Preparing your stay in Leipzig
Where can you find accommodation in Leipzig the quickest? In our search engine for the Leipzig hotels you will find the right answer! Also, find out in advance about any discounts to save a lot of money during your stay: The offer of the LEIPZIG CARD is available in various versions, and a three-day version is also available. Have you read everything and made a plan? Then you can finally get started!
Day 1 – Getting to know each other
After you have arrived in Leipzig in the evening and have regained your strength during your first night in the hotel and a delicious breakfast, you will head straight to the city center. Whether on foot or by train: Depending on where your accommodation is located, you can get to the city center quickly and directly. Leipzig's tram network is extensive and will take you through the whole city in just a few minutes: With your LEIPZIG CARD you can even travel within your 3-day stay free!
Your first goal is the Tourist information in Katharinenstraße. Here you will find your first and most important contact! In addition to city maps and souvenirs, you will receive exciting insider tips and can book experiences such as city tours or boat trips as well as purchase tickets for spectacular events.
As a start, we recommend a Stadtführungto get a first overview of Leipzig – the tour starts from the Tourist Information. While you walk through the city center and see numerous sights such as the Old City Hallthe Leipzig Opera and the glamorous passage system After discovering the area, another 90 minutes of bus travel follow after one hour, which will also take you to the outer districts such as Plagwitz, Gohlis and Südvorstadt as well as past the famous Monument to the Battle of the Nations During the tour you can start thinking about which of the numerous attractions you would like to take a closer look at in the next few days.
After the tour, you will be filled with numerous impressions and will first have to satisfy your hunger! Fortunately, Leipzig offers a unique culinary variety, with restaurants and inns to be found on almost every corner. Perhaps you have heard the term Auerbachs Keller You don't have to go far to find this traditional restaurant: The restaurant is located just a few meters away in the cellar of the famous Mädler Passage, which you already encountered during your city tour due to its glamorous and magnificent interior design. While enjoying traditional Saxon cuisine, you will also learn a lot about the history of the second oldest inn in Leipzig: Goethe often came here during his studies in Leipzig and dedicated a scene to Auerbach’s Cellar in Faust, his most famous literary work. An exciting and definitely worthwhile visit!
With a full stomach, you can move on to the next adventure. With your LEIPZIG CARD, nothing stands in the way of a discovery tour through Leipzig's museums! For example, you can get a discount on the GRASSI Museum The architecturally impressive Grassi building is divided into three unique museums: For lovers of Applied Arts, ethnology and Musical instruments There are numerous treasures and works of art hidden here that are waiting to be discovered. It is best to check out current exhibitions in advance to make your decision easier: you can easily spend several exciting hours in the museums.
So many different impressions can be really exhausting. Tired but satisfied, you want to go for a delicious dinner in a cozy atmosphere to end the eventful day appropriately. Beyerhaus in the south of Leipzig, which offers more than 500 seats and a large hall and vault as well as a pub lounge, is our recommendation. In addition to a wide variety of dishes, the Beyerhaus is known for one thing in particular: craft beer! An extensive menu lets you choose between several alternatives. With a little luck, one of the numerous events such as Poetry Slams, Theater or performances with Live music which the Beyerhaus regularly organizes. Enjoy the last hours of your first day before heading back to the hotel and your well-earned bed.
Day 2 – Adrenaline and Adventure
Well rested and well rested, you start your second day. Since Leipzig is known for its coffee culture, you can skip breakfast in the hotel today and head straight into the city center. A very special place to visit is the Kaffeehaus Riquet, as it stands for maintaining the tradition of old coffee houses. When you arrive there, you immediately notice the unique architecture and the facade of the building, from which the two copper elephant heads stand out. The interior also appears in a stylish ambience and leaves nothing to be desired. With a delicious breakfast with traditional Leipziger Lerche and the house's unique coffee, you start your second day well strengthened.
A constant highlight is the visit to the Leipzig Zoo From the main train station you can also easily get there by taking the next tram. At the entrance you can LEIPZIG CARD Make use of this offer to secure a discounted day ticket. Around 900 animal species are waiting for you in six different themed worlds, which are based on the natural habitat of the respective animals. Thanks to the numerous dining options, you can have a relaxed lunch here and feel like you are in the jungle or on safari during your rest. In the adjacent Gondwanaland There are also tropical temperatures of around 27 degrees, which give you a warm, cozy holiday feeling even on colder days. Go and say hello to the lion, elephant, giraffe and flamingo!
In the afternoon it is time to get active. For example, the KletterTurm Leipzig in the Mockau district. An old water tower serves as a scaffold for breathtaking climbing fun. Whether on the outside facade at a height of up to 40 meters or inside at a height of 30,5 meters: adrenaline is guaranteed! Special courses are also offered for beginners to get a feel for the adventure of climbing. Make the most of your stay in Leipzig and embark on a completely new adventure in the KletterTurm.
An alternative with safe ground under your feet or under your pedals is a guided bike tour with lipzi tours through Leipzig. During the tour you will also have great views of various attractions such as the New Town Hall, the zoo and the former Buntgarnwerke and get to know Leipzig's green lung, the numerous parks.
Exhausted from this somewhat different kind of exercise session, you head back towards the city center. You need a hearty meal and a drink or two to give your body enough energy for the evening ahead. Your route will take you to Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, which is considered the most famous pub mile in the city. One of the many great bars along the “KarLi” is the Irish pub KilliwillyWith a hearty dinner and an Irish beer or two from the extensive beer menu, you'll get in the mood and decide to explore the city's much-vaunted nightlife.
The "KarLi“ is the perfect place to go, as many young people gather at nightfall in all the clubs and bars that line the 2,5-kilometer-long street. Just a few meters from the Killiwilly removed, you will come across the Crash, a small trendy club that reflects the attitude to life in the southern suburbs of Leipzig in a special way. Have fun dancing! Before you head back to the hotel, you should continue on your way along the KarLi: there are numerous other locations with a unique atmosphere waiting for you here!
Day 3 – Experience cultural diversity
Today it's time for you again: off to the city center! What is the best way to start an eventful day with strength? That's right, a hearty meal consisting of breakfast and lunch. In short: Brunch. Your path will lead you into the Café Maître back to Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. You can indulge in the flair of “Little Paris” with fine French specialties.
For the rest of the day, you can enjoy a balanced mix of nature and city life. How about a boat trip on the Karl-Heine-Kanal and the White Elster? Thanks to your LEIPZIG CARD you will also receive a discount here and take the next train towards the Leipzig city harborThe boat rental offers a wide range of options, from single kayaks to four-person canoes. You can move your boat along the waterways at your leisure and enjoy the natural and green atmosphere that is so typical of Leipzig. Leipzig's beauty is only really tangible thanks to the extensive nature.
Since this is your last day in Leipzig, it is now time to hunt for souvenirs and gifts. In addition to the many souvenirs, which you can buy at the Tourist Information, you will find further Leipzig delicacies in the city center that will bring the charm of the city to your home. In numerous cafes such as the Café Kandler For example, you can Leipziger Lerche whose taste you were able to convince yourself of on the second day of your stay. The Leipziger Gose Bottled beer is also a welcome souvenir, which you can take home with you in Bayerischer Bahnhof Just take a stroll through the city center - you might even find your very own personal souvenir from our city among all the shops.
For your last evening, visit the Leipzig Opera on the program. Whether ballet, theater or music - the program is full of culture and is an absolute recommendation for all tourists who visit our city. In addition to a magnificent stage show, the opera impresses above all with its opera house, which is bursting with magnificent interior and exterior architecture - a true work of art. Sit back and enjoy the performance of the Leipzig Opera ensemble! The perfect end to your Leipzig adventure!
Tired and full of new impressions, you fall into your hotel bed one last time. While you reflect on the last few days, you may already be planning your next stay in Leipzig. We are definitely looking forward to seeing you again – see you soon!
With our LEIPZIG CARD you can perfectly round off your stay in our beautiful city. A daily ticket or 3-day ticket allows you numerous benefits and price advantages – you can also Public transport services to get to your destination. Just look at all the other information about LEIPZIG CARD yourself!
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