The youngest who are the explorers of tomorrow
For some, their very first school semester is coming to an end today. Some others are already attaching their new report cards to those of the first, second or even third grade. But it is certainly exciting for everyone, even for the "experienced". Regardless of whether you are a young whippersnapper or an old hand: the fact is that everyone has earned two wonderful weeks of vacation. A program full of games, fun and knowledge is guaranteed!
On Safari in Zoo Leipzig
The Zoo Leipzig is always a good tip for a family outing, even without a special occasion. For the winter Holiday The zoo has numerous exciting themed tours in store, making a visit almost a must. In particular, the 5-day holiday program called Zoo-Ferienkids makes the Leipzig Zoo accessible even during the colder season. five consecutive days Various activities are offered - including insights into everyday zoo life, interactive games and exciting animal keeper conversations to experience. The focus is not only on the history and development of the zoo and its animal inhabitants: the holiday kids can also expect insights behind the scenes that are NEVER seen anywhere else. An adventure that is definitely unparalleled!
More information about the Events during the winter holidays im Zoo Leipzig can be found on the zoo's website.
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inspiration
The little ones can also learn playfully in the many child-friendly museums the city. In INSPIRATA – interactive museum the name says it all: scientific Students can investigate phenomena themselves. Mathematics and physics are explored without a textbook, but through various experiments.
All information about opening hours and other important information can be found on the website of the INSPIRATA.
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UNIKATUM Children's Museum
Im UNIKATUM Children's Museum there is also numerous employment opportunitiesCurrently you can visit the exhibition "HandWerkStadt" go on an exciting journey of discovery into the world of career orientation and gain insights into skilled trades, such as carpentry or dental technicians. To learn more about the topic of virtual reality it's in the project room "The new VR Lab: Virtual Reality for children and families" when in which both children and adults can become active themselves.
During the winter holidays, the UNIQUE Open daily (except Mondays) from 10 am to 18 pm. Before your visit, please check the Website to inform you about any changes to opening hours.
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Museum der bildenden Künste
Auch im Museum der bildenden Künste Holiday kids get their money's worth: From 1 February to 30 March the 29th Children's and Youth Exhibition "Na Logo!?!" instead.
The whole thing works as creative participatory formatLast year, children and young people were invited to create their own artistic works and submit them for the exhibition. Several accompanying events are also on offer. All further information can be found on the Website of the MDBK for you. It's worth a visit!
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Romping for advanced players: Leipzig's indoor playgrounds
If you think that your children could use a break from studying and sitting after the school semester, you can take the bundles of energy to one of the indoor playgrounds in Leipzig. The Kitupiland in the southeast of the city offers play and climbing opportunities for children of all ages. Kinderland Leipzig The kids can let off steam on the indoor football pitch or the trampolines before doing a few laps on go-karts. The children can have a similarly exuberant time at monkey town playing, climbing, jumping and sliding.
NOTE: Please check the websites of the respective organizers in advance for opening hours and rules that you must observe on site.
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Selfmade: Your own holiday souvenir
Im Museum of Printing In the west of Leipzig, a colourful winter holiday programme awaits all holiday kids who like to be creative and love DIY. Here you can enjoy great winter holiday courses and, for example, create a color spinner, build a stamp or print your own logo on a T-shirt or fabric bag.
The courses take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and cost just 4 euros per person (with holiday pass, 5 euros without holiday pass). Absolutely recommended!
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Children make fair
Leipzig has been one of the most important trade fair cities in Germany. In keeping with this, you can visit the exhibition "Children make fair" in the Children's Museum of City History Museum im Haus Böttchergäßchen There the children go in the appropriate Costume Go on a journey through time as a funny market woman or as a rich merchant and try things out, touch them, take part and solve tricky puzzles as you please.
Our advice: Since January 1st, 2024 Admission to the permanent exhibitions in the Old Town Hall, Children's Museum (Haus Böttchergäßchen) and Schiller House is free.
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Technology that excites
Hardly anything is as important in the 21st century as digital competence! Sociocultural Center "The VILLA" therefore also opens its media workshopWhether it's a photo project, programming or film editing - in the villa you will find PC workstations and all kinds of technology. Of course, you can also get the right advice and support. Or you can develop your black and white photos in the in-house photo lab - that would be something, wouldn't it?
The complete winter holiday offer can be found on the Website.
Bathing fun in the Riff spa and leisure pool
There are things you are never too old for: splashing in the water definitely belongs here!
Im RIFF leisure pool Both young and old can enjoy a wonderful day in the cool water. In addition to the leisure pool, the little ones can also visit the Paddling which has many great attractions in store. Either sliding down the two adventure slides, a daring jump from the 3 and 5 meter diving tower or taking part in a taster diving course - the possibilities are endless and guarantee lots of holiday fun!
Because no matter whether young or old: everyone has fun in the water, even the parents!
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The last (few) holidays for young adults
As young adults get older, the number of holidays they still have to go decreases. This makes it all the more important to enjoy your free time as much as possible. The best way to do this is, of course, to do things with friends!
Jump over your shadow: JUMP HOUSE Leipzig
There is hardly any other place where young and old can be as sporty as in JUMP House Leipzig! 4700 m² and 10 spectacular attractions – no further words are needed to say that the trampoline hall in Plagwitz for pure fun It is also ideal for a trip with friends or family! Why not try the VR sensation HOLOGATE This attraction is where e-sports meets virtual reality. Up to four players, in a team or against each other, can face a variety of challenges. Snow Fight and virtual dance battle Action and fun are guaranteed!
You want to go jumping with your friends? holiday jump For groups, you can make your socks glow in all jump areas for 90 minutes.
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Leipzig Holidays for Youthful Enthusiasm
Also for our older students The winter holidays have a lot to offer and can look forward to exciting discovery tour through Leipzig .
Who hasn’t ever wanted to be a detective like Sherlock Holmes? scavenger hunts, detective rallies or even scary dark flashlight adventures are waiting to be solved with the power of deduction and a sense of direction. Leipzig city detectives offer such tours as well as youth-friendly city tours or lie tours for quizzes. Just look at the Website Find out what exciting tours are waiting for you.
Because who knows: Maybe there are some future Detektive and criminal police officers who finally want to use their talents? ;)
Leipzig canvases
If the adults don’t feel like doing sports, then a good film, a soft armchair and delicious snacks in one of the many cinemas in LeipzigHow about a visit to the Schauburg in the west of Leipzig? “The most comfortable cinema seats in Leipzig” are spread over three cinema halls and are reminiscent of earlier cinema times. The Regina Palace in Reudnitz. Modern, renovated and affordable, the current films (often in the English original). In the heart of the city, the Passage cinemas We look forward to your visit. Here you can see many films that are rarely shown elsewhere, including Arthouse, German films, documentaries and many more. Cinephiles will get their money's worth in Leipzig!
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Holiday on Ice
Even if it is often not cold enough to let the blades glow on a frozen pond - for a round Ice scating You don't have to miss out on things to do in Leipzig during the winter holidays!
Because in the middle of the city center - more precisely on the Leipzig's Augustusplatz - this year again the Leipzig Ice Dream From 17 January to 2 March 2025 you can find the largest round ice rink in Germany You can take a relaxed spin every day from 10 am to 22 pm. In addition, there is an entertaining Side events, culinary catering options, fire bowls for warming up, a Ferris wheel and a small curling rink. You can either bring your own ice skates or rent them on site for a fee of 5 euros.
The cost per session is 5 euros for schoolchildren (or all those with a reduced rate) and 7 euros for adults. So if you are still unsure about skating, you can also venture out onto the ice with your parents.
On the slopes – ready – go!
If Mother Holle dares to come out during the winter holidays, then the white wonderland definitely be exploited! No matter how old you are: On a Slide Sliding down the hill awakens the inner child. Incredible toboggan runs can be found throughout Leipzig.
Im West we can recommend two hotspots to you: Am Leutzscher Wasserschloss Two smaller hills offer a good selection of slopes for all sledging fans. Steep, flat or with jump ramp: The slope in Leutzsch is an all-rounder. Now drive on to Burghausen, you can enjoy the longest toboggan run in Leipzig. The track on the Bienitz-Berg is a full 300 m long and has some fun bumps. Unfortunately, the mountain is also very overgrown, so children should wear helmets.
Who on Fockeberg If you want to race through the snow in the southern suburbs, you should be experienced, because the routes there are a bit more demanding and steeperBut there is a mini hill where even the little ones can have fun. In the north-east, the Schönefeld Mariannenpark offers a great route for all age groups, at Monument to the Battle of the Nations In the southeast, the slopes down the green slopes are not long, but the view there, of course, incomparable!
If you don’t want to drive that far, you can find Clara Zetkin Park two small hills - also called small and large warts. These guarantee a quick climb after the descent. You're also sure to meet some other tobogganers there! From there, it's not far to the city center, where you can warm up a little with a warm drink. Tobogganing "with a view" There is also Kulkwitzer See. Near the boat rental there is a small toboggan hill, which offers a great view of the water presents.
We hope you have a lot of fun in your free time, because one thing is certain: no student has to spend boring holidays in Leipzig.
Do you have any questions about the winter holidays in Leipzig? Then contact us!
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Tourist Information Leipzig
Phone + 49 (0) 341 7104-260
E-Mail: info@ltm-leipzig.de
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