--- title: "Short Break in Leipzig with Children ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/discover/short-break-in-leipzig-with-children" description: "Leipzig & the Region offer wonderful experiences for families and children all year round: zoo, castles, museums and lots of nature ► discover Leipzig!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Discover > Leipzig Highlights > Leipzig with Children" --- Short Break with Children in Leipzig and the Region =================================================== - - - - - - - Your best family outing in Leipzig and the region The best Leipzig sights for children ------------------------------------ *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Whether as a **knight or noble maiden**, **ship captain or train driver, nature researcher or animal keeper** – in Leipzig and the surrounding region, children can live out their dreams. Spectacular **roller coaster rides** in the amusement park, challenging **tests of courage in the climbing forest**, exciting discovery tours through **zoological parks**, and adventurous **rides on historic trains** are truly special experiences that make a **family holiday** unforgettable for **young and old alike**. ### Top 10 offers for families Discover travel offers for families here - Highlights for your family vacation 6 Zoos and wildlife parks invite you to marvel 10 Castles and palaces explore the region 20 Leipzig lakes promise unforgettable nature experiences Zoos and wildlife parks ----------------------- *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. The **small, lovingly designed animal parks** and the with its Gondwanaland tropical hall, the Himalayan high mountain landscape and the new South America enclosure offer pure animal experiences. It's best to plan an entire day, as there is a lot to see. Animal lovers can also visit the beautiful , the in Torgau, or the . Small and charming are the in Oschatz and the in Lossatal. In the latter, you will find rare breeds such as the Costa Rican squirrel and the Jacob sheep. You can also admire the largest meerkat enclosure in Saxony here. In some of the parks, **feeding and petting** is even allowed. ### Our recommendations Interesting facts about Zoo Leipzig - 27 hectares – including 2.1 ha of water - 630 species live in six themed worlds - top-ranked in Germany in the (see Anthony E. Sheridan) - Involvement in **species conservation projects around the world**, which can be viewed on the ### The digital city tour for families Leolina's Adventure Digitaler Stadtrundgang durch Leipzig - Urlaub mit Kindern in Leipzig **Join the young lioness Leolina on her exciting adventure through Leipzig!** The young lioness Leolina wakes up in the bustling city centre of Leipzig and only remembers her name. She doesn’t know where she is or where she comes from. Help her uncover these mysteries! Solve exciting puzzles together on your discovery tour through Leipzig’s city centre and at the end a small surprise awaits you, which you can pick up at the Tourist Information. - **Duration:** 1.5 to 2 hours - **Highlight:** Sights in the city center Download the **Explore Leipzig App** now and set off with Leolina on an exciting adventure! - - The most beautiful playgrounds in Leipzig and the region: Adventures for the whole family ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Lakes and water fun** ----------------------- *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. When summer calls, Leipzigers are drawn to the lakes. The encompasses numerous lakes in the surrounding area of Leipzig and offers countless activities in and on the water. Stand-up paddling, wakeboarding, diving and swimming are part of the local way of life in and around Leipzig. Many of the lakes, including Lake Cospuden, Lake Kulkwitz and Lake Markkleeberg, also offer excellent officially tested water quality. Pack your swimming gear and discover Leipzig from the water. Those who prefer to cool off with their children under the watchful eye of a lifeguard are warmly welcome at the . Even in bad weather or during the colder months, little water lovers do not have to stay dry. Many of the **swimming and leisure pools in Leipzig** and the **region** offer activities for families, such as children's areas, slides or family swim times, and look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages. - ### Lakes outside Leipzig’s gates ### Swimming fun in Leipzig and the region: Even in bad weather In Leipzig and the surrounding area, you can splash around without a care even in rain and cold weather! The **fun pools and indoor swimming pools** offer year-round swimming enjoyment. Whether relaxing swimming, exciting water slides or – here you will find everything for a perfect day in the water, no matter what the weather is like outside. Enjoy unforgettable hours with the family and leave everyday life behind! - Summer Holidays in Leipzig **Autumn holidays in Leipzig** **Winter holidays in Leipzig** - Leisure activities for children ------------------------------- for a holiday without boredom *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Are you travelling with a small bundle of energy bursting with courage, or even several of them? Then you’ll love these leisure fun activities. Get active together and let all that energy out! These activities are ideal after longer journeys as well as for an energetic start to the day. To gain new perspectives and enjoy wide views, you can climb the treetops in numerous **climbing parks**. If you prefer things a bit more splashy, you can let loose in the world of **white-water action**. ### Active highlights for children Active in Leipzig and the region: Your adventures are waiting! - - - - - Welcome to Leipzig – the podcast for your Leipzig trip - Castles and palaces ------------------- For brave princesses and noble little knights *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. **Castles** with mysterious vaulted cellars and **palaces** with stately chambers take you on a journey through Saxon history around Leipzig. Let your children slip into traditional courtly garments at and immerse themselves in different eras using **VR headsets** . **Saxony’s most beautiful knight’s castle,** , and invite you to knightly spectacles, fairytale castles and many more **experience days** . - ### Fairy-tale experiences await you ### Castles and palaces in the Leipzig region A trip into history? Only in the Leipzig Region! The Leipzig Region offers a fascinating journey through the past with its impressive . - The **holiday activities in Schlösserland Sachsen** are a real highlight, especially for families. Here you will find exciting experiences for young and old, bringing history to life. - Don’t miss the , an event series that brings the historic walls of the castles to life with music and culture. **Would you like to learn more about the castles and palaces?** On our page about , you will find even more tips for exciting excursions! Museums for children -------------------- **This is where little explorers’ hearts beat faster** Burg-Mildenstein-Infoscreen-Leipzig-Region-Ausstellung-Familie-Tom-Williger-leipzig-travel For explorers, thinkers, and tinkerers, there is plenty to discover in Leipzig and the surrounding region. Grab your little ones and introduce them to the **world of science**. The LEIPZIG REGION is the perfect destination – whether for young astronauts who want to marvel at endless galaxies or for budding animal lovers eager to discover the tiniest creatures. In addition to simply observing, your children can also try things out for themselves in several museums, let their creativity and imagination run free in **hands-on museums**, and listen to **exciting guided tours**. - ### The best museums for children in Leipzig and the region Experiences in nature --------------------- Out into the fresh air Pilze sammeln im Heideland - Leipzig für Familien Whether you explore the **by bike** along the and learn everything from the beginnings of fruit cultivation in monastery gardens to today’s production processes, or wander **on foot with “Billi Bockert”** along the through his habitat – in the Leipzig region you can experience and discover the interactions between humans and nature in a very vivid way on **exciting tours, at ecological stations and in forest education centres**. The best part: learning something new here is a lot of fun! - ### Exciting discovery tours for young explorers “Family Holiday in Saxony” quality label ---------------------------------------- Certified leisure facilities and accommodation providers Logo des Zertifikats "Familienurlaub in Sachsen" Leipzig and the surrounding region are an ideal **holiday destination for families with children**. Some leisure facilities and accommodation providers have been awarded the **“Family Holiday in Saxony” quality label**. This label stands for **verified quality**, for example child-friendly leisure activities, space to play at the hotel or children’s meals in the restaurant. Certification is carried out by **Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH** (TMGS). - - Torgau - family-friendly place ------------------------------ Marktplatz mit Rathaus von Torgau - Städte der Region Leipzig The Renaissance town of Torgau has been certified by TMGS as a family-friendly destination. In addition to its rich culture and eventful history, it offers numerous experiences for the whole family. Whether exciting museums and exhibitions with hands-on activities for all ages, the bears at Hartenfels Castle, a play and sports park, the leisure and adventure pool Aquavita or the – boredom is guaranteed to be a thing of the past here. And if you want to relax after an eventful day, you will find cozy family rooms in the modern youth hostel located right next to Hartenfels Castle. Certified leisure facilities Hotels and vacation accommodations for families Baden und Wellness - Leipzig für Familien Riff Resort The Riff Resort offers a variety of accommodation options: whether holiday apartments for 1–2 or up to 4 people, comfort suites for up to 5 people, or classic double rooms. These are directly connected to the Riff spa and leisure pool via a bathrobe corridor. Admission to the spa is included for all guests. Certified by TMGS with the distinction "Family Holidays in Saxony" Jugendherberge Lausick - Unterkünfte in Leipzig und Region Youth Hostel Bad Lausick Located on the edge of the Colditz Forest near the spa town of Bad Lausick, the youth hostel offers a relaxing place to stay. More than 146 beds are available, divided into rooms with 2 to 6 beds. The accommodation offers its own family rooms for 2–5 people. A barbecue and campfire area as well as a sand volleyball court invite you to spend time outdoors. Certified by TMGS with the distinction "Family Holidays in Saxony" Seepark Auenhain - Unterkünfte in Leipzig Seepark Auenhain Nestled idyllically into the landscape, the Seepark Auenhain with its 32 holiday homes and 12 holiday apartments is located directly above Lake Markkleeberg and thus only a few kilometres from Leipzig city centre. Certified by TMGS with the “Family Holiday in Saxony” distinction Europäisches Jugendcamp Oschatz - Klassenfahrt in Leipzig European Youth Camp The European Youth Camp Oschatz with 6 bungalows is located in O-Schatz-Park and is ideal for school classes, groups or private guests. Each bungalow is divided into two separate living units. In most living units, there are two bunk beds each; in two units, there are alternatively two single beds each. Each unit has a sitting area, shower and toilet. In addition to the fixed sleeping places, the camp grounds offer spaces for 18 tents and 8 caravans. Certified by TMGS with the distinction "Family Holidays in Saxony" Ein modern gestaltetes Komfortzimmer mit Bett, Sitzgarnitur, Schreibtisch und langen braunen Vorhängen im Hostel Platsch in Oschatz. Hostel The modern Hostel Oschatz is located in the Platsch leisure and adventure pool, offering a total of 36 beds in 9 rooms. Three comfort rooms with a double bed and sofa bed for up to four people are situated on the entrance level, while six hostel rooms, each with two bunk beds, are located on the swimming hall level and provide space for groups and school classes. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The adjoining adventure pool, the sauna, a bowling alley, and a restaurant offer a wide range of leisure activities directly on site. Certified by TMGS with the seal “Family Holidays in Saxony” Jugendherberge Torgau - Unterkünfte in Leipzig und Region Torgau Youth Hostel Directly opposite Hartenfels Castle is the Torgau Youth Hostel. It offers 122 beds in 32 modern and comfortable 1- to 6-bed rooms with bunk beds and private bathrooms with toilets. A variety of amenities such as bicycle rental, a craft room, and a table tennis table invite you to enjoy exciting activities. Certified by TMGS with the distinction "Family Holidays in Saxony" Meininger Hotel Leipzig - Unterkünfte in Leipzig MEININGER Hotel Leipzig Central Station The MEININGER Hotel Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is an affordable hotel offering 126 rooms with a total of 404 beds and many modern amenities such as a breakfast buffet, lunch to go, late check-out, guest kitchen, games area (for all generations), and free Wi-Fi around the clock. The hotel is perfectly suited for families, as it offers rooms with up to 4 beds (for all types of families) and free baby cribs upon request. Family discount for direct bookings: 15% off the room rate for all children up to 12 years old, children up to and including 6 years can have breakfast for free, and children from 7 to 12 years receive a 50% discount on the breakfast price. adina-außenansicht-tagungshotel-leipzig-convention-philipp-kirschner Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig The Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig in the former Brühlpelz high-rise is excellently located and just a few minutes from Leipzig Central Station and 20 minutes by car from the airport. Its location in the heart of the old town makes the hotel the ideal starting point for your explorations of Leipzig. GRONERS Hostel - Unterkünfte in Leipzig GRONERS Leipzig GRONERS Leipzig is located in a prime city location. In a former historic merchant’s house, the hostel/hotel is equipped with a co-working area, co-cooking facilities, and an urban roof garden. vienna-house-easy-außenansicht-tagungshotel-leipzig-convention-philipp-kirschner Vienna House Easy Leipzig Just a 2‑minute walk from the main train station, you will find modern rooms whose mix of bright and vibrant colours creates a pleasant atmosphere. Comfortable furniture, local decorative elements and cosy box‑spring beds invite you to relax, and complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi, digital newspapers and magazines, as well as a bottle of mineral water, are included as standard in all rooms. pentahotel-tagungshotel-leipzig-convention-philipp-kirschner Pentahotel Leipzig Pentahotel Leipzig welcomes its guests with a modern lounge and spacious rooms. Enjoy your stay and relax after a day of exploring the city in the pool, sauna, and fitness area. Apartment Central Leipzig - Unterkünfte in Leipzig Apartment Central The apartments are lovely accommodations for a short or longer stay in Leipzig. Thanks to the homely furnishings and comfortable amenities, you will feel right at home. In the modern kitchens, you can prepare your favourite dishes before snuggling into the cosy beds. Suite Hotel Leipzig - Unterkünfte in Leipzig Suite Hotel Leipzig The comfortable two‑room suites feature a separate living and sleeping area, an entertainment centre, complimentary Sky Sport and Movie channels, free 1GB Wi‑Fi access and a small kitchenette. A fitness room is available to guests for 5.00 €. Familienzimmer - Leipzig für Familien Aparion Apartment Leipzig Family Large, light-flooded apartments in Leipzig's city center entice with a home-like atmosphere and excellent access to public transport. A place to feel good for young and old! Each unit offers a bedroom for two people, a living/bedroom with dining area, a (sofa) bed for one to two people, an additional small room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with toilet and shower. - Restaurants and cafés for the perfect family outing Got a taste for Leipzig and the region? Travel with peace of mind - our travel offers --------------------------------------------- - … or book your accommodation directly Round off your stay