Leipzig in 48 hours

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Don't worry! You can sleep in! But please don't eat anything or only a little! Because on Friday at 11 am your trip begins with a culinary city tour through Leipzig. The following are offered: various tours through districts such as Plagwitz, Schleußig or the Waldstraßenviertel, each showing different sides of the city – from industrial history to Gründerzeit districts. 

The guided tours usually last about three hours and take place in small groups. Together with a guide, you'll explore the neighborhood off the beaten tourist track, hear fascinating stories, and make several stops at selected cafes, workshops, and small shops. There, you'll have the opportunity to sample regional and international specialties. culinary sightseeing tourthat makes your mind and stomach smile.

After having eaten enough in the last few hours for the rest of the year, you roll on to the Zoo Leipzig. If your legs can no longer carry you, an uncomplicated How to Arrive by tram. Whether you are in the Gondwanaland by boat on the jungle river Gamanil or in the Pongoland It is up to you whether you support the anthropologists with your ingenuity in their research of the great apes. Or you can pay the meerkats a visit – perhaps they will move a little closer together for one of the coveted places on their rock. If, contrary to all expectations, you Hunger If you feel this way, there is bamboo bar or the Teichcafé among others fiery cuisine in the Hacienda Las Casas.

To make the evening pleasantsound To get there, you either go to the Gewandhaus at Augustusplatz or in one of the many Cabarets in the cityIf you choose the former, you will already see the 712 square meter ceiling painting “Song of Life” by Sighard Gille through the front of the glass building. Inside, concert highlights with the world-famous GewandhausorchesterIncidentally, it is not only the concert orchestra of the Gewandhaus, but also the orchestra of the Leipzig Opera and the ensemble that performs the Bach cantatas weekly in the Thomaskirche together with the THOMANERCHOR LEIPZIG (St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig).

But if you prefer the cabaret as an evening program, you will be delighted by a diverse program with national and international guest performances. In addition, most of the venues are located in the middle of the old town, which is easy to reach thanks to its many parking garages and the Markt stop.

Other tips for the evening include various dinner shows. It definitely won't be boring!

Freshly rested and fit as ever, we set off for Karli, because there the Café Puschkin with the breakfast awaits you. In the warmer seasons you can sit outside on the Karli in the midst of the morning hustle and bustle, and when the temperature drops you can snuggle up on the comfortable upholstered benches in subtle dark green. Delicious pancakes, omelettes and many other delicious breakfast treats await you here, including vegan versions.

An alternative is the IT IS or Café Cantona.

Hopefully you had a good breakfast, because at 10 a.m. your guided tour through Leipzig begins. And you'll be traveling on what some claim is probably the most popular mode of transport in Leipzig: the... Bicycle! It goes with lipzi tours through the traditional Old town, past famous monuments such as the Bach monument and through exciting districts such as the industrial district in Schleußig with the former colored yarn factoriesFor the bike tour, you (and your group) register in advance and then cruise for three hours through Leipzig's city center and most beautiful districts. You will be accompanied by a qualified tour guide and provided with all the relevant information about Leipzig. You can find all the offered tours here. here(Attention! There is a €10 surcharge if you need a rental bike).

By the way: A guided tour is of course not a must. You can also explore Leipzig on your own - with a nextbik toThe bike sharing provider has its Rental bikes There are bikes available all over the city, which you can rent easily, quickly and for a small fee using the nextbike app.

And for those who prefer a more relaxed approach to sport, we can offer one of the many City tours and sightseeing tours . Recommend

Afterwards you will experience the historical flair of the original banking and trading house im Barthels Hof from the 18th century. Where traders and money changers once did their business between stacked sacks, you will now find LunchThe family-run inn offers a classic culinary delight from Saxon Sauerbraten in red wine sauce to Barthel's potato pizza for a reasonable price.

Or you can sneak in among the suit-wearers and enjoy the view at Business lunches im Panorama Tower – but you should remember to make a reservation. Or maybe you can also traditionelle Kuche im Ratskeller be, where everything from fried salmon fillet to pork knuckle to vegetable schnitzel is included.

It is best to see for yourself what you like and dive into the gastronomic diversity from Leipzig.

What would a trip to Leipzig be without a bit of artistic inspiration? You can get it at Museum der bildenden Künste. It houses 80.000 objects under its roof - a cross-epochal mix of different art collectors. And the best part? Since January 1, 2024, you can visit the permanent exhibitions free of charge and wander through the hallowed halls with works by famous artists such as Lucas Cranach the Younger  or  Neo Rauch., the pioneer of the “New Leipzig School”.

If art is not your thing, then take a look at Schumann House The museum in the eastern centre of Leipzig is located in the former home of the musical couple Clara and Robert Schumann. It is not for nothing that the museum's motto is "Welcome to the Schumanns' home". Discover the modern life of the Schumanns with all your senses - from visual features to sounds to Compose to entire pieces of music. The new permanent exhibition is designed as a couples museum and is therefore unique in the musicians’ museum landscape. Further highlights are the magnificent Schumann Hall, sound space with sound installation and a Audioguides, which leads through the exhibition with artistic features. And if you are lucky, there will even be a upcoming concert (usually in the evening). A look into the Calendar of Events helps you decide whether to extend your stay in the museum until the evening or simply come back later.

Maybe it is time to review all the places you have seen and experienced in Leipzig in the last few hours… Take a look yourself and let your thoughts wander to 142 meters height Breathe in the fresh air of Leipzig. From the viewing platform some Panorama TowerFrom the top of the tower, the tallest building in Central Germany, you can see all of Leipzig and even farther for €5! Which sights from the last two days of your stay in Leipzig do you recognize from up here? ;)

The evening will culminate in a visit to the Noel's Ballroom. By doing Irish Pub and Ballroom there is a large selection Beers and traditional Irish Whiskeys, But also cocktail lovers and friends of non-alcoholic drinks will find what they are looking for here. While you enjoy a few snacks from the hearty American cuisine consumed, you can either have a more atmospheric Live music or chat with your friends in the Pub Team Quiz - in German or English - measure!

Alternatively, you can also visit the JET where good drinks, a round of air hockey or the free foosball tables await you.