The 10 best photo spots in Leipzig
1. colored yarn plants
The Colored Yarn Works in West Leipzig are located in the district of Plagwitz. Once used as the Sächsische Wollgarnfabrik with over two thousand employees, they are now the largest industrial monument of the Gründerzeit era. Since their renovation at the beginning of the 20th century, they have provided space for 48 residential units. Only the clinker brick façade with its red brick architecture and decorative bright natural stone structures is a reminder of the building's original use and is therefore a popular subject for (amateur) photographers. The bridge on the second floor, which connects the complexes on both sides of the Weiße Elster, is also a popular photo motif.
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2nd Könneritz Bridge
Built in 1869, the Könneritzbrücke was originally a wooden bridge to connect the then industrially growing district of Plagwitz with Schleußig. In 1899, however, the wooden frame over the White Elster was replaced by the still existing iron construction . Today, the bridge is one of the city's technical monuments and impresses photographers above all with its truss girder and arch construction with the riveted iron girders. Accordingly, it is rightly one of the 10 best photo spots in Leipzig.
3. aurelienstrasse
If you walk along Aurelienstraße and want to cross to the other side of the Karl-Heine-Kanal then you can walk over the small colorful pedestrian bridge . The bridge is a real eye-catcher, especially for photo shoots. From there, you also have a beautiful view of the King Albert Bridge, which features a mix of historicism and modernism architectural styles. The triple-arch bridge with clinker stone was built under the direction of Dr. Karl Heine in 1874 and renovated by the city in 2010. To this day, the bridge is a popular photo motif in the west of Leipzig.
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4. bridges in Johannapark
The Johannapark in the western center of Leipzig once belonged to the Leipzig banker Willhelm Seyfferth. He had the park laid out in the English style according to designs by Lennée and named it after his eldest daughter Johanna, who died at an early age. After his death, Seyffert left the park to the city of Leipzig on the condition that the green space would always remain as it was built.
In the middle of Johannapark, two bridges adorn the landscape and connect a small island in the middle of the lake with the surrounding mainland. The bridges are a special photo motif for weddings, for example. Our tip: From the shore of the lake with view of the bridges you get an incomparable view of the City Tower and the New Town Hall.
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5th Street of October 18
The Street of October 18 received its name in memory of the victory day of the Allies over Napoleon in the Battle of Nations of 1813. It connects the Bayerischer Platz and the Völkerschlachtdenkmal and is a continuation of Windmühlenstraße. Up to the small bend, which is approximately at the level of Semmelweißstraße you have a perfect view of the New Town Hall in a north-westerly direction. After the bend, the Völkerschlachtdenkmal can be easily recognized and photographed from the sidewalk. You get a unique view of these two Leipzig sights in one go, so to speak, which makes Straße des 18. Oktober one of the best photo spots in Leipzig twice over.
6. palm garden weir
The Palmengartenwehr is also known as Oberes Elsterwehr and is located in the west of Leipzig. At the Palmengarten, the southern end of the Elster basin, you can find the weir bridge of the Palmengarten weir. At this point, the water from the Old Elster, the Elster floodbed and the Elster merges and is channelled under the weir bridge into the Elster basin .
The weir is a technical monument and symmetrically constructed. The bridge is encased in granite stone and the three cottages on it are covered with red hip roofs . Due to its visual features, the Palmgartenwehr is also a popular photo motif for those interested in architecture. You can experience a particularly beautiful atmosphere at the Palm Garden Weir when dusk begins and the weir bridge is illuminated by the lanterns.
7. racecourse Scheibenholz
Opened in September 1867 Galopprennbahn Scheibenholz has a size of 30 hectares and is located in the Leipzig Südvorstadt district. There has been a wooden stand on the site since 1907, which was built under the direction of architect Otto Paul Burghardt . It offers space for up to 900 guests and underwent a renovation between 2010 and 2012. The typical double towers of the building were retained, which are still a real eye-catcher at the racecourse today. The metal lettering, which has taken on a real "vintage look" due to the weather conditions, is also a great photo motif. All in all, you will be impressed by the historic architecture and spaciousness of the grounds and are sure to take a nice photo or two.
But watch out! The racecourse grounds are not always visible, as in our photos. However, there are regular events (actually also real race days!) where you can see the location up close.
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8. city tunnel
The City Tunnel connects the north and south of the city with S-Bahn tracks and runs right through Leipzig city center. With a length of 3,187 meters, it has several stations, which have been individually designed.
For example, the stop at Bayerischer Bahnhof is a feast for the eyes for all architecture lovers. The 140 meter long station was built in modern style and has coloured struts at the northern entrance, which is located at Bayerischer Bahnhof, which connect the walls along the stairs and escalators. Whether you want to photograph this architectural feature alone or take the opportunity to take the perfect and urban Instagram picture - the City Tunnel station at Bayerischer Bahnhof is a real eye-catcher.
The underground S-Bahn station at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz also impresses with its transparent design. It also has a length of 140 meters and a light-flooded hall, so you won't have the feeling of being in a subway station. Here, too, you are of course free to decide how you want to stage this great Leipzig photo spot.
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9th Arena at the Panometer
The former gasometer made of brick now serves as an open-air location for various events. The Arena is located directly next to the Leipzig Panometer in the Südvorstadt district. Oversized 360° panoramic images have been exhibited there since 2003. During your visit, it is particularly worth taking a look upwards, as the arena, built in theindustrial style today only has a roof construction without a cover. As a result, the various events can be enjoyed in the open air, but completely protected from the wind.
The24-metre-high building has adiameter of 47 meters and can accommodate up to 500 people. The arena is therefore the perfect place to experience Leipzig industrial culture up close or one of the open-air events in summer . It is also a special photo spot between Leipzig's Südvorstadt district and the Connewitz district.
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10th staircase of the Leipzig Opera
Do you love pompous architecture? Then the Oper Leipzig is the "place-to-go" for you! In addition to great performances by the opera or the Leipzig Ballet, there is a lot to discover off stage . In particular, the staircase of the Leipzig Opera, covered with a red velvet carpet, makes visitors feel like royalty for a brief moment and creates an exclusive atmosphere. The special architectural style of the staircases also offers you a unique view when you look over the railings.
It is best to plan time for one of the many events at the opera during your visit to Leipzig or take part in a guided tour of the magnificent building, giving you the opportunity to take a great photo or two.
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Extra tip photo spots in Leipzig: view over Leipzig and the region
At 96.8 meters high, The Westin Leipzig is one of the tallest buildings in Leipzig. If you book a room here, you will be rewarded with an outstanding view over our beautiful city. You can also enjoy the best views on the roof terrace of the hotel INNSiDE by Meliá in the publicly accessible Bar Cabana . The FELIX in the former main post office, which opened in 1964 and was renovated in 2018, also offers you a unique view of Augustusplatz from the roof terrace.
The Fockeberg, whose official name is Trümmerkippe Bauernwiesen, is also an idyllic vantage point at a height of 153 meters. You can also enjoy a great view over the city from the almost 31-metre-high Bismarck Tower Lützschena-Stahmeln, the highest vantage point in the north of Leipzig.
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More cool tips and places away from the mainstream can be found in our Leipzig insider tips.
Have you already found your personal favorite photo spot and now want to share it with the world? Then share your tip for the best photo spots in Leipzig in the comments or get in touch with us!
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