Easter in Leipzig 
and the region

Spring is already greening and blooming in full splendour, filling Leipzig and the region with beautiful colours. The birds are returning from the south to the city and singing their songs to us. The days are getting longer, and the anticipation of Easter is growing. The long Easter weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore the city and the region. Whether you choose an Easter service in one of the region’s churches, a traditional Easter walk in the countryside or a festive Easter meal in the city’s restaurants – Leipzig and the region will make your Easter perfect.

Complete the poem as you scroll through the page and discover everything Leipzig and the region have to offer over the Easter holidays.

Look, what is sitting there in the grass! Could that be the Easter bunny? ...

Easter in Leipzig is a true celebration! The numerous events taking place in the city at Easter speak for themselves. From performances of the St John Passion to atmospheric Easter church services and the popular Leipziger Eierlei, you can look forward to a varied programme. 

Students also have every reason to be happy: the Easter holidays are just around the corner, offering almost unlimited opportunities for leisure activities. How about the Easter spectacle at the Zoo Leipzig or a visit to one of the many child-friendly museums?

You can find out everything there is to experience in Leipzig and the region at Easter in our blog article.

... Peeks out with its long ear from the green nest. …

Maybe you’ll get lucky and spot the Easter Bunny’s little ears during your Easter walk in the fresh air! But even if he doesn’t reveal himself, a walk through Leipzig and the region is always worthwhile. Enjoy the warm sunshine and birdsong, for example in Clara-Zetkin Park, in the Leipzig Riverside Forest, or around the Leipziger Neuseenland. When the parks, the riverside forest and the lakeside paths shine in fresh green and the first early bloomers line the paths, spring shows itself here from its most beautiful side.

... Hops with its quick legs over sticks and over stones. ...

After a long Easter walk, you are surely feeling hungry and thirsty. So it's time for a breather in one of the many restaurants and cafés in the Leipzig region. Many restaurants offer special Easter menus or a festive Easter brunch during the holidays, providing culinary highlights for the Easter weekend.

The selection ranges from traditional Saxon cuisine to international specialties. Whether you prefer a stylish restaurant in the city centre or a cosy café in a trendy neighbourhood – you will find the right place for every taste.

In our blog article, you can also find out which cafés in Leipzig offer you an exceptional coffee experience.

... Also look here, what lies in the nest so round and also so firm: ...

If you don't just want to take a day trip to Leipzig, you can of course stay in one of the many hotels or hostels in the city and extend your stay. 

In the region, special accommodations invite you to enjoy a relaxing break: The resorts in Bad Lausick and Bad Düben are perfect for a short Easter getaway. Here you can look forward to the full program with wellness areas, spa offers, and fun for the whole family!

... Eggs, blue and red speckled, he has hidden in the nest. …

In the Leipzig region, you can look forward to history, culture, and architecture of a very special kind: castles, fortresses, manor estates and hunting lodges, embedded in a unique natural setting, shape the landscape around Leipzig. They are popular excursion destinations not only at Easter. Among the best-known sites are Mildenstein Castle in Leisnig, the historic Colditz Castle and Delitzsch Baroque Castle with its spacious castle park. The impressive Kriebstein Castle also delights with its medieval charm and is considered the most beautiful knight’s castle in Saxony. 

It is no coincidence that these fairytale backdrops are repeatedly used as filming locations for movies and television productions. With a bit of luck, you may even find a hidden Easter egg between the old walls and blooming gardens.

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