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The  "New Berlin"the metropolis of Central Germany or the secret capital of Saxony − Leipzig is known by many names. With over 1.000 year history and its colorful diversity, Leipzig offers the perfect place for a unforgettable school trip.

Follow in the footsteps of the Peaceful revolution, discovers the multifaceted culture the city or experience together action-packed while paddling across the Karl-Heine-Kanal or while riding a roller coaster in Belantis Amusement ParkBut the region of Leipzig waits with adventurous leisure fun and lots beautiful nature waiting to be discovered by you - with impressive castles and palaces, idyllic nature trails and fascinating waterways.

But which one Accomodation are ideal for a school trip? Which attractions are exciting, entertaining and educational at the same time? Which Museums, Guided Tours or Tours also inspire the younger generation? Here you will find guidance and answers to these questions.

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Experiencing history outside the classroom

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city ​​of superlatives

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Waterways

800  years

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Hostels, youth hostels and school camps

View of a shared room in a hostel with two blue bunk beds, a double bed, a table and a large window.
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A&O Leipzig Central Station

The A&O Hostel is located in the former Reichspost building directly on the east side of Leipzig Central Station, making it the perfect starting point for a class trip. Students are accommodated in modern 4- to 6-bed rooms. Teachers have extra single or double rooms available. 3 conference rooms can be used free of charge as a place to study and meet!

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Seepark Auenhain

The spacious holiday homes in Seepark Auenhain are located on Lake Markkleeberg and are therefore perfect for a stay during the Leipzig summer. Equipped with everything your heart desires, you can enjoy the peace and quiet and the gentle rippling of the lake - but you can also quickly get to the city.

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Multitude Hostel

The Multitude Hostel, awarded the title of "Best Hostel Germany 2019", is located in the trendy Lindenau district in western Leipzig. Not far from Karl-Heine-Straße, you can explore the trendy scene in just a few minutes or go for a paddle on the Karl-Heine Canal. The cozy bunks in the stylish and modern furnished shared rooms offer the perfect place to end the day in a relaxed manner.

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View of the ALL-on-SEA Resort on Lake Schladitzer with its flat, sandy shore and surrounding green areas under a sunny sky with scattered clouds.
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ALL-on-SEA Sport Resort on Lake Schladitz

At ALL-on-SEA in the resort you will find everything you need for a successful day of sports and beach. On the beautiful grounds at Schladitzer Lake, the team offers families with children and sports enthusiasts a wide range of professional sports and leisure activities on land and water.

If you want to stay for the weekend or longer, there are accommodation options such as tent houses and holiday homes. Caravan pitches and camping areas are also available.

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DJH Youth Hostel Leipzig

The DJH Leipzig Youth Hostel is located in the east of Leipzig, not far from the city center. The youth hostel has 170 rooms with two to four beds each, a club room, an international games room, and a TV and table tennis room.

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Europa-Jugendherberge Schloss Colditz

Stay in one of the largest Renaissance castles in Saxony and enjoy the flair of the Zwickauer Mulde. The youth hostel, which opened in 2007, has 34 rooms with 171 beds and a private bathroom. There is also a large selection of conference rooms, a terrace and a barbecue area. There are also numerous leisure facilities such as a disco room, a reading room, a games room and a table tennis room. The reception provides free Wi-Fi in all public areas.

A DJH membership is required to stay overnight!

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Sleepy Lion Hostel

The Sleepy Lion Hostel is located near the zoo and is another affordable and central accommodation option for a school trip. The various shared rooms are all equipped with their own bathroom and WiFi, making them the perfect place for an exciting time in Leipzig.

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Hostel Platsch in Oschatz

The Hostel Platsch in Oschatz is located directly in the Platsch leisure facility and has been offering comfortable overnight accommodation for a total of 2024 guests since 30. The modern accommodation offers three air-conditioned comfort rooms with double beds, as well as six hostel rooms, each with two bunk beds. All rooms have their own bathroom with shower and toilet.

As part of the leisure facility, the hostel offers direct access to a variety of activities such as a swimming pool with sauna village, a bowling alley and the in-house restaurant "silhOuette".

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European Youth Camp (EJC) Oschatz

The European Youth Camp is a bungalow complex in the middle of Oschatz's city area, but still in the countryside. The 6 bungalows can accommodate up to 44 guests and are each equipped with 6 beds, a seating area, private bathroom and built-in wardrobes.

There is also a communal kitchen, a barbecue area, a training room and various leisure activities such as table tennis, darts, billiards or table football.

The O-Schatz-Park and the "Plantsch" leisure pool are nearby.

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MEININGER Hotel Leipzig Central Station

Since 1999, the MEININGER Hotel at Leipzig Central Station has been one of the most popular accommodations for school trips. Modern shared rooms, free WiFi, a game zone and a large breakfast buffet round off the stay and make the school trip to Leipzig something very special!

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Haus Grillensee leisure and education center

The property, which is surrounded by greenery and directly on the Grillensee, is ideal for school trips. In addition to 3 group houses, guests also have access to a campsite for overnight stays. All rooms have their own bathroom.

In the main building there are two large dining rooms as well as a cafeteria with a fireplace and a games room.

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Five Elements Hostel

The Five Elements Hostel is centrally located on Leipzig's famous trendy mile, Barfußgässchen. The main train station and many other sights are just a few minutes' walk away. The various shared rooms have 4 to 8 beds and a private bathroom, making them perfect for a city trip with school friends.

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Bad Lausick Youth Hostel

The modern, family-friendly facilities, many large common rooms and the Active & Fit profile with the core theme of health make our youth hostel a worthwhile place to stay.

Basket weaving, paper making, nature rallies, animal watching in the Colditz Forest, horse riding, tobogganing, sports Olympics, making healthy drinks and snacks or relaxation activities are equally suitable for groups and families.

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GRONERS Hostel Leipzig

The GRONERS Hostel on Katharinenstraße impresses with its central location and offers space for around 120 guests. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, TV and free WiFi. A co-working area and an urban roof garden invite you to have a good time together.

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Torgau Youth Hostel

The youth hostel with 122 beds is located in the immediate vicinity of Hartenfels Castle with its castle church, consecrated by Martin Luther, and the famous Wendelstein, a cantilevered spiral staircase that is considered an architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance.

The Elbe cycle path between the old town and the Elbe runs almost directly past the youth hostel. Thanks to its central location in the historic city centre, cultural and gastronomic establishments can be reached in just a few minutes on foot.

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Reibitz school camp

The Reibitz school camp is located north of the "Dübener Heide" nature reserve and is about 12 km from Delitzsch and Bad Düben. Guests can stay in 6 bungalows with various multi-bed rooms. The site also offers 3 classrooms, a wooden house for craft projects and a large communal kitchen.

In the summer months, a swimming pond in the immediate vicinity beckons visitors to cool off. In addition to the museum barn, a large adventure playground, a campfire site and a nature trail offer varied leisure activities.

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School camp & bungalow village Olganitz

The main building of the Olganitz school camp offers a total of 64 beds in shared or family rooms. In addition, a barbecue area with a campfire site, a bowling alley, a football pitch, table tennis tables and a beach volleyball court ensure plenty of variety during the school trip.

The bungalow village has 16 bungalows for 4-6 people each. All buildings are equipped with a private bathroom and a kitchenette.

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Naturfreundehaus Grethen near Grimma

The Leipzig Naturfreundehaus Grethen offers an inviting combination of comfort and adventure opportunities in the middle of an idyllic natural landscape and is therefore an ideal accommodation for young groups and families. Divided into a family guest house and a youth guest house, it offers space for around 83 people. There are also three tepee tents for overnight stays, as well as a dining room and three seminar rooms.

For outdoor fans, there is a volleyball court, a football pitch, table tennis tables and an adventure playground. Those who prefer something more adventurous can use the rope course or the climbing facility. In the evenings, barbecue and campfire sites tempt you to spend some sociable hours in the open air.

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Activities during the school trip

Outdoor activities for bundles of energy

Leipzig offers numerous points of interest & sights also a lot of adventurous activities in the fresh air. Whether sports fanaticadrenaline junkie, nature or animal lover − fun is guaranteed here! 

To relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, Leipzig's parks and green spaces or during the summer months a dip in the cool water at one of the numerous lakes in the region. While the adults enjoy the peace and quiet, the kids romp around at Water sports activities or paddle a lap across the canal.

Our recommendations for outdoor activities

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Tours and city rallies through Leipzig and the region

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  • Leipzig city detectivesflashlight rallies, scavenger hunts, history and water rallies and much more

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bathing fun for water lovers

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The sun is shining, the temperatures are high − sounds like the perfect time for a trip to one of the many lakes in Leipzig. The Leipzig Neuseenland is with over 7.000 Hectare is one of the largest connected water landscapes in the region. Water lovers of all ages will get their money's worth here.

And if the weather is not good, then you can enjoy water fun in one of the many water parks and swimming pools instead. 

Tips for Water Lovers

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Indoor fun for adventurers

Even when the weather is bad, Leipzig and the region have plenty to offer. For example, you can go for sports at Trampoline park JUMP House to or in Kletterturm LeipzigIf you want to play "Beat the Raab" yourself, you can join other players in the team duel in various mini-games. educational aspect During the school trip, there are numerous Courses and  Workshops. So will media literacy by the Medienwerkstatt Leipzig and the KAOS cultural workshop creatively and practically at the same time − here students become animation or music producers

All amateur detectives can test their investigative skills in a escape room in Leipzig or on Castle Mildenstein test and solve tricky puzzles. Rochlitz Castle delighted with his VR glasses and interactive stationsStudents will find a mixture of fun and knowledge in the Geoportal Bahnhof Mügeln,  while water fun in RIFF leisure pool in Bad Lausick is guaranteed.

Tips for Indoor Activities

Insights for the Curious

Leipzig is the seat of many internationally known companies. In Guided Tours and  factory tours you will get an exclusive insight into the everyday working life. For example, the BMW factory and  Porsche works for viewings. 

All football fans and  RB Leipzig-Fans get into trouble with a stadium tour In addition to a trip to the VIP area and press conference room, the tour also takes you to the catacombs and on that matchfield even. 

Also the Leipzig Airport offers journeys of discovery and grants you a airport tour a look behind the scenes. 

Museums for Curious People

The huge museum landscape Leipzig offers unique discovery experiences for all ages and interests − from exciting exhibitions about flora and fauna to multimedia museums to participate.

Many cultural institutions offer specially designed Tours and  Guided Tours for Child and  Young people Through the playful and  interactive knowledge transfer The museum visit becomes an entertaining experience and the discovery of unique exhibits from MusicHistoryArt and  Books remains in memory.

Our museum recommendations

evening program for young adults

When the sun slowly sets and the city lights start to shine, Leipzig really wakes up. In addition to the Opera  and the Gewandhaus also presents the Theater der Jungen Welt, as the oldest professional children's and youth theater in the German-speaking region, a cross-age and cross-disciplinary program. With a unique natural scenery awaits you on Biedermeier beach and on the Kriebstein Lake Stage a varied theatre program where you can experience exciting productions. Or how about a visit to the cinema? The Passage cinemas In addition to current blockbusters, we also show international films and special productions.

The trendy streets Leipzig is home to the trendy neighborhoods like Plagwitz or the Südvorstadt to discover. The Leipzig outdoor seating culture can be found in more than 1.400 Restaurants and Cafés be explored and also the Nightlife has a lot to offer with cool clubs. 

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Leipzig insider tips

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Leipzig also offers you some of the most interesting places to visit away from the typical tourist hotspots. hidden gems.

In every district of Leipzig, from east to west and north to south, there are great specialty restaurants, charming Coffees, beautiful parks as well as exceptional Galleries and Theater

This Travel tips provide authentic insights and make real Leipzig lifestyle tangible. 

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Hidden Perspectives

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Experience Leipzig off the beaten track!

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Also There is a lot to discover in Leipzig outside of the city center! With the “Leipzig Beyond” tours of the Explore Leipzig App you can explore the trendy districts of the city and districts off the beaten track experience. You just can't decide? No problem - with the help of a slot machine or the "Leipzig Beyond Matching" you will definitely find the right tour for your visit to Leipzig! 

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