--- title: "Leipzig in 48 hours" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/leipzig-in-48-hours" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1283740/c28fc66c13e69b75dd9998ea4219ac6c2b61dcb10ab43c6d7c265f48ef379ca1/sunset-at-augustusplatz-sights-in-leipzig-leipzig-convention-bureau.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Leipzig in 48 hours =================== - Top highlight - 24/09/2026 Sunset at Augustusplatz - Sights in Leipzig \| Leipzig Convention Bureau One look at your diary and you realize: Between pages full of scribbled appointments of the utmost importance, there is actually a whole weekend where you still have nothing planned. Do you want to fill this time with wonderful experiences? Then come to Leipzig. So that you don't have to plan for long and can be sure to discover the most exciting corners of the city, this blog post serves up a variety of suggestions **for your 48 hours in the city** - in bite-sized morsels. Day 1: Morning Whether you want to spend the night before your trip in the **hotel** or just the **overnight stay** between the days is up to you. To find a **offer** that suits both the price and the location, take a look at our to find the best rooms available for your stay in Leipzig! - Studio hotel room at the conference hotel Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig \| Leipzig Convention Bureau Day 1: Morning 11-14 h Don't worry! You can sleep in! But please eat little or nothing! Because on Friday around 11 a.m. your trip starts with a through Leipzig. There are **various tours** through districts such as Plagwitz, Schleußig or the Waldstraßenviertel, each showing different sides of the city - from industrial history to the Wilhelminian quarter. The tours usually last **about three hours** and take place in small groups. Together with a guide, you will explore the district off the beaten tourist track, hear exciting stories and make several stops at selected cafés, manufactories and small stores. There you can sample regional and international specialties a **culinary sightseeing tour** that will make your mind and stomach smile. - Eine Gruppe Menschen sitzt mit Kaffee zusammen und probiert süße Pasteis im Rahmen der kulinarischen Stadtführung von allerleipzig. - Eine Gruppe steht im Rahmen der kulinarischen Stadtführung von allerleipzig vor dem Bundesverwaltungsgericht, Stadtführungen, Kulinarik, Genuss, Cafés - Federal Administrative Court and Bibliotheca Albertina - Places of interest in Leipzig Day 1: Afternoon 2-5 p.m. After you've probably eaten enough for the rest of the year in the last few hours, you roll on to If your legs can no longer carry you, there is also an uncomplicated by streetcar. It's up to you whether you take a boat trip on the jungle river Gamanil in **Gondwanaland** or support the anthropologists in **Pongoland** with your ingenuity when researching the great apes. Or you can pay a visit to the meerkats - perhaps they will move a little closer together for one of the coveted spots on their rock. If, contrary to all expectations, you have already **Bamboo Bar** **or the **Pond Café** **Fine cuisine** **at the *Hacienda Las Casas*.**** - Zoo entrance with Arthur Puff's lion head in the main portal \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Children at the Kiwara savannah at Leipzig Zoo - Family vacation in Leipzig - View of a West African chimpanzee in Pongoland at Leipzig Zoo, Animal, Nature, Family, Leisure - View of the jungle and the river in the "Gondwanaland" tropical hall at Leipzig Zoo, leisure, nature, animals, family outing - Zoo mascot Tammi during IMEX 2024 \| Leipzig Convention Bureau ### Our recommendations - Zoo/animal park 5-7 p.m. For all fans of the quaint and cozy vaults, head to the old walls of , which was the only remaining part of the city fortifications and housed a student club from the 1970s to the 1990s. By now, the morning's delicacies should have been successfully worked off and there should be room for **food and drink** again. From salad to flatbread to vegetable curry, there's something for everyone! Fruity **cocktails** can be found at the red bar of the *Fuchsbau*, exquisite **wines** at the wine bar *Schwalbennest*. These are all bars that owe their names to Leipzig venues that have already been demolished. If you are more interested in a combination of bar and food culture, you should opt for the decide. Here you can enjoy **experimental drinks & seasonal cuisine** with quality and perfection. No dress code. No obligation. Just enjoyment. - Event venue MORITZBASTEI \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Café in the event location MORITZBASTEI \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Moritzbastei - Restaurants and cafés in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Culture and event venue Day 1: Evening 7-8 p.m. Before the special evening program begins, you can return to the hotel at this point to freshen up **and jump into your evening outfit .** 20-23 h To end the evening on a pleasant note, you can either head to the on Augustusplatz or to one of the many . If you opt for the former, you will discover the 712 m² ceiling painting "Gesang vom Leben" by Sighard Gille through the front of the glass building. Inside, concert highlights await you with the world-famous **Gewandhausorchester**. Incidentally, it is not only the concert orchestra of the Gewandhaus, but also the orchestra of the Leipzig Opera and the ensemble that performs the Bach cantatas together with the Thomanerchor every week in St. Thomas Church. However, if you prefer the **cabaret** as your evening program, you will be delighted by a diverse program with national and international guest performances. What's more, most of the venues are located in the heart of the old town, which is easy to get to thanks to its many parking garages and the Markt stop. Other tips for the evening include various . It definitely won't be boring! - Foyer of the event venue Gewandhaus zu Leipzig \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Great hall at the event venue Gewandhaus zu Leipzig \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Blick in den Publikumsraum und Bühne mit einem Artisten im Krystallpalast Varieté in Leipzig in der viele verschiedene Veranstaltungen stattfinden, Kultureinrichtung - Varieté Hall of the event venue Krystallpalast Varieté Leipzig \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Gewandhaus zu Leipzig - City of Music Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Venue - Theatre - Theatre - Theatre - Theatre Show more Day 2: Morning 09-10 a.m. Freshly rested and fit as ever, head to the **Karli**, where the **breakfast** awaits you. In the warmer months, you can sit outside amidst the morning hustle and bustle on the Karli, while at lower temperatures you can snuggle up on the cozy upholstered benches in a subtle dark green. Delicious pancakes, omelettes and many other delicious breakfast treats await you here, including vegan options. An alternative is the or the. - View of the Café Puschkin outdoor seating area on the Karli trendy mile, gastronomy, culinary delights - View of the interior of Café Cantona, gastronomy, culinary delights - - Café Cantona - Gastronomy Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Bistro - Café Day 2: Morning 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hopefully you've had a good breakfast, because your guided tour across Leipzig starts at 10 am. With what some say is probably Leipzig's most popular vehicle: the **bicycle**! It goes with through the traditional **old town**, past famous **monuments** such as the Bach Monument and through exciting districts such as the **industrial quarter** in Schleußig with the former **colored yarn factories**. You (and your group) register in advance for the bike tour and then cruise through the city center and Leipzig's most beautiful districts for three hours. You will be accompanied by a qualified tour guide and provided with all the relevant information about Leipzig. You can find all the tours on offer . (Attention! 10,- € extra charge if you need a rental bike). By the way: A guided tour is of course not a must. You can also explore Leipzig on your own - with a . The bike-sharing provider has its **rental bikes** all over the city, which you can rent very easily, quickly and for a small fee via the nextbike app. And for those who don't want to be quite so sporty, but prefer to take things a little easier, we can recommend one of the many as an alternative. - View of a cyclist riding through the Friedenspark in Leipzig on a sunny day, Sport, Leisure, Nature - View of the Buntgarnwerke in Plagwitz and canoeists on the Weiße Elster, industrial heritage, architecture, sightseeing, leisure - ### Our recommendations - Guided tour Day 2: Noon 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. You will then experience the historical flair of the original **bank and trading house** in from the 18th century. Where merchants and money changers used to do business between stacked sacks, you can now enjoy a **lunch**. The family-run restaurant offers a classic culinary feast from Saxon sauerbraten in red wine sauce to Barthel's potato pizza for a reasonable price. Or you can cheat your way among the suits and enjoy the view at **business lunch** - but you should remember to make a reservation here. Or perhaps you'd prefer the **traditional cuisine** at the , which serves everything from roast salmon fillet to pork knuckle and vegetable schnitzel. It's best to see for yourself what you like and immerse yourself in the of Leipzig. - Group in the gastronomy of the Barthels Hof - Leisure and history in Leipzig - Inner courtyard of Barthels Hof - Gastronomy in Leipzig - City skyscraper with viewing platform - Sights in Leipzig - ### Our recommendations - Beer garden - Restaurant Day 2: Afternoon 3-6 p.m. What would a trip to Leipzig be without a little artistic inspiration? You can get it at the . It houses 80,000 objects under its roof - a mixture of different art collectors from different eras. And the best thing? Since January 1, 2024, you can visit the permanent exhibitions free of charge and stroll through the hallowed halls with works by famous artists such as **Lucas Cranach the Younger** or **Neo Rauch**, the pioneer of the "New Leipzig School". If art isn't your cup of tea after all, then take a look around the &nbsp! The museum in the eastern center of Leipzig is located in the former home of the music couple **Clara and Robert Schumann**. It is no coincidence that the museum has the motto "Welcome to the Schumanns' home". Discover the modern life of the Schumanns with all your senses - from visualized features to sounds for **composing** to entire pieces of music. The new **permanent exhibition** is designed as a couple's museum and is therefore unique in the music museum landscape. Further highlights include the **splendid Schumann Hall**, a **sound room** with a sound installation and an **audioguide** that guides you through the exhibition with artistic features. And if you're lucky, there will even be a **concert** on the day of your visit (usually towards the evening). A look at the will help you decide whether to extend your stay at the museum until the evening or simply come back later. Or you can explore your favorite Leipzig at the Leipzig and follow in the footsteps of the composer, pianist and conductor **Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy**. In the you can gain an authentic insight into the **last surviving apartment** of the famous musician. In the study and music salon you will find many musical treasures and in the - a unique installation worldwide - you have the opportunity to try your hand at conducting and try out a **virtual orchestra** or even a choir. Perhaps you have a hitherto undreamt-of talent lying dormant inside you you will only find out if you take up the baton yourself. **And another tip:** Be sure to check out the museum's before your stay in Leipzig - every Sunday at 11 am there is a concert in the historic music salon and the musical tours are also great! You can find more museum recommendations . - Visit the Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Supporting program Effektorium in the Mendelssohn House \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Leipzig: MdbK, Ausstellungseröffnung Delacroix/Delaroche am 10.10.2015 - Schumann House - City of Music Leipzig - Schumann House - City of Music Leipzig - Mendelssohn House Leipzig - City of Music Leipzig - Mendelssohn House - Museum ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection - Orchestras & Ensembles Day 2: Evening 6-7 p.m. Perhaps it's time to look back at all the places you've seen and experienced in Leipzig over the last few hours... Take another look for yourself and let the fresh Leipzig air blow through your mind at **142 meters** times. From the **viewing platform** of the , the tallest building in central Germany, you can see the whole of Leipzig and even further for €5! Which sights from the last two days of your stay in Leipzig do you recognize from up here? ;) - City skyscraper on Augustusplatz - Viewpoints in Leipzig - View from the viewing platform of the City Tower at sunset over Leipzig city center with market square, St. Thomas Church and Rosental, vantage point, landmark - City skyscraper with viewing platform - Sights in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Viewpoint/viewing tower 7-8:30 p.m. To all of you hard-working travelers, for whom the seriousness of life begins again tomorrow, it's time to say goodbye to the beautiful city in Saxony and slowly make your way home. And for all those who still haven't had enough, it's time to go back to the most colorful street in the city: The ! Because there you can visit numerous **pubs**, **cocktail bars** and **party venues** to generate plenty of (fun) experiences. Or you can make your way to the famous neon sign and the iconic **photo booth**. One or two crazy photos have been taken here! What do you think: How many people can you fit in this thing? PS: Stand still! Because the first photo is taken quickly! - Supporting programme "Löffelfamilie" at Feinkost \| Leipzig Convention Bureau - Killiwilly - Gastronomy in Leipzig - Feinkost Leipzig - trendy miles in Leipzig - View of Café Puschkin and the outdoor seating area on the Karli trendy mile on a summer evening, Gastronomy, Leisure, Nightlife ### Our recommendations - Other attraction 20:30-23 h The crowning glory of the evening is a visit to the . In the **Irish Pub and Ballroom** there is a large selection of **beers** and traditional Irish whiskeys. But also **cocktail lovers** and friends of the non-alcoholic among you will find what they are looking for here. While you enjoy a few snacks from the **hearty American cuisine** you can either listen to atmospheric **live music** or compete with your friends in the **Pub Team Quiz** - in German or English! Alternatively, you can also drop by the where good drinks, a round of air field hockey or the free foosball tables await you. - Noel's Ballroom - Pubs & Pubs in Leipzig - Noel's Ballroom - Pubs & Pubs in Leipzig - - ### Our recommendations - Pub 48 hours in Leipzig: You can leaf through a few tourist guides or click through the world of documentaries... But to really get to know a city like Leipzig, you have to get out of your cozy pad and onto the streets! This compilation of activities has hopefully shown you what it's like to really experience our friendly and diverse city with all its colors! With our you can round off your stay in our beautiful city perfectly. A **day pass** gives you numerous **discounts** and **price advantages** - you can also use **public transport** for free to get to your destination. Just take a look at all the other information about the yourself! If you want to extend your stay in Leipzig, we recommend our tips for to you. But you can also spend well for a day trip. Click your way in! 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** Email: