--- title: "Discover Leipzig in 72 hours!" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/discovered-leipzig-in-72-hours" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1279686/169646091f967409206908d5f1226b658d5e4ea468a72d60b96ba09c3809847d/monument-to-the-battle-of-the-nations-at-sunrise-culture-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Discover Leipzig in 72 hours! ============================= - Top highlight - 24/09/2026 Monument to the Battle of the Nations at sunrise - Culture in Leipzig You have three days to spare, want to get away from the stress of everyday life and finally go on vacation again? Then book your next stay in Leipzig today! Our beautiful city is not called the **"Little Paris"** of Germany for nothing: Here, big city flair meets pure nature! In addition to a diverse cityscape of impressive sights, an attractive old town and numerous lakes and parks, Leipzig greets you with traditional Saxon hospitality. Want to know more? Then read on, because we have collected some tips on what your **3-day stay** could look like! Preparation for your stay in Leipzig Where is the quickest way to find accommodation in Leipzig? In our search engine for the you will find the right answer! Find out about any discounts in advance so that you can save a lot of money during your stay: The offer is available in different versions, including a three-day version. Have you read everything and made a plan? Then you can finally get started! Day 1 - Getting to know each other Once you have arrived in Leipzig in the evening and have recharged your batteries during your first night in the hotel and a delicious breakfast, you can head straight into the city center. Whether on foot or by train: depending on where your accommodation is located, you can reach the city center quickly and directly. Leipzig's streetcar network is extensive and will take you all over the city in just a few minutes: with your **LEIPZIG CARD** you can even travel **for free** during your 3-day stay! Your first destination is the in Katharinenstraße. Here you will find your first and most important contact! In addition to city maps and souvenirs, you can get exciting insider tips and book experiences such as city tours or boat trips as well as purchase tickets for spectacular events. We recommend a to get an initial overview of Leipzig - the tour starts from the Tourist Information Office. While you walk through the city center and visit numerous sights such as the , the and the glamorous **passage system** After an hour, another 90-minute bus ride will take you to the outer districts such as Plagwitz, Gohlis and Südvorstadt as well as past the famous leads. During the tour, you can already start thinking about which of the numerous attractions you want to take a closer look at over the next few days. After the tour, you'll be full of impressions and ready to satisfy your hunger! Fortunately, Leipzig offers a unique culinary diversity, with restaurants and inns on virtually every corner. You may have heard the term during your first tour of Leipzig. You don't have to walk far for this traditional restaurant: The restaurant is located just a few meters away in the cellar of the famous , which you have already encountered during your city tour due to its glamorous and sumptuous interior design. While enjoying traditional Saxon cuisine, you will also learn a lot about the history of Leipzig's **second oldest inn**: Goethe used to stop off here during his student days in Leipzig and dedicated a whole scene to Auerbachs Keller in **Faust**, his most famous literary work. An exciting and definitely worthwhile visit! With a full stomach, it's on to the next adventure: now it's time to immerse yourself in the **Leipzig art and culture scene**! By the way: Since January 1, 2024, admission to the permanent exhibitions of the museums in Leipzig has been free of charge. The should definitely be at the top of your list. The architecturally impressive Grassi building is divided into three unique museums: For lovers of **applied art**, **ethnology** and **musical instruments** there are numerous treasures and works of art to be discovered here. It's 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 really wear you out. Tired but satisfied, you will want to enjoy a delicious dinner in a cozy atmosphere to round off the eventful day. The in the south of Leipzig, which offers more than 500 seats and a large hall and vaulted ceiling 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 bit of luck, one of the numerous events such as **poetry slams**, **theater** or performances with **live music** that the Beyerhaus regularly hosts will take place in the evening. Enjoy the last few hours of your first day before heading back to the hotel and your well-earned bed. - Visit the Tourist Information Centre at Katharinenstraße \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Old Town Hall in Leipzig \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Leipzig Erleben individual city tours \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Mädler-Passage \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - The "Große Keller" in Auerbachs Keller – Eating Out in Leipzig - Hall of the Beyerhaus - Gastronomy in Leipzig - A bird's eye view of the Grassi Museum - Museums in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Disco/club - Venue - Monument - Museum/art collection - Tourist information - Pedestrian zone - Inn Show more Day 2 - Adrenaline and adventure You start your second day well rested and refreshed. As Leipzig is known for its coffee culture, you can skip breakfast at the hotel today and head straight into the city center. A very special place to visit is the , as it stands for the preservation of the tradition of old coffee houses. Once there, the unique architecture and façade of the building, from which the two copper elephant heads stand out, immediately catch the eye. The interior also has a stylish ambience and leaves nothing to be desired. A delicious breakfast with traditional Leipziger Lerche and the hotel's unique coffee will give you a good start to your second day. A visit to the is always a highlight. You can also get there easily from the main train station on the next streetcar. At the entrance, you can use your **LEIPZIG CARD** to get a discounted day ticket. Around 900 animal species await you in six different themed worlds, which are modeled on the natural habitat of the respective animals. Thanks to the numerous catering facilities, you can enjoy a relaxed lunch here and feel like you're in the jungle or on safari during your break. In the adjacent **Gondwanaland** tropical temperatures of around 27 degrees also prevail, giving you a warm and cozy vacation feeling even on colder days. Get out and say hello to the lion, elephant, giraffe and flamingo! In the afternoon, it's time to get active. For example, the in the Mockau district. An old water tower serves as scaffolding for breathtaking climbing fun. Whether on the outer façade at a height of up to 40 meters or inside at a height of 30.5 meters: adrenaline is guaranteed here! Special courses are also offered for beginners to try out 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 the pedals is a guided bike tour with 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 sporting session of a different kind, you will head back towards the city center. A hearty meal and a drink or two are needed to give your body enough energy for the evening ahead. Your route will take you to **Karl-Liebknecht-Straße**, the city's most famous pub district. One of the many great bars along the "KarLi" is the Irish pub . A hearty dinner and an Irish beer or two from the extensive beer menu will get you in the right mood and you can decide to get to know the city's much sought-after nightlife. The "**KarLi**" is the perfect place to do so, as numerous young people gather at nightfall in all the clubs and bars that line the 2.5-kilometre-long street. Just a few meters from **Killiwilly** you will come across , a small trendy club that reflects the lifestyle in Leipzig's Südvorstadt in a very special way. Have fun dancing! Before you head back to the hotel, you should continue on your way to the : There are plenty more places with a unique atmosphere waiting for you here! - A bird's eye view of Kaffeehaus Riquet - Gastronomy in Leipzig - View of the jungle and the river in the "Gondwanaland" tropical hall at Leipzig Zoo, leisure, nature, animals, family outing - Friedenspark \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Karl-Liebknecht-Straße \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - View of the Killiwilly bar on the "KarLi" with the outdoor terrace during the day, gastronomy, leisure, cuisine - - - View of Café Puschkin and the outdoor seating area on the Karli trendy mile on a summer evening, Gastronomy, Leisure, Nightlife ### Our recommendations - Climbing - Guided tour - Zoo/animal park - Pub - Café Show more Day 3 - Experience cultural diversity Today it's time for you to hit the city center again! What's the best way to start an eventful day? That's right, a hearty meal consisting of breakfast and lunch. In short: **brunch**. This will take you to the back on Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. You can indulge in the flair of "Little Paris" while enjoying fine French specialties. For the rest of the day, you can look forward to a balanced mix of nature experience and city feeling. So how about a boat tour 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 . The boat hire offers a wide range of options, from single kayaks to four-person canoes. You can take your boat along the waterways at your leisure and enjoy the natural and green flair that is so typical of Leipzig. Leipzig's beauty becomes truly tangible thanks to its expansive nature. As this is your last day in Leipzig, it's time to hunt for souvenirs and takeaways. In addition to the many **souvenirs** that you can buy at the tourist information office, you will find other Leipzig delicacies in the city center that will bring the charm of the city home to you. In numerous cafés such as you can purchase **Leipziger Lerche** for example, the taste of which you could already convince yourself of on the second day of your stay. The **Leipziger Gose** bottled beer is also a welcome souvenir that you can buy at among other places. Take a stroll through the city center - you might even come across your very own souvenir from our city among all the stores. For your last evening, a visit to the is on the agenda. Whether ballet, theater or music - the program is full of culture and is an absolute recommendation for all tourists visiting our city. In addition to a magnificent stage show, the opera is particularly impressive 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. As you reflect on the last few days, you might already be planning your next stay in Leipzig. In any case, we look forward to seeing you again - see you soon! - Café Maître - Cafés in Leipzig - Leipziger Lerche \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Give-away Leipziger Gose \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Your meeting & conference in Leipzig: Augustusplatz and Leipzig Opera House - Canoe tour on the White Elster - Water City Leipzig - Bayerischer Bahnhof and Gosebrauerei- Gastronomy in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Venue - Beer garden - Café - Café - Water sports Show more Throwback or next trip to Leipzig? Did you like it so much that you're already thinking about your next trip to Leipzig? Then take a look at our tips for and - because a trip over one or two days is also worthwhile! By the way: With our you can perfectly round off your next stay in our beautiful city. A **day pass** or **3-day pass** gives you numerous **discounts** and **price advantages** - you can also use **public transport** for free to get to your destination. See you soon, we look forward to seeing you! Tom Williger24. 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: