Save on travel: How do I get to Leipzig cheaply?
economical and spontaneous you come with a Carpool to Leipzig. You book the trip online. After booking, you will receive the contact details of your driver and can arrange a meeting point. At the end of the trip, you contribute petrol money. The price is set by the driver. Find out beforehand who you are riding with and look at the profiles. A tip for the girls: There are also trips by women for womenThe big advantage of carpooling? Spontaneity! You can often find a seat in the car for the same day and drive to Leipzig a few hours later.
If you plan your trip long-term planning want, then the different long-distance bus providers the right thing for you. The bus rides are cheap and comfortable, even WiFi you have on board. Book early It's worth it! A few weeks ago, the trips were often much cheaper than a few days before departure. You can sometimes get a bargain for less than 30 Euro Sometimes you are lucky and get one of the saver tickets for the same price. German train.
Save yourself the hotel: Where can I sleep cheaply?
Whether you use a carpool or Flixbus, you will usually arrive Central Station in Leipzig. Before you explore the city, you will probably want to leave your luggage. a&o Hostel Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is just a few minutes walk from the train station. A bed in the eighth room In the accommodation close to the city center, depending on how early you book, it will cost you from € 16 per night. Bed linen is included and a contact person is available at the reception 24/7. You can freshen up in the private bathroom, which you share exclusively with guests in your room. And: In the morning, you can relax at the all-you-can-eat breakfast strengthen yourself for the day ahead.
Not so central, but located in the trendy district of Plagwitz you will find the Hostel & Garden of EdenAll rooms are lovingly decorated with a theme: there is definitely no sign of bunk bed dreariness here. There is also a shared kitchen and bathrooms. eighth room you stay overnight from 22 euros per night. After a long day of sightseeing, you can relax in the in-house garden relax.
Or for the ultimate bargain hunters among you: You book a night in the 10-bed room opportunities, Sleepy Lion Hostel ab 12 eurosThere you can Barbecue Grill a few sausages or a tasty grilled cheese with the other hostel residents and make some nice acquaintances to explore Leipzig together.
How can I get around Leipzig economically?
We have good news for you! The center of Leipzig is very compact and you can reach most of the sights discover on footIf you want to explore other parts of the city, the hip Plagwitz or the lively Südvorstadt, we have a tip for you: The Leipzig Card! The card is available for one (9,90 euros) or three days (24,90 euros). Among many other benefits, you can access all lines in tariff zone 110 of the Central German Transport Association. If you want to discover not only the city but also the diverse region of Leipzig, we recommend the Leipzig Regio Card, which gives you numerous discounts and free travel on local public transport in the region within the Central German Transport Association (MDV), including on the MS Cospuden across Lake Cospuden! The card will lighten your wallet for one day for 26 euros, for three days for 56 euros.
When the weather is nice, the best way to get to know Leipzig is on the Bicycle know. At Nextbike You can rent a bike and return it at many stations throughout the city. Billing is done in 15-minute intervals. Each quarter of an hour kostet 1 EurosIf you are planning a long tour, rent the bike for 24h and only pay 15 euros. Now all you need is the right route? In Leipzig and the region you will find lots of beautiful bike paths.
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Where can I eat and drink for little money?
Eating in an expensive restaurant every day is not an option? No problem. In most hostels you have access to a community kitchenSo you can shop at the supermarket and simply conjure up your favorite meal yourself at a reasonable price. Are you still missing an ingredient? Try Food sharingThe platform is designed to ensure that no more food is thrown away. At designated hotspots, you can meet like-minded people and swapping or sharing food.
If you don’t want to cook yourself, there are a number inexpensive restaurants in Leipzig. Cheap Mexican delicacies you get in Acapulco A few meters further on, directly at the Südplatz can you delicious (vegan) burgers near Big B In the west of Leipzig there are also Karl-Heine-Straße to discover some budget-friendly and creative treats. In Don Kichot you get for example hot baked potatoes with unusual toppings, which can also feed two people. The speciality of the house is the baked potato Kumpir, which we can really warmly recommend!
Our advice: Make sure you book in advance for your visit to Leipzig Leipzig Gastronomy QuartetFor only 10 euros (plus 2 euros shipping in the online shop) you benefit from various advantages such as 2-for-1 promotions or free add-ons to the food offer in total 32 Leipzig restaurantsThe quartet lives up to its name and provides exciting facts about the respective businesses for additional fun. And the best part? All proceeds are donated! So you are not only supporting Leipzig's gastronomy, but also important charitable institutions in our city. More information is available here here.
What is there to see for bargain hunters?
The money you saved on food can be spent on the actual part, sightseeing. But there is good news here too! Many of the sights can be experienced for free. The architecture of the Thomas Church or the flair of Nikolaikirche don’t cost you a cent. And for museum enthusiasts, the city of Leipzig has since January 1, 2024 some great news: The Dauerausstellung opportunities, Grassi Museum of Applied Arts (as well as the partner museums for ethnology and musical instruments), the City History Museum (Museum in the Old Town Hall, Children's Museum and Schiller House) and the Museum der bildenden Künste you can from now on free Please note: This applies exclusively for the permanent exhibitions of the museums. The special exhibitions are not affected. And another tip: The Gallery for Contemporary Art offers you free entry to its entire premises every Wednesday.
You also have free entry to the premises of the Grieg Meeting Place Leipzig eV The association has been committed to the memory of the famous Norwegian composer for many years Edvard Grieg and his work in Leipzig. Here you can see an exciting exhibition on Grieg's life and examine a historical concert hall from around 1900. Readings, lectures and workshops are also offered.
With the Leipzig Card you can also save a lot in the area of culture! Up to 50% less You pay in museums, cultural institutions and at events. You get a breathtaking panoramic view of Leipzig from the viewing platform opportunities, city skyscraper. A trip to the 29th floor will cost you 5 euros.
To the historic Leipzig To discover, you can, for example, Leipzig Music Trail follow and explore the long Tradition of Music in Leipzig Alternatively, the free app "ZEITFENSTER. Friedliche Revolution Leipzig" offers a creative way to move through the city on historical routes from 1989 via augmented reality by merging historical photographs with the current camera view.
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Shop and still save: the best flea markets in Leipzig
When you are finished with sightseeing, round off your Leipzig trip with a Shopping Tour With a little luck, you can find an individual souvenir of your visit to Leipzig while browsing the city's numerous flea markets. Over the summer, every first Saturday of the month or on the delicatessen area the delicatessen flea market If your Leipzig trip is scheduled for last weekend of the month falls, then do not let the big flea market at agra He is one of the largest flea markets in GermanyBut be careful! One or two visitors have lost track of time on the gigantic site, surrounded by clothes and antiques. night owls we can also night flea market which takes place here on a few dates throughout the year. The Kiezflohmarkt in Westwerk Leipzig is also worth a visit. Every two weeks you can go on a fun shopping tour in the creative, trendy district of Plagwitz on Sundays. And: Before you visit, find out whether visit to the West is: With the big Street festival at the Bürgerbahnhof in Plagwitz There are always a few stalls where you can get great bargains.
So what are you waiting for? When are you coming to Leipzig?
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