--- title: "The best destinations for a family outing in the Leipzig region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/family-trip-region-leipzig" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923174/ef1c87219a7baed7f100a42ad9cc1b0027717614bfb2810d786bdcb9292b3413/bockwindm-hle-bad-d-ben-industrial-culture-in-the-leipzig-region.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share The best destinations for a family outing in the Leipzig region =============================================================== - Top highlight - 08/06/2026 Bockwindmühle Bad Düben - Industrial culture in the Leipzig region Finally summer, sun, summer vacation. And that's why we're giving you our insider tips for cool vacation days and the odd nice family excursion in the Leipzig region with your little and big kids. Do you like adventurous, sporty, historical or simply idyllic? There's something for every taste here. So, grab the family and find your favorite place in the Leipzig region together! Adventure fun for the whole family at BELANTIS amusement park You haven't made it to the yet? Or are you the kind of person who can't get enough of it? Then don't miss out on the AbenteuerReich offers! Dive into the fantastic world of the mascot "Buddel", who has created the BELANTIS adventure realm from the memories of his travels around the world and through time. In addition to the normal day ticket, which allows you to visit BELANTIS with its eight lovingly designed themed worlds and numerous attractions on any opening day, you can also purchase one of the new , which guarantee fun for a whole year. BELANTIS season passes not only give you unlimited admission and lots of price advantages at Leipzig's amusement parks, but also at regional partners and partner parks. **Your adventure awaits** After the royal welcome at BELANTIS Castle, the gateway to the eight imaginative adventure worlds opens up to visitors. With the family roller coaster , you can take a wild ride on the back of the snake through the Valley of the Pharaohs. But there are also roller coasters such as the in the Land of the Knights or the on the pirate island not only provide an exciting tingle in the stomach, but are also suitable for the whole family. With the roller coaster in the realm of the Temples of the Sun, there is even a roller coaster that is reserved for the very little ones between the ages of three and six. Right next to it you will find our adrenaline wonder . In between, there are always new opportunities for kids to prove their courage in adventurous tasks: Whether it's shaking the planks at Capt'n Black's pirate baptism, taking the Indian test on the Path of the Brave or digging for silver nuggets in the Land of the Counts - daredevils will get their money's worth here. You can reach the amusement park by **public transport** from Leipzig main station within 30 minutes. The S-Bahn lines 5, 5X and 6 take you to Markkleeberg S-Bahn station at regular intervals. From there, bus line 105 will take you to BELANTIS and back again. Please note the . - Cobra of Amun Ra at BELANTIS Adventure Kingdom - Leipzig for families - BELANTIS AbenteuerReich - Leipzig for families - Die "Fahrschule Frischling" ist eine Attraktion im BELANTIS AbenteuerReich ### Our recommendations - Parking SupaGolf in Bad Düben In , in the middle of the listed spa gardens, you can enjoy a real **trend sport**: . There are only a few courses like this in Germany so far. Here you are offered nine holes with lengths between 25 and 75 meters as well as a practice area for your first attempts at hitting! Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced golfer, the are easy to understand and therefore fun is guaranteed for **everyone between the ages of 5 and 99**. SupaGolf is based on traditional golf, but the ball you play with is larger than the traditional golf ball and made of plastic-covered foam. In comparison, it is much less dangerous, but the flight characteristics are the same. Thanks to the different colors, different players can easily distinguish the balls from one another. Have you got a taste for **Bad Düben and its sports offerings? Then let's go there! The town is connected via the **bus route 196** . The equipment hire station is located in the . Secure your playtime and a "Supa" experience now! - SupaGolf Bad D&#252;ben &#169; HEIDE SPA Susann Schmieder - SupaGolf Bad D&#252;ben &#169; HEIDE SPA Susann Schmieder ### Our recommendations - Crazy golf Golfing in the Groitzsch Adventure Golf Park Not only Bad Düben is a great place to play golf, but also the . You can find it in the south of Leipzig. An 18-hole **adventure golf course** has been created on 2,000 square meters, which is unique of its kind in **Central Germany**. All holes are covered with artificial turf like real golf and are elaborately modeled. **Adventure golf** is a hybrid of **minigolf and golf**. During the game, you have to overcome obstacles such as hills, dips or terrain transitions. Prove your skill on the courses, which are up to 25 meters long, and your accuracy over streams, through tunnels or even through the spinning water wheel! The really challenging courses feature playable elements that are reminiscent of our region, such as a shoe symbolizing the **Schusterviertel**, a wagon for the **open-cast mining** in the area and the Groitzsch water tower as a landmark of . Your little ones can try to hit one of the many holes on the **Kids-Green** and everyone else can also practice here to improve their accuracy. For breaks before, during and after the game, the with a cozy **beer garden** right next to the golf park. An extensive range of drinks, snacks and ice creams offers something for everyone. For a carefree **arrival and departure**, take the **bus line 100** to and from Markkleeberg S-Bahn station. Our **saving tips** for you: It's worth buying an attractive **family ticket**, which allows two adults and one child to play together. You can save money here! **Children** up to the size of a large golf club can also play for free when accompanied by paying players. - Groitzsch Adventure Golf Park - Leisure time in the Leipzig region - Groitzsch Adventure Golf Park - Leisure time in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Crazy golf ### "Ship ahoy" as the motto for your family excursion in the Leipzig region A sea voyage is fun, a sea voyage is beautiful. Because there you can see the **Neuseenland** and many other things... - MS Markkleeberg on Lake Markkleeberg - Passenger shipping in Leipzig's New Lake District Cruises on Lake Markkleeberg and Lake Störmthal Would you like to get to know the from a **different perspective** and enjoy the **summer sun** and a refreshing breeze? Then you are cordially invited to take part in one of the many **boat trips on the lakes** on your next family trip to the Leipzig region. The offers trips on the and from April to October. The trips on the **passenger ship "MS Wachau"** are particularly popular. Your beloved four-legged friends don't have to stay at home. Dry, well-behaved and on a short lead, they are welcome guests on board. A boat trip is therefore the perfect addition to a in Leipzig and the region. You can embark or disembark at four different landing stages, with a long tour taking 105 minutes. Are you satisfied with a one-hour tour on **Lake Markkleeberg**? Then you have the alternative of taking the **""**, which was newly built in 2014, between the lake promenade and **Auenhainer Bucht**. At almost 42 meters long and 9 meters wide, it is the larger of the two **passenger ships** and can accommodate up to 400 people. You can start your mini cruise on the **"MS Markkleeberg"** several times a day. A highlight for the little ones is the **sun deck** with a **stainless steel slide**, where children can play captain themselves on the mounted steering wheels. The tell you exactly when the trips with the ships are possible. - Supporting programme at Lake Markkleeberg \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - FMS Markkleeberg &#169;Passenger shipping Leipziger Neuseenland - FMS Markkleeberg 2023.jpg Out and about by boat on Lake Zwenkau Cast off! - is also the motto on board the "Santa Barbara" on the . Treat yourself to a relaxing break from everyday life and discover the idyllic beauty of Lake Zwenkau on a leisurely cruise. Feel the fresh breeze, let your gaze wander over the wide expanse of water and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. You don't need a reservation - you can get your tickets directly on the boat. Further information can be found . - View of the harbor on Lake Zwenkau - MS Santa Barbara on Lake Zwenkau - boat trip in Leipzig's New Lake District - Die MS Santa Barbara an ihrer Anliegestelle auf dem Zwenkauer See - Blick vom Boot aus nach draußen auf das Schild "MS Santa Barbara Fahrgastschiff Zwenkauer See", Leipziger Neuseenland, Ausflug, Freizeit ### Our recommendations - Water sports ### Digital time travel to castles in the Leipzig region On the trail of damsels and knights: The in Leisnig and the in the town of the same name. Both medieval buildings tell of their thousand-year history via interactive and family-friendly exhibitions. <p - Mildenstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region Mildenstein Castle Frieder Berg - a lovable tower - accompanies you and your kids through the rooms of **Mildenstein Castle** and makes the history excursion particularly exciting. The in the manor house of the castle complex, which was restored a few years ago, sheds light on the castle complex as an electoral nursery up to the year 1450. Here you can learn about the life of the electoral family and everyday life at the court of princes and princesses. Slip into typical court robes, try your hand at walking in clogs over the cobblestones of the time and capture the moment in front of the prepared selfie wall. ### Our recommendations - Audio guide Guided tours of Mildenstein Castle Would you like to prepare **bread and cereal dishes** in a contemporary way? Then we recommend the tasty experience tour to your heart. Together with the baker's maid, you will discover the historic black kitchens and storerooms and bake your own loaf of bread in the wood-fired oven or make your own grain dish on the stove. Boys in particular will love putting themselves in the role of a knight. The **Lore of armor and knights** is available on the guided tour . Questions about the protective iron parts are answered for the whole family. Try on chain mail, breastplate and helmet for yourself and find out how a knight lived in a castle. For directions, you can use the **,** which commutes between Leipzig and Döbeln, and get off directly below the castle at Leisnig station. - Mildenstein Castle - Sights in the Leipzig region - Mildenstein Castle courtyard - Sights in the Leipzig region - Mildenstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - Mildenstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - Rochlitz Castle The majestic building of the is a real visitor magnet and our tip for your next family excursion in the Leipzig region. Did you know that one of the most impressive and influential women of the Reformation era had her widow's seat here? Do you know the unknown heroine? We're talking about **Elisabeth von Rochlitz**. As the daughter-in-law of Duke George the Bearded, she enforced the Reformation against his will in her offices and . One part of the is dedicated to the events surrounding Elisabeth von Rochlitz and the role of women at the time of the Reformation. You can see in today's office that even little princes apparently used unobserved moments to get up to mischief. Frederick the Wise and John the Steadfast or Ernest and Albrecht of Saxony probably immortalized themselves personally with their **doodles** on the walls, which remained hidden under a layer of plaster for over 500 years and were only discovered by chance during restoration work. The many motifs from everyday and military life, houses, turrets, ornaments and texts offer you exciting insights into life at the time. Why you should definitely visit Rochlitz Castle, however, awaits you in the Hauptmannsstube. The room itself doesn't look very inviting, downright unfinished. The highlight is a so-called **virtual reality headset**, which allows you to take a **tour** through the centuries with their different building eras. You put on the glasses and find yourself in a virtual **3D animation** of the room. You navigate interactively through the animation with your eyes and can visit the room in different historical eras. A great way to travel! Rochlitz Castle also has a lot to offer . For a relaxed journey during your family outing in the Leipzig region, we recommend that you travel by **car**. There are plenty of parking spaces available around the castle . - - - Rochlitz Castle - - ### Our recommendations - Palace On the trail of nature - out and about and multimedia in Bad Düben Long before humans settled in the , **beavers** were an important part of the Düben Heath. In the meantime, the furry rodents were thought to be almost extinct, but today, with a bit of luck, you can spot some of them on the through the Düben Heath. You can get to from Leipzig on the **bus route 196** from Leipzig main station; some buses also allow you to take bicycles with you depending on the timetable. Once you arrive in Bad Düben, first visit the **NaturparkHaus**. Here you can not only borrow **beaver adventure rucksacks** and **bicycle bags**, but also visit the **exhibition** which is well worth a visit. You can find out exciting multimedia information on the topics of **"Wildlife experience"**, **"Home and nature"** and **"Climate change"**. The Nature Park House is also the starting point for the **Heath Beaver Tour**. The **quality hiking trail**, which is over 30 kilometers long, can be divided into several sections and offers a beautiful wooded **heath landscape** as well as a number of interesting points of interest. In the , for example, you can visit the **Moor Adventure Garden**, the **Museum Village** and the **Bat Garden**. Or how about a family excursion to the ? Here you can find out how charcoal is made. Along the tour, you can discover **information boards** from Beaver **Billi Bockert** with useful information or spot the animals live at selected **observation points**. . - Eine Mutter schaut mit ihrem Sohn in einen Ausstellungskasten mit einem ausgestopften Biber im NaturparkHaus Dübener Heide - Bad Düben windmill - industrial culture in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Historical site 30.05 km - Premium grade hiking trail With steam through the heathland - Oschatz and surroundings Haven't you always dreamed of taking a ride on a **steam locomotive** **view of the panorama** to discover something completely new? From this is no problem: puffing and whistling, the , the so-called **narrow-gauge railway**, through the **heath landscape** to Glossen. The lovingly restored **locomotive**, which was built more than 100 years ago, and the **passenger carriages,** which have been painstakingly rebuilt, exude a nostalgic flair that is second to none. Perfect for your family excursion in the Leipzig region! Since summer 2017, the new observation car of the Döllnitzbahn has also been in use on trips with suitable weather conditions. On the route, which runs on a total of around **50 selected dates per year**, you can easily get on and off at several stops. It is also easy to take bicycles with you; a cycle path follows the railroad line along the river **Döllnitz** - so you can ideally combine train and bike rides on sections of the route. On arrival back in Oschatz, it is worth taking a **trip into the town center**. The church is located directly behind the market square and can be seen from afar. Its characteristic twin towers not only look impressive, but are also accessible from the inside: **199 steps** you'll find yourself in the middle of the **Türmerwohnung,** where the Oschatz Türmer lived until the 1960s. In the charmingly renovated dwelling, you can take a short breather over a coffee, let your gaze wander over the small town from the porch or discover many details in the tiny rooms where up to 14(!) children of the family lived at the time.</p - Oschatz market square with town hall and St. Aegidien church - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - Marketplace Oschatz - Döllnitzbahn "Wilder Robert" - Leipzig region - - Excursion on the "Wilder Robert" narrow-gauge railroad - Holidays in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Railway/narrow-gauge railway - Church O-Schatz Park Speaking of children: they have countless opportunities to let off steam in the , which is a ten-minute walk from the church and offers countless opportunities to let off steam: **E-cars, carousel, maze, bouncy castle, mini golf**, an extensive **animal park** and one of the largest **coffee pot collections** in the world are waiting to be discovered - and all with **free admission**. - Minigolf in O-Schatz-Park - Leisure time in the Leipzig region - Coffee pot collection in O-Schatz Park - Leisure time in the Leipzig region - Zoo in O-Schatz-Park - Leisure activities in the Leipzig region - Minigolf in O-Schatz-Park - Leisure time in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Zoo/animal park Meaningful discoveries in the vacation village of Höfgen If you fancy a leisurely stroll with the family, you should make your way to . Getting to the Leipzig region for your family trip is easy: From Leipzig main station, take the regional train to the terminus . From here, follow the signs through the picturesque village towards **Frauenkirche** into the **Muldental**. Walk along the **Mulderadweg** upstream over the blue **pedestrian bridge** to the left bank of the river. With the village of **Höfgen** already in sight, first turn left towards **Naturschutzhütte** and follow the path towards **Jutta-Park**, which is located above the Mulde on a **porphyry plateau**, inviting you to take a **walk** and, somewhat hidden, is home to an enchanted, overgrown viewing tower. Following the path back towards the village, there is a wonderful view over the **Mulde Valley** at a free-standing **brass sculpture**; here you can enjoy the **extensiveness of the landscape** and hear the distant sound of motorcyclists rattling along the other side of the river. Back in the valley, and thus in the village itself, you first rest opposite a **minigolf course**. The **free seat near the river** will appeal to older children, while younger ones can have fun in the adjacent **playground**. The village with all its activities is also definitely worth a visit:**dreamy, winding alleyways** invite you to **explore**. Whether it's the **goat courtyard**, the **ancient waterworks** or the , which has remained unchanged since 1654, there is **a touch of history** and renewal everywhere. Back on the river, visit the before taking advantage of the **ferry service on the Mulde**, which is active from Easter to October, on the way back to Grimma. - A couple and a woman in traditional costume at the Wassermühle Museum in Grimma in the Leipzig region - Mother and child on a suspension bridge over a river, castle in the background. - View of a historic bridge and a castle, surrounded by green nature and reflecting water. - Woman in traditional costume with wicker basket at the inn Museum Wassermühle in Grimma in the Leipzig region - - River with green banks, a small ferry floats in the water. Blue sky over the scene. ### Our recommendations 8.29 km - Themed hiking trail 11.09 km - Hiking Paddle in hand, off to the water - water fun in the Leipzig region Leipzig is a **water paradise**. The same applies to the region. It gets cozy with - for example in Neuseenland. Get in your canoe, put your paddle in the water and don't forget your waterproof camera equipment. It could hardly be more idyllic. Need more adrenaline? The , for example, is a wilder place. There you can raft on **one of the most modern whitewater facilities in Europe**. The 270-metre-long canal is full of action in a rubber dinghy. Or do you dare to try ? At the **surf spot in the canoe park**, you can do this on a **standing wave**. With the board under your feet, up to 8,000 liters of water flow under your feet every second - that's pretty damn close to real surfing! Of course, there are also . Water fun of a different kind, but no less challenging, can be found at . The large covers an area of 1,400 square meters. Whether young or old - no one will want to go home here. You can also try out **wind or kite surfing, stand-up paddling, sailing** and much more. Back to the leisurely part: you can discover lots of nature and culture on a . Monasteries, castles and picturesque villages on the Zwickau, Freiberg or even the United Mulde invite you to marvel and linger. Our tip: Try the of paddling and pedaling on your family trip in the Leipzig region. After that you'll know: Yes, it really is even more idyllic. No matter how you spend your days off, we wish you a great and eventful vacation in the Leipzig region and look forward to your reports! You can get a few more **inspirations for your family trip in the Leipzig region** in this beautiful video . ### Our recommendations - Water sports - Water sports Leipzig Travel08. June 2026 Conclusion Do you still have **questions**? Then get in touch with us**! **Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH** **Tourist Information** **Tel: +49 (0)341 / 7104-260** **Mail: