Industrial culture in 
Leipzig and the region

After the successful renovation and repurposing of the former Gründerzeit buildings, you can now admire many magnificent brick buildings in the west of Leipzig. Exclusive lofts and cultural centres have been created in former factory halls.

The Spinnerei, once the largest cotton spinning mill in Europe, now offers an exceptionally wide range for art enthusiasts and is at the same time the creative home for Leipzig’s artists. 

Do you want to discover more industrial buildings with unique charm? You will also find what you're looking for in the neighbouring district of Lindenau. Here, among other things, the Tapetenwerk and the Kunstkraftwerk are waiting for your visit. 

Lignite mining shaped the landscape around Leipzig until 1990. Today, various museums and historical witnesses tell the story of the former mining tradition. 

Visible from afar is the belt stacker in the Mining Technology Park. The open-air exhibition along the A38 motorway succeeds in bringing the topic of mining closer to the younger generation in an exciting way. You can also experience the traces of the past during a ride on the historic coal railway or by visiting mining museums and former briquette factories.

You can discover the legacy of coal mining at a particularly affordable price with the Industrial Culture Combo Ticket for 20.00 euros per person. You can find more information in the flyer “In the Footsteps of Lignite in the Southern Leipzig New Lake District” available for download.

In past centuries, mills were always important centers of life. They provided people with food and work and also served as meeting places for communication and exchange. In addition, they reflected the latest technology and inventions.

Today, mills are once again enjoying great popularity, but more because of their ancient technology, their traditions, and the romantic mill atmosphere of a long‑gone era. These technical monuments attract interested visitors each year on the German Mill Day on Whit Monday. From April to October, numerous events can be attended. You can visit mills – on your own or with a guided tour – and experience various cultural highlights. And surely, you will once again hear the old miller’s greeting “Good luck”.