--- title: "Winter vacations in Leipzig and the region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/winterholidays-in-leipzig-the-city-hosts-the-students" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1131806/98c2685479837f1d52bcfccf1078d6e6ce61ec3024661a3614a721655676091e/ice-skating_dean-nixon-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Winter vacations in Leipzig and the region ========================================== - Top highlight - 09/12/2025 Ice skating\_Dean-Nixon.jpg When the **school bells** **ring** on February 9, 2026, thousands of Saxon schoolchildren will have made it home again. With their **freshly printed school reports** in hand, they're heading through the school gates and off to **two relaxing weeks of vacations.** Today we're showing you that you don't need to travel far - spend the **winter vacations in Leipzig and the region** with a great program for kids, families and Leipzig fans. The youngest, who are the explorers of tomorrow For some, today marks the end of their very first semester at school. Some others are already stapling their new report cards to those of the first, second or even third grade. But it's certainly exciting for everyone, even the "experienced" ones. Whether you're a youngster or an old hand, the fact is that everyone has earned two wonderful weeks of vacation. A **program full of fun, games and knowledge** is guaranteed! On safari at Leipzig Zoo The is always a good tip for a family outing, even without a special occasion. For the **winter holidays**, the zoo is once again offering numerous exciting themed tours that make a visit almost a must. In particular, the 5-day vacation program called makes it possible to experience Leipzig Zoo even in the colder months of the year. Various activities are offered on **five consecutive days** - including insights into everyday life at the zoo, interactive games and exciting **animal keeper talks** to experience. The focus is not only on the history and development of the zoo and its animal inhabitants: the vacation kids can also look forward to behind-the-scenes insights that can NEVER be seen anywhere else. An adventure that is definitely second to none! For more information on the **events during the winter holidays** at Leipzig Zoo, visit the . - Leipzig Zoo - Leipzig with children - Family in Gondwanaland at Leipzig Zoo - Leipzig with children - Kiwara savannah at Leipzig Zoo - Tierisches Leipzig - Leipzig Zoo with a view of the giraffe enclosure - Leipzig with children ### Our recommendations - Zoo/animal park Inspirata The little ones can also learn through play in the city's many **child-friendly museums**. At , a center for mathematics and science education, the name says it all: **scientific** phenomena can be investigated by the pupils themselves. Mathematics and physics are explored without a textbook, but through various experiments. You can find all information on opening times and other important information on the website. - - The INSPIRATA - Optical illusion - The INSPIRATA - Center for Mathematics and Science Education - 4 children are standing in front of an experiment, one girl is holding a wire in her hand and all the other people are watching her intently, Freizeit-Museum-Leipzig-mit-Kindern ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection UNIKATUM Children's Museum The also offers **numerous employment opportunities**. Currently, for example, you can go on an exciting journey of discovery into the world of career guidance in the **"HandWerkStadt"** exhibition and gain insights into skilled trades such as carpentry or dental technician. The topic of virtual reality is the focus of the project room **"The new VR lab: virtual reality for children and families"**where both children and adults can become active themselves. During the winter vacations, the **UNIKATUM** is open daily (except Mondays) from 10 am to 6 pm. However, please check the before your visit to find out about any changes to the opening times. - Learning through play at the Unikatum Children's Museum - UNIKATUM Children's Museum with Museum Café Goetz - Museums in Leipzig - UNIKATUM Children's Museum - Museums in Leipzig - UNIKATUM Children's Museum - Museums in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection Museum of Fine Arts Vacation kids will also get their money's worth at the : from January 17 to March 15. The The whole thing works as a **creative hands-on format**. Last 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 of the MDBK. It's worth a visit! - Museum of Fine Arts - Museums in Leipzig - Museum of Fine Arts - Museums in Leipzig - Museum of Fine Arts - Museums in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection Playing for the advanced: Leipzig's indoor playgrounds If you think your children could do with a break from learning and sitting after the school semester, take the bundles of energy to one of Leipzig's **indoor playgrounds**. The in the south-east of the city offers play and climbing opportunities for children of all ages. At , kids can let off steam on the indoor soccer pitch or trampolines before taking a few laps on go-karts. Children can have similar fun at playing, climbing, jumping and sliding. **NOTE**: Please check the websites of the respective organizers in advance for opening times and rules that you must observe on site. - play-paradise-children-kitupi-land-leipzig.travel.jpeg - - Kitupiland Balloons - Leisure facilities in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Indoor playground Self-made: Your own vacation souvenir At the in the west of Leipzig, a colourful winter holiday program awaits all vacation kids who like to be creative and love DIYs. Here you can attend great on several days and, for example, create a color spinning top, build a stamp or print your own logo on a T-shirt or fabric bag. The courses take place from 10 am to 12 noon and cost just 4 euros per person (with vacation pass, 5 euros without vacation pass). Absolute recommendation! - Museum of Printing Arts - Museums in Leipzig - You can see a girl who is doing handicrafts, Freizeit-Ferien-Leipzig-mit-Kindern - Printing form in the Museum of Printing Arts - Museums in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection Children do the fair Leipzig has been one of the most important **fair cities** in Germany for centuries. In keeping with this, you can visit the exhibition **""** in the Children's Museum of the in the . There, children can go on a journey through time in matching **costumes** as a funny market woman or a rich merchant and try out, touch, participate and solve tricky puzzles to their heart's content. Our tip: **From January 1, 2024**, admission to the permanent exhibitions in the Old Town Hall, Children's Museum (Haus Böttchergäßchen) and Schillerhaus is free. - Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Museum/art collection Technology that inspires Few things are as important in the 21st century as digital skills! The **Sociocultural Center** is therefore also opening its **media workshop** during the winter vacations. Whether it's a photo project, programming or film editing - you'll find PC workstations and all kinds of technology in the villa. The right advice and support is of course also available. Or you can develop your black and white photos in the in-house photo lab - that would be something, wouldn't it? You can find the complete **winter holiday offer** on the . - - - The last (few) vacations for young adults As young adults get older, the number of vacations still to come decreases more and more. This makes it all the more important to enjoy the free time as much as possible. The best way to do this, of course, is to spend time with friends! Jump over your shadow: JUMP HOUSE Leipzig There is hardly any other place where young and old can be as playfully sporty as in the ! 4700 m² and 10 spectacular attractions - no further words are needed to say that the **trampoline hall** in Plagwitz stands for **pure fun**. It's also ideal for a day out with friends or family! Why not try out the **VR sensation HOLOGATE**. This attraction is where e-sports meets virtual reality. Up to four players, in teams or against each other, can take on a variety of challenges. With **snowball fights** and **virtual dance battles**, action and fun are guaranteed! Would you like to go jumping with your friends? At the for groups, you can make your socks glow for 90 minutes in all the jump areas. - JUMP House – Leisure in Leipzig - SurvivalJUMP at JUMP House Leipzig - Leisure activities in Leipzig - ReactionJUMP at JUMP House Leipzig - Leisure activities in Leipzig - SlamJUMP at JUMP House Leipzig - Leisure activities in Leipzig - BounceJUMP at JUMP House Leipzig - Leisure activities in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Indoor playground Leipzig vacations for a youthful thirst for action The winter vacations also have a lot to offer our **older pupils**, who can go on an exciting **discovery tour through Leipzig**. Who hasn't wanted to be a detective like Sherlock Holmes? **Scavenger hunts, detective rallies** or even spooky **dark flashlight adventures** are waiting to be solved using your powers of deduction and sense of direction. The offer such tours as well as city tours suitable for young people or lie tours for quizzes. Just take a look at the to see what exciting tours are waiting for you. For who knows: maybe there are some future **detectives** and criminal detectives hiding among the pupils who finally want to put their talents to use? ;) - Children's special at Escape Leipzig Leipzig canvases If the grown-ups don't feel like doing sports, then **a good movie, a soft armchair and tasty snacks** will tempt them to one of the many . How about a visit to the in the west of Leipzig, for example? "The most comfortable cinema seats in Leipzig" are spread across three movie theaters and are reminiscent of earlier cinema times. The in Reudnitz is somewhat smaller. Modern, renovated and affordable, the **current films** (often in the original English) are always shown here. In the heart of the city, the are also waiting for 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! - Empty waiting room of the Passagekino with individual chairs and tables as well as many movie posters on the walls, Freizeit-Kino-Leipzig-mit-Kindern - Regina-Palast, movie theater - Schauburg Leipzig - Cinemas in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Cinema - Cinema - Cinema Holiday on Ice Even if it's often not cold enough to skate on a frozen pond, you don't have to miss out on **skating** in Leipzig during the winter vacations! Because in the middle of the city center - more precisely on - is once again hosting the this year. From January 16 to March 1, 2026, you can skate your laps on the **biggest round ice rink in Germany** every day from 10 am to 10 pm. In addition, there is an entertaining **supporting program**, culinary catering options, fire bowls to warm up, a Ferris wheel and a small curling rink. Skates can either be brought along or rented on site for a fee of 5 euros. The cost per session is 5 euros for schoolchildren (or all concessions) and 7 euros for adults. So if you are still unsure about skating, you can also venture onto the ice together with your parents. - View of the Leipzig Ice Dream - Leipzig winter On the slopes - ready - go! If Mother Hulda dares to come out during the winter vacations, then the **white wonderland** can definitely be taken advantage of! No matter how old you are: sliding down the hill on a **sledge** awakens your inner child. **Incredible toboggan runs** can be found all over Leipzig. We can recommend two hotspots in the **West**: **At the Leutzscher Wasserschloss**, two smaller hills offer a good selection of runs for all toboggan fans. Steep, flat or with a **jump ramp**: the slope in **Leutzsch** is an all-rounder. If you continue on to **Burghausen**, you can enjoy **the longest toboggan run in Leipzig**. The run on the **Bienitz-Berg** is a whole 300 m long and fun-filled and bumpy. Unfortunately, the mountain is also very overgrown, which is why children should wear a helmet. If you want to whizz through the snow on **Fockeberg** in the southern suburbs, you should be experienced, as the runs there are a little **more challenging and steeper**. However, there is a mini hill where even the little ones can have fun. In the north-east, Schönefelder Mariannenpark offers a **great run for all ages**, while at in the south-east, the runs down the green slopes are not long, but **the view** there is of course incomparable! For those who don't want to ski that far out, there are two small hills in - also known as the small and large wart. These guarantee a quick ascent after the descent. You are also sure to meet some other tobogganists there! From there, it's not far to the city center to warm up with a warm drink afterwards. **Tobogganing "with a view"** is also available at . There is a small toboggan hill near the boat hire there, which offers a great **view of the water**. <p - Völkerschlachtdenkmal - Places of interest in Leipzig Winter vacations in the Leipzig region Not only the city itself, but also **the region around Leipzig has a lot to offer** during the winter vacations. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can experience an extensive vacation program in a wide variety of facilities. We have listed our best tips for you here! Castles and palaces have always exerted a special fascination. Their thick walls, towers and magnificent halls tell tales of knights, kings and times long past. Especially during the vacations, they become exciting destinations for excursions: You can wander through historic walls, visit exhibitions, take part in guided tours or simply enjoy the view over the countryside. If you want to combine culture, nature and history on vacation, the **castles and palaces of the Leipzig region** offer a variety of experiences for young and old. For example, how about a visit to , where await you with a medieval program are available at , while the fairy-tale can be found at and the at is aimed at vacationing children who want to discover and experience the castle and its history on their own. At you can visit and or enjoy hands-on guided tours of the at and immerse yourself in the castle's past. And if that's not enough, you can visit the exciting of the . - - EscapeGame at Kriebstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - Kriebstein Castle - Mildenstein Castle - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - - Guided tour with chambermaid at Gnandstein Castle - Sights in the Leipzig region Museums in the region Museums are special places where **history, art and knowledge** come to life. They invite you to discover new things, change perspectives and immerse yourself in other times or themed worlds. Museums offer a variety of experiences, especially during the vacations: interactive **exhibitions**, **participation opportunities for children**, exciting **guided tours** or creative **workshops** make a visit something special. The is particularly diverse. For example, how about a visit to the ? Thanks to favorable circumstances, there are still unique original architectural monuments in Torgau's town center that you can learn a lot about in the museum. If you would rather take a look at the starry sky, then you should visit the or the where guided tours, lectures and much more about astronomy await you. Powerful telescopes even allow you to observe the night sky with planets, stars and galaxies. Also exciting: The , where the different phases of the earth's history, the rocks and raw materials formed in it and the industrial and cultural development based on it are vividly explained. - Visitors to the exhibition at Hartenfels Castle - Astronomisches Zentrum Schkeuditz - Places of interest in the Leipzig region - Geopark - Rochlitzer Berg Animal parks **Animal parks** are special excursion destinations where nature and wildlife can be experienced up close. They inspire with the diversity of creatures from different regions and at the same time offer space to relax, marvel and learn. Animal parks are ideal for shared experiences, especially during the vacations: Feeding sessions, exciting insights into the work of the zookeepers, playgrounds and extensive grounds make the visit varied for young and old. Our tips for animal experiences: The , the, and the in Torgau. - Pot-bellied pigs at Eilenburg Zoo - family outing in the Leipzig region - Meerkats at Delitzsch Zoo - family outing in the Leipzig region - Zoo in O-Schatz-Park - Leisure activities in the Leipzig region - Torgau Ark Dwarf Donkey Swimming fun at the Riff spa and leisure pool There are some things you're never too old for: **splashing in the water** is definitely one of them! At leisure pool, young and old can enjoy a wonderful day in the cool water. In addition to the leisure pool, the little ones can also dive into the **children's pool**, which has lots of great attractions. Whether it's sliding down the two adventure slides, taking a daring leap from the 3 and 5-metre diving towers or taking part in a taster diving course - the possibilities are endless and guarantee **lots of vacation fun!** Further leisure pools await with the in Bad Düben, the indoor swimming pool in the sauna village of Oschatz, the in Torgau and the numerous indoor swimming pools throughout the region. One thing is certain in any case: whether young or old, everyone has fun in the water, including parents - Riff-Bad-Lausick-Freizeit-Familie-Ausflug-Kur-und-Freizeitbad-RIFF-Bad-Lausick-Leipzig-Travel.jpeg - Blick auf das Hallenbad im Kur- und Freizeitbad RIFF Bad Lausick - Eine glückliche Familie mit einem Wasserball im Schwimmbecken des Freizeitbades Riff in Bad Lausick - Outdoor area of the RIFF Bad Lausick leisure pool - Swimming pools in the Leipzig region ### Our recommendations - Indoor swimming pool/water park Other highlights in the region The **region around Leipzig** is diverse and offers special experiences at any time of year. Between the city, lake landscapes and nature, relaxation and activity can be ideally combined. In addition to castles and palaces, museums, zoos and leisure pools, there are numerous other excursion destinations to discover. These include mit , and , which is particularly popular with families. Also varied winter hikes, such as the or the , offer impressive nature experiences right on your doorstep. - Karls Erlebnishof - Excursion destinations in the Leipzig region Leipzig Travel09. December 2025 Conclusion We wish you lots of fun during your time off, because one thing is certain: no student has to spend boring vacations in Leipzig and the region. **Do you have any questions about the winter vacations in Leipzig? Then get in touch with us!** Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Tourist Information Leipzig Tel. +49 (0)341 7104-260 Mail: Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Festival - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 79.30 km - Cycling 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route