) : right in the park, friendly staff, nappy-changing room, highchairs, children's play corner, lots of space : great breakfast buffet, certified as particularly child-friendly, nappy-changing room, high chairs, plenty of space, play corner, great start to a day at the zoo! : delicious ice cream, great homemade cakes, plenty of space, baby changing room, children's play corner : Russian log cabin with large&nbspplayground right in front of it, lots of animals right next to it, in winter there is delicious mulled wine and children's punch : a great large beer garden with children's playground in summer : large beer garden surrounded by greenery, several play options, above all lots of space to run and romp around : great breakfast spot in the warmer months, lots of space in the beer garden, right in the park, highchairs, changing corner, delicious food and super tasty ice cream - Milchbar Pinguin - Eating with a child in Leipzig - Musikpavillon - Gastronomy in Leipzig - Glashaus in Clarapark - Eating with a child in Leipzig - Beer garden at the Bayerischer Bahnhof - Gastronomy in Leipzig - ### Our recommendations - Disco/club - Beer garden - Beer garden - Beer garden - Beer garden - Café Show more Book tip Leipzig with children Would you like to find out more about Leipzig? Then we recommend the adorable . Together with **monkey girl Lipska** you will discover our beautiful city. Along the way, you'll learn lots of **interesting** and **curious things**. The perfect preparation for your trip to Leipzig! The picture book with short texts is available from **Windy Verlag**. Christin Krämer24. September 2026 Conclusion **You still have questions? Then get in touch with us!** Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Tourist Information Tel.: **+49 341 / 7104 - 260** E-mail: