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Experience springtime feelings and holidays

Mendebrunnen on Augustusplatz in Leipzig with flowers in spring, behind it the Leipzig Opera
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The Spring It's already green and blooming in all its glory, bathing Leipzig and the surrounding region in the most beautiful colors. The birds are returning to the city from the south, singing their songs. The days are getting longer and the Looking forward to Easter The long Easter weekend offers the perfect opportunity to explore the city and the region. Whether a Easter service in one of the churches in the region, a traditional Easter walk in the countryside or a festive Easter dinner in the city's restaurants - Leipzig and the surrounding region will make your Easter perfect.

Complete the poem, by scrolling through the page and finding out what Leipzig and the surrounding region have to offer around the Easter holidays.

Look what's sitting there in the grass! Isn't that the Easter Bunny? ...

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1  Easter market

lures people into Leipzig's city center

23  Parks

invite you to Easter walks

186  km

is the total length of the rivers, streams and ditches through the Leipzig city area

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Events on 
Easter

Concerts, church services and family experiences

Child stands in front of enclosure points to animals in Zoo Leipzig.
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Easter in Leipzig is a real celebration! This is evidenced by the numerous events taking place in the city at Easter. From the performance of the John Passion from atmospheric Easter services to the popular Leipziger Eierlei A varied program awaits you. 

The students also have every reason to be happy: the Easter holidays They're just around the corner, opening up almost unlimited leisure opportunities. How about the Easter spectacle in Zoo Leipzig or a visit to one of the numerous child-friendly museums?

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... Peeks out from the green nest with his long ear. ...

Easter Highlights

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The perfect one 
Easter walk

Enjoy an Easter walk in Leipzig and the surrounding region

Meadow with blooming crocuses in the Johannapark in Leipzig, a pavilion in the background.
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Perhaps you'll be lucky and even spot the Easter Bunny's ears during your Easter walk in the fresh air! But even if he doesn't reveal himself, it's worth a look. A walk through Leipzig and the region Absolutely. Enjoy the warm sunshine and birdsong, for example, in the Clara Zetkin Park, in the Leipzig Auwald or around the Leipzig Neuseenland. When the parks, the riparian forest and the riverside paths shine in fresh green and the first spring flowers adorn the paths, spring shows itself here in its most beautiful light.

... Hops with his quick legs over stick and stone. ...

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The 5 best parks in Leipzig

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Easter meal in Leipzig and region

This is what Easter tastes like

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After a long Easter walk, you've surely worked up an appetite and a thirst. Then it's time for a... breather in one of the numerous Restaurants and Cafés in the Leipzig region. Many restaurants offer special Easter menus or a festive Easter brunch during the holidays, thus providing culinary highlights on the Easter weekend.

The selection ranges from traditional Saxon cuisine ...including international specialties. Whether you prefer a stylish restaurant in the city center or a cozy café in a trendy district – there's something to suit every taste.

In our blog Article You will also learn in which Cafés in Leipzig her a special coffee enjoyment you can experience.

... Look also at what lies in the nest, so round and so firm: ...

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Accommodation in Leipzig and the region

Suitable accommodations for Easter

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Those who want to do more than just a day trip to Leipzig can of course stay in one of the numerous Hotels or hostels to stay in the city and extend his stay. 

The region offers special accommodations that invite you to a relaxing break: The Resorts in Bad Lausick and Bad Duben are ideally suited for a Short break over EasterHere you can expect the full program with Wellness areas, spa offers and fun for the whole family!

... He has hidden eggs, spotted blue and red, in the nest. ...

Explore Leipzig city centre via app

With the Explore Leipzig app, you can plan your own individual city tours at any time.
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Explore Leipzig's city center at your own pace and according to your interests. The Explore Leipzig app's tours through Leipzig's city center are perfect for discovering the city's sights in an interactive and flexible way. Choose between two exciting tours:

  • Leipzig on foot: Large city center tour with 25 stops for detailed exploration.
  • Leipzig Highlights: Compact tour with 7 important sights for a quick overview.

Download the app now and explore the city interactively and individually.

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castles and palaces in the region

Historic castles and palaces around Leipzig

The picture shows the baroque main façade of the imposing Hubertusburg Castle
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In the Leipzig region you can expect history, culture and architecture of a very special kind: castles, palaces, manors and hunting lodgesNestled in a unique natural setting, they characterize the landscape around Leipzig. They are not only present at Easter. popular excursion destinationsAmong the most well-known facilities are the Castle Mildenstein in Leisnig, the historically significant Colditz Castle and Baroque Palace Delitzsch with its extensive castle park. Also the impressive Kriebstein Castle It impresses with its medieval flair and is considered the most beautiful knight's castle in Saxony. 

These serve a purpose that is not without reason. fairytale backdrops It is frequently used as a filming location for film and television productions. With a bit of luck, you might even find a hidden Easter egg among the old walls and blooming gardens.

... He always has to hide them, so he quickly searches in every corner.

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