Holiday Fun for Explorers
What do you do when you can suddenly make the most of the day? It's clear - follow the best tips for the ultimate holiday fun and get outside, walk through the rustling autumn leaves, have lots of fun and experience the autumn holidays in Leipzig!
Colorful autumn program & Halloween spectacle at the zoo
On the trail of nature – where could this be better than in Zoo Leipzig? Here you can expect a fascinating wilderness in the middle of Leipzig. In the six exciting adventure worlds, 650 different types of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that you can discover, observe and search for together with your kids. Or even better: that you can with trained zoo guides at the 60-minute holiday tour Here you can find out about the latest highlights and experience the variety of Zoo Leipzig with a small group of max. 15 people.
If that is not enough for you, you can also take part in the program "Zoo Holiday Kids" which is mainly aimed at Children from 10 to 14 years From October 06th to 10th, you can get to know the zoo up close for 5 days, discover the diversity of the animal world and learn more about species protection. Fun and education are the main focus!
Important: Participation in the holiday program ("Zoo Holiday Kids" as well as the holiday tour) must be booked in advance (plus entrance ticket).
Allen Halloween fans among you we lay the South American Halloween spectacle Day of the Animal Dead From 31 October to 02 November you can look forward to fascinating walk-acts,acolorful stage program with music and dance, pumpkin hunt including competition, delicious food and many other exciting activities. The magical light and the spooky creatures will put you in ecstasy, especially in the evening.
Our advice: Anyone who comes to the zoo dressed up particularly well on Halloween day will even get free entry (only on October 31.10st for children up to 16 years).
When?
Holiday tour dates: October 8, 2025 | October 15, 2025
"Zoo Holiday Kids" program from October 06.10 to October 10.10.2025, XNUMX
Halloween spectacle from October 31.10 to November 02.11.2025, 10, from 17 a.m. to XNUMX p.m.
Where?
Zoo Leipzig, Pfaffendorfer Straße 29, 04105 Leipzig
Puzzle hunt through the Panometer
"Where is Claude?" - this question will be asked in October in Panometer Leipzig This is something we hear frequently. Throughout the month, a large-scale puzzle hunt where - how could it be otherwise - the artist of the current 360° panorama exhibition is sought. Various puzzle envelopes lead the participating children, families and the young at heart to the hiding place of Claude Monet, where ultimately even great prices wait. Registration is not required. The puzzle envelopes can be purchased for 1 Euro (plus admission price) at the Panometer ticket office throughout October.
Also exciting: During the autumn holidays, the Panometer also offers thematic family tours The formats "True or False? – A Guided Tour for Guessing Along," "Dark Secrets – The Shadow Side of Painting," and "Up Close – Painting with All the Senses" alternate regularly. Guessing, puzzling, and trying things out are absolutely encouraged!
Another insider tip: On 30 October, the Panometer will host a special Flashlight guide As part of the family tour "Dark Secrets," the dark stories behind the beloved works of art will be revealed. The tour begins at 5:15 PM, and tickets cost €17 (plus admission). You can register for the tour by email (service@panometer.de). And be sure to bring your own flashlights!
All dates and further information can be found here.
Digital city tour "Leolina's Adventure"
Discover Leipzig in a very special way with "Leolina's Adventures" - dem digital city tour from the app "Explore Leipzig", which will take you and your kids into the fascinating world of the city!
Accompany the young lioness Leolina on her adventurous journey when she wakes up in the lively city center of Leipzig, not knowing where she comes from. As Leolina explores the streets of Leipzig, she meets some of the city's famous people, including Goethe, Lene Voigt and even the Messemännchen. They all help her find her true home.
Your mission: Help Leolina discover her origins! If you embark on this adventure in the city center of Leipzig and solve some exciting puzzles, you can even expect a little surprise, which you can pick up at the Tourist Information!
The tour lasts between 1,5 and 2 hours and takes you playfully to the most famous sights of Leipzig. At the same time, you will learn interesting facts about the city and its history. It is the perfect opportunity to explore Leipzig with your family in a fun and educational way.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to see Leipzig through Leolina's eyes and experience your own adventure in this fascinating city.
With "Leolina's Adventure" your family trip to Leipzig will be a unforgettable experience. Have fun exploring!
To download: Google Play Store or Apple App Store
With map and compass to the destination – a scavenger hunt through Leipzig
Grab your friends and compete against each other in an exciting Prey another day At the Leipzig city detectives your quick mind, a keen eye for detail and of course team spirit are required. Within 90 minutes, your team must decipher all the clues to cross the finish line as the winner and treasure You want more puzzle fun? Then take part in a public leadership part and explore Leipzig in the Dark. With the scary flashlight rallies Thieves must be unmasked and invisible symbols must be deciphered. And you even have to go looking for clues with a magnifying glass to decipher everything that is hidden. So don't forget to bring your own flashlight to be well prepared!
When?
Thematic rallies (e.g. scavenger hunt through Leipzig city centre): date on request
Flashlight Rally: October 25, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where?
Am Markt 1, 04109 Leipzig (City History Museum, Old Town Hall, passage, in front of the passage of the Old Town Hall, market side)
Participatory Autumn Holidays in Leipzig
Yes, of course, we've learned enough at school and now we're finally doing everything during the holidays, but not cramming. Easy to think about, but unfortunately very difficult to do with all the exciting hands-on activities...
Are you still doing or are you already making? – Maker days Leipzig
In the Maker days the workshop will digital, And kreativ. And much more, because the focus is on your kids’ ideas. Whether Making films, sewing with a sewing machine, tinkering and soldering, developing games, upcycling or experimenting – there are no limits to your imagination. Over a total of four days, the young makers learn handicrafts and digital tools to use artificial intelligence creatively, build with wood, print 3D figures or make your own films. And the best thing? Participation is completely free! You can choose which and how many days your kids want to participate. A prior registration via the website is mandatory. Don't miss out on this great holiday offer!
When?
October 14 to 17.10.2025, 9, from 16 a.m. to XNUMX p.m.
Note: Parents are also welcome to attend the closing ceremony on October 17 :)
Where?
"Friendship of Nations" in Grünau, Stuttgarter Allee 9, 04209 Leipzig
interactive exhibitions at the UNIKATUM Children's Museum
Experienced interactive exhibitions for children and families on two levels in the UNIKATUM Children's Museum in Leipzig. For example, at the interactive exhibition in VR-LabHere your kids can come into contact with virtual reality and try out the interactive stations for themselves. This is also the case in the "Living Aquarium", where children can create and feed virtual sea creatures themselves. Things get really tricky with "Icaros flight simulator", which requires a lot of skill. The new interactive exhibition is also particularly exciting "HandWerkStadt", the first insights into the professional orientation and allows you to experience professions such as carpentry or dental technician up close. Riddles about fruits and plants await you outdoors in the Garden of Life – do you think you can guess them all? An overview of all exhibitions is available here.
When?
During the fall break 2025: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Where?
UNIKATUM Children's Museum, Zschochersche Straße 26, 04229 Leipzig
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This is Art – Crafting in the Museum of Printing
To make your kids even more colourful and creative this autumn, the fall break courses im Museum of Printing from 07 to 17 October great Workshops around that Print offered.
The program kicks off on October 07 with the "Intaglio Printing" workshop. Here, image ideas are etched into CDs, Terapacks, or zinc plates using a needle, inked, and printed using an old press. With specially created, colorful works of art to take home, what more could a child want?
Other workshops include creating prints from autumn leaves or spooky Halloween greeting cards.
The fact is: At the end of each workshop, all participating kids have something they've created themselves to take home. A great souvenir!
When?
Autumn holiday courses from October 07th to 17.10.2025th, XNUMX, prior registration required!
Where?
Museum of Printing, Nonnenstraße 38, 04229 Leipzig
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Autumn holidays in Leipzig to let off steam
Finally free and nothing to do (for school), so put your feet up. Or you can put them in flip-flops. Or in JUMP socks to really let off steam and jump more than ever before with the Bounce Jump. Or put on sneakers and off to lofty heights.
Higher, faster, further – adrenaline rush at JUMP House Leipzig
And you jump, jump again and again – in JUMP House Leipzig THE craziest trampoline hall in the entire region awaits you. Promised! 10 varied attractions with over 100 trampolines waiting for you to jump up and down. One of the highlights is definitely the Bounce JUMP, spectacular obstacle course, where you compete against each other and jump for the best time. Only those who use the trampolines skillfully will master the obstacle course and can final jump from a height of two meters as well as a action video of your own course run. So, get on your toes and jump!
Do you want to compete with your schoolmates in a jumping competition during the holidays? Then the FerienJUMP maybe just the right thing for you ;)
Important: Please in advance online book a jump time!
When?
Monday to Thursday (14 p.m. to 19 p.m.), Friday (14 p.m. to 20 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 21 p.m.), Sunday (10 a.m. to 19 p.m.)
Note that the Opening hours can vary during the holidays!
Where?
JUMP House Leipzig, Markranstädter Straße 8a, 04229 Leipzig
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Push your limits – bouldering at Bloc No Limit and Kosmos
Your climbing skills are unmatched, but your parents are concerned about you climbing around at dizzying heights? No problem, because Leipzig has many great opportunities for (safe) Climbing and bouldering to offer! How about a visit to the bouldering hall BLOC NO LIMIT? The team offers two-hour Taster courses which make it easier to get started with the popular sport of climbing. Of course, a visit is also worthwhile during regular opening hours.
Im Kosmos, the largest indoor climbing hall in the west of Leipzig, will also trial courses for parents with children Within a one and a half hour course you will learn the most important basics and techniques. You can also children's birthday be celebrated!
When?
Bloc No Limit: Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 23 p.m. (including public holidays)
Kosmos: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 23 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m. (including public holidays)
Where?
Bouldering hall Bloc No Limit: Brandenburger Str. 26, 04347 Leipzig
Kosmos Boulderhalle: Erich-Zeigner-Allee 64c, 04229 Leipzig
For water lovers – Riff and Heide Spa bathing areas
When it starts to get colder outside, the sweaters go to the front of the closet and swimwear and bikinis are pushed to the very back. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t really go swimming can. Let off steam, relax and simply have fun in the warm water you can enjoy the bathing area in the RIFF in Bad LausickThere you will also find attractions such as a water playground, three and five meter high diving towers, adventure slides and a toddler pool.
Im HEIDE SPA In Bad Düben you can enjoy relaxing Bathing area and varied sauna world hand in hand and make your visit a very special experienceVery young visitors enjoy the toddler paddling pool with slide indoors or with Sandy beach outside.
When?
RIFF: daily from 9 am to 22 pm (during holiday season), regular opening hours are available here.
HEIDA SPA: open daily from 10 am to 22 pm
Where?
RIFF spa and leisure pool, Am Riff 3, 04651 Bad Lausick
Heide Spa, Bitterfelder Straße 42, 04849 Bad Düben
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Castle ghosts and adventures – scary-beautiful autumn holidays in Leipzig and the region
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, when miracles were still real…the castles and palaces in the Leipzig region show you and your kids the fairytale land during the holidays!
Scary or spooky? – Halloween days Belantis
It's fall break - what does that mean? Now think carefully. Halloween (and with it, of course, Reformation Day) are getting closer and closer. If you can’t decide between sweet or sour, Belantis – The Adventure Kingdom you can find it with more than 60 attractions and scary labyrinths definitely in the right place. Halloween Adventure wait the scary labyrinths for young and old – scary fun is guaranteed for the whole family! Fantastic creatures are waiting for little horror fans. With your older kids you can venture unsuspectingly into the Tomb of Horror and thus solves a millennia-old Curse of the Pharaoh that sends a chill down your spine. In the dark corridors of the pyramid, an inscription by the architect Imhotep, the Egyptian Curse of Imhotep summoned. Can you make it out of the pyramid?
When?
Halloween special on the following days (10 am - 20 pm)
- Friday and Saturday, October 3rd & 4th, 2025
- Friday and Saturday, October 10th & 11th, 2025
- Friday and Saturday, October 10th & 11th, 2025
- Friday and Saturday, October 10th & 11th, 2025
- Friday and Saturday, October 10th & 11th, 2025
Where? BELANTIS – The Adventure Kingdom, Zur Weißen Mark 1, 04249 Leipzig
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Not for the faint of heart – Horror Tour Leipzig
Vampires and witches, ghosts and spirits, they are there where you are not looking. But in the approximately 90-minute horror tour Through Leipzig at night you will get to know them and the scariest stories Gravediggers, believers in ghosts and of course vampires. Visit the spookiest corners of our otherwise peaceful city and gets to know Leipzig from its dark side. Be careful: goosebumps guaranteed!
And for those who like it even scarier, we can offer the special Halloween program from 23 October to 02 November, where in addition to the horror tour also the Cemetery tour "Corpses, Leprosy, Lucifer" is offered.
When?
from Thursday to Sunday at 20:30 pm or by appointment (Prices: adults 16,00 €, reduced 14,00 €)
Where?
Meeting point is in front of the Neues Augusteum, Augustusplatz 10, 04109 Leipzig
Note: A previous Registration is absolutely necessary!
Royal Children in the Baroque Palace of Delitzsch
A treasure hunt in a castle? In the ancient walls of the Baroque Palace Delitzsch your kids can chase the notorious treasure of the castle ghost Hugo as royal children. What do you need for this? Nothing but a lot of courage! So come on – the castle adventure "Holiday fun for royal children" is already waiting for you!
When?
Holiday program: "Treasure Hunt in the Castle" on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Duration: 1,5 hours each (participation fee: 3€ per child, 6€ per adult)
Note: Please register in advance by calling 034202 / 67208 or by email: barockschloss@delitzsch.de
Where?
Delitzsch Baroque Palace, Schloßstraße 31, 04509 Delitzsch
Meeting point in the foyer at the castle
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Adventure Time Travel at Rochlitz Castle
The castle adventure is not over yet? Then take a look at Rochlitz Castle There you can expect a fall holiday program for the whole family. From fairytale tours through the historic castle over Baking in the rustic castle kitchen to visiting a knight's school - there is definitely a lot here for royal children!
When?
Autumn holidays (04. to 19.10.2025): Mon - Fri, 10 am to 17 pm and Sat - Sun, 10 am to 18 pm
Where?
Rochlitz Castle, Sörnziger Weg 1, 09306 Rochlitz
So, let's get out there and really enjoy the autumn holidays in Leipzig! Have fun!
Do you have any questions about the autumn holidays in Leipzig? Then please contact us!
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Tourist Information
Phone: +49 341/7104 - 260
Email: info@ltm-leipzig.de