The 10 best photo spots in Leipzig

A trip to Leipzig without photo memories? Unimaginable! The city has so many beautiful places and impressive buildings. We went off the beaten track in Leipzig to compile a list of the 10 best photo spots so you can fully capture the variety this stunningly attractive city has to offer.

The "Buntgarnwerke" is a former industrial site for yarn production in western Leipzig in the district of Plagwitz. Originally, this Saxon wool yarn factory had more than two thousand employees and is now the largest industrial monument from the Wilhelminian Era. At the start of the 20th century, it underwent conversion to create 48 flats. Only the clinker facade with its typical red-brick architecture and decorative light natural stone structure remains as a reminder of the original use of the building and therefore often ends up in front of the lens of many a (amateur) photographer. The bridge on the second level, which connects the buildings on either side of the White Elster River, is also a popular subject of photos.

Blick auf die Buntgarnwerke dem Industriedenkmal an der weißen Elster, Industriearchitektur, Industriekultur in Leipzig, Wassersport, BootsverleihView of the old coloured yarn factory, an industrial monument on the White Elster River, industrial architecture, industrial culture in Leipzig, water sports, boat hireVue sur des Buntgarnwerke (ancienne filature), le monument industriel des bords de l’Elster blanche, architecture industrielle, culture industrielle de Leipzig, sports nautiques, location de bateauxPohled na bývalou přádelnu Buntgarnwerke – průmyslovou památku u řeky Weiße Elster, průmyslová architektura, průmyslová kultura v Lipsku, vodní sporty, půjčovna lodíRzut oka na zakłady Buntgarnwerke, zabytek przemysłowy nad Białą Elsterą, architektura przemysłowa, kultura przemysłowa w Lipsku, sport wodny, wynajem łodzi

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Buntgarnwerke

Könneritz Bridge was originally built in 1869 as a wooden bridge to connect the growing industrial district of Plagwitz with Schleußig. However, in 1899 the wooden structure across the White Elster River was replaced by today's iron construction. The bridge is now one of the city's technical monuments and particularly popular with photographers thanks to its truss girders and arched constructions in combination with the riveted iron supports. It therefore fully deserves to be counted among the 10 best photo spots in Leipzig.

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Blick auf die abendlich erleuchtete Könneritzbrücke, die über den Karl-Heine-Kanal führt und die Stadtteile Plagwitz und Schleußig verbindet.View of Könneritz Bridge across the Karl Heine Canal connecting the districts of Plagwitz and Schleußig.Vue sur le pont Könneritz, éclairé le soir, qui enjambe le canal Karl-Heine et relie les quartiers de Plagwitz et Schleußig.Večerní pohled na osvětlený most Könneritzbrücke vedoucí nad kanálem Karla Heineho a spojující městské čtvrti Plagwitz a Schleußig.Spojrzenie na rozświetlony wieczorem most Könneritzbrücke, prowadzący nad kanałem Karla-Heinego, łączący dzielnice Plagwitz i Schleußig.

If you are walking along Aurelienstrasse and would like to cross over to the other side of the Karl-Heine Canal, you can use the colourful little pedestrian bridge. The bridge is a real eye-catcher, especially for photo shoots. From there, you will have a great view of the König-Albert Bridge with its mix of architectural historicism and modernity. It has three stone arches and was originally built in 1874 under the direction of Dr Karl Heine before being refurbished by the City of Leipzig in 2010. Today, the bridge is still a popular spot for photos in western Leipzig.

oto des Kanals sowie der König-Albert-Brücke im Hintergrund; Sommer, Grün, angrenzende Gebäude, Fassaden, Industriecharme, SpazierwegKanał z mostem króla Alberta w tle; lato, zieleń, sąsiadujące budynki, fasady, styl industrialny, deptakPhoto of the canal with the König-Albert Bridge in the background; summer, green, neighbouring buildings, facades, industrial charm, pathsPhoto du canal devant le pont König-Albert ; été, verdure, bâtiments limitrophes, façades, charme des bâtiments industriels, chemin de randonnéeFotografie kanálu a mostu König-Albert-Brücke v pozadí; léto, zeleň, přilehlé budovy, fasády, šarm bývalých průmyslových staveb, procházkové trasy

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Karl-Heine-Canal

Johanna Park in the western part of Leipzig City Centre used to belong to Willhelm Seyfferth, who was a Leipzig banker. He had the park laid out in an English style as designed by Lennée and named it after his eldest daughter Johanna, who died young. Upon his death, Seyffert bequeathed the park to the City of Leipzig under the condition that its original layout would be preserved forever.

The centre of the landscape at Johanna Park features two bridges that connect a small island in the middle of the lake with the surrounding area. The bridges are particularly popular for wedding photo shoots, for example. We recommend that you look towards the bridges from the shore of the lake to experience a magnificent view of the City Tower and the New City Hall.

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Johanna Park

The Strasse des 18 Oktober was named in memory of the day the Allies won the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. This famous road runs from the bayerischer Platz (Bavarian Square) to the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and continues on from Windmuehlen Strasse. If you walk along as far as the slight bend, which is roughly level with Semmelweißstrasse, you will have a perfect view looking northwest to the New City Hall. Beyond the bend, it is easy to see the Monument to the Battle of the Nations from the pavement and take photos. From just this one spot, you will have a unique view of two Leipzig highlights, doubly justifying the Strasse des 18 Oktober as one of the best places to take photos in Leipzig.

Straße des 18. Oktober mit parkenden Autos an den Straßenseiten, am Ende der Straße ist das Neue Rathaus zu sehen, Architektur, FreizeitStraße des 18. Oktober z autami zaparkowanymi po bokach, na końcu ulicy widać Nowy Ratusz, architektura, czas wolnyStrasse des 18 October with cars parked alongside it and the New City Hall in view at the end of the road, architecture, leisureLa rue Straße des 18. Oktober avec voitures en stationnement, on peut apercevoir voir la nouvelle mairie au bout de la rue, architecture, loisirsUlice Straße des 18. Oktober s parkujícími vozidly po stranách ulice, na konci ulice je vidět Novou radnici, architektura, volný čas

The Palmengarten Weir is also known as the Upper Elster Weir and is located in the west of Leipzig. At the Palmengarten which is at the southern end of the Elster Basin, you will find the Weir Bridge of the Palmengarten Weir. This is where the waters from the Alte Elster River, the Elster Floodplain and the River Elster itself flow together and under the Weir Bridge into the Elster Basin.

The Weir is a monument of engineering and is constructed symmetrically. The bridge is covered in granite and the three little stone huts on of the bridge are topped with red hipped roofs. The distinctive appearance of the Palmengarten Weir ensures it is popular with photographers interested in architecture. You can experience a particularly enchanting atmosphere at the Palmengarten Weir when twilight falls and the Weir Bridge is lit up by lanterns.

Blick auf das Elsterwehr, das den Fluss Weiße Elster überspannt, Industriekultur, Wasserstadt Spojrzenie na tamę biegnącą przez Białą Elsterę, kultura przemysłowa, wodne miastoView of the Elster Weir that crosses the White Elster River, industrial culture, city of waterVue sur le barrage de l’Elster qui enjambe l’Elster blanche, culture industrielle, ville de l’eauPohled na stavidlo Elsterwehr překlenující řeku Weiße Elster, průmyslová kultura, město na vodě

The Scheibenholz Racecourse opened in 1867 and covers an area of 30 hectares in Leipzig's Südvorstadt district. The wooden seating gallery was built in 1907 by the architect Otto Paul Burghardt. It seats 900 and underwent renovations from 2010 to 2012. The distinctive double towers were preserved and remain a real eye-catcher at the racecourse today. The metal sign with its weathered vintage look is also a great photo opportunity. Overall, you will find the historical architecture and extensive grounds here very impressive with some beautiful photo spots.

Blick auf das Veranstaltungsgebäude auf der großen Galopprennbahn; weiße Gemäuer mit roten Dächern und Türmchen, Gaststätte, EventlocationRzut oka na obiekt widowiskowy na rozległym terenie toru wyścigów konnych; białe mury z czerwonymi dachami i wieżyczkami, restauracja, lokalizacja eventowaView of the event building on the large racecourse; white walls with red roofs and turrets, restaurant, event locationVue sur le bâtiment du grand hippodrome ; murs blancs surplombés de toits rouges et de tourelles, restaurant, lieu d’organisation d'événementPohled na budovu u velké dostihové dráhy; bílé zdivo s červenou střechou a věžemi, restaurace, event location

Blick auf die weitläufige Galopprennbahn bei Sonnenschein, im Vordergrund zu sehen der Schriftzug Rennbahn Scheibenholz, VeranstaltungenRozległy teren toru wyścigów konnych w promieniach słońca, na pierwszym planie napis Rennbahn Scheibenholz, wydarzeniaView of the spacious racecourse in the sunshine with the Scheibenholz Racecourse lettering in the foreground, eventsVue sur la vaste étendue de l’hippodrome par temps ensoleillé, au premier plan l'inscription « Rennbahn Scheibenholz », ManifestationsPohled na sluncem zalitou dostihovou dráhu, v popředí je vidět charakteristický nápis Rennbahn Scheibenholz, akce

Blick in die Tribüne der Rennbahn Scheibenholz, im Hintergrund die begrünte Rennbahn, VeranstaltungenTrybuna na torze wyścigów konnych Scheibenholz, w tle zielony tor, wydarzeniaView of the stands at Scheibenholz Racecourse with the green racecourse in the background, eventsVue sur les tribunes de l’hippodrome Scheibenholz, en arrière plan la piste verdoyante, ÉvénementsPohled na tribunu dostihové dráhy Rennbahn Scheibenholz, v pozadí zelená dráha, akce

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Scheibenholz Racecourse

The underground City Tunnel connects the North and the South of the city via the S-Bahn and runs right through Leipzig City Centre. It is over 3 km long with several individually designed stations.

An especially attractive feature for lovers of architecture is the S-Bahn stop at the Bayerischer Bahnhof (Bavarian Railway Station). Built in a modern style and 140 metres long, it has coloured struts connecting the walls alongside the stairs and escalators at the northern exit leading to the Bayerischer Bahnhof. Whether you wish to shoot a photo of the unique architecture itself or prefer to take the opportunity to capture a perfect urban Instagram picture, the City Tunnel stop at the Bayerischer Bahnhof is certainly an outstanding location.

Another impressive underground S-Bahn stop is at Wilhelm-Leuschner Platz. Its transparent design ensures it is flooded with light along a length of 140 metres without giving travellers the feeling of being in an underground station. Of course, it is entirely up to you to decide how to best photograph this amazing spot in Leipzig.

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City-Tunnel Leipzig

This former gasometer constructed from bricks now serves as an open air location for various events. The arena is right next to the Leipzig Panometer in the Südvorstadt district of the city. Oversized 360° panorama pictures have been on display there since 2003. While you are visiting, don't forget to look upwards! The arena was built in an industrial style and now only the open roof construction remains. This means that the various events held there can take place in the open air but still be protected from the wind.

The building is 24 metres high and 47 metres across with room for up to 500 people. This makes the arena the perfect place to experience Leipzig's industrial culture close up or enjoy an open-air performance in the summer . It's also a great photo spot between the Leipzig Südvorstadt and Connewitz districts.

Blick in die Open Air Rotunde der Arena am Panometer, im Hintergrund das Panometer vor blauem Himmel, Industriekultur, Veranstaltungen, SehenswürdigkeitenRzut oka na rotundę areny przy Panometrze, na dalszym planie Panometr na tle błękitnego nieba, kultura przemysłowa, wydarzenia, zabytkiLooking into the open-air rotunda of the Panometer Arena with the Panometer in the background against a blue sky, industrial culture, events, sightseeingVue de la rotonde en plein air de l’Arena am Panometer, en arrière-plan le Panometer sur fond de ciel bleu, culture industrielle, événements, attractions touristiquesPohled na rotundu Arény u Panometru s její otevřenou střechou, v pozadí modrého nebe silueta Panometru, průmyslová kultura, akce, pozoruhodnosti

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PANOMETER LEIPZIG

Do you love magnificent architecture? Then Oper Leipzig is the place to go! Besides the amazing opera performances and the Leipzig Ballet, there is plenty to explore off the stage as well. The staircase at the Oper Leipzig is particularly impressive, with its red carpetthat gives visitors a sense of being royalty just for a short moment and creates an exclusive atmosphere. The way the staircase is built also provides a unique view when looking over the bannisters.

We recommend you take the time to see one of the many opera performances while you are in Leipzig - or join a guided tour through this ornate building, where you will be able to take some great photos.

Blick in den Treppenaufgang im Eingangsbereich der Oper Leipzig.Wejście na klatkę schodową Opery Lipskiej.View of the staircase in the entrance hall of Oper Leipzig.Vue de la cage d'escalier dans l'entrée de l'Opéra de Leipzig.Pohled na schodiště ve foyer lipské opery

Brunnen an der Oper Leipzig im HerbstFontanna przy Operze Lipskiej jesieniąFountain outside the Oper Leipzig in the autumnFontaine de l'Opéra de Leipzig en automneKašna u opery v podzimním Lipsku

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Opera Leipzig

The Westin Leipzig is one of the highest buildings in Leipzig at 96.8 metres. In the FALCO gourmet restaurant on the 27th floor, you can savour unique flavours while enjoying a magnificent view over Leipzig City Centre. There are also excellent views from the hotel roof terrace at INNSiDE by Meliá in the Bar Cabana, which is open to the public. At FELIX, in the former main post office building, which was opened in 1964 and refurbished in 2018, you can also enjoy a unique view of Augustusplatz from the roof terrace.

The 153-metre high Fockeberg, officially known as "Trümmerkippe Bauernwiesen" (wreckage hill in the farmer's meadows) is also an idyllic lookout point. In the North of Leipzig, the Bismarck Tower Lützschena Stahmeln is 31 metres high, making it the highest lookout point with a superb view over the city.

If you would like some amazing photos to remember your time in Leipzig but are not very experienced in using your camera, lens and other equipment, we have the ultimate recommendation for you! Come and try the "Blaue Stunde" photography course, where photographers from "Fotoexperten 24" will show you how to create unforgettable pictures. The course is in the evenings and looks at our beautiful city of Leipzig in a very special light.

Felix Restaurant mit Dachterrasse für Tagung & Konferenz Leipzig ConventionFelix Restaurant for meeting & conference Leipzig convention

Tagungshotel INNSIDE by Meliá Leipzig mit Dachterrasse bei Nacht für Tagung & Konferenz Leipzig ConventionConference hotel INNSIDE by Meliá Leipzig with rooftop terrace at night for meeting & conference Leipzig convention

Blick vom grünen Fockeberg auf die Leipziger Innenstadt mit City-HochhausWidok z zielonego wzniesienia Fockeberg na centrum Lipska z wieżowcem CityView of Leipzig City Centre and City Tower from the green Fockeberg (wreckage hill)Vue depuis la forêt du Fockeberg sur le centre-ville et la tour « City-Hochhaus » de LeipzigPohled ze zeleného Fockebergu na lipské centrum s výškovou budovou City-Hochhaus

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Fockeberg wreckage hill

You can findmore cool ideas and places to visit off the beaten track in our Leipzig Secret Tips.

If you have already found your very own favourite photo spot and want to let the world know about it, then please reveal your tip for the best Leipzig photo spot in the comments or get in touch with us!

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