Short vacation for two in Leipzig and the region

Leipzig is perfect for a romantic getaway. Here you will find guidance on how to plan your short trip and an overview of the most important Must-See Attractions. The tips are great for couples, as well as for a trip with friends or for those  traveling alone.  

Browse the page and discover not only the Top 10 Highlights but also many other offers you shouldn't miss. We promise:  You'll get  excited for more - for even more Leipzig and the surrounding region.

Where is the best place to shop in Leipzig? Everywhere! But shopping is especially great in Leipzig's city center. On a compact area, you'll find countless shops, a unique network of arcades with wonderful stores, and shopping centers like Höfe am Brühl or PROMENADEN Hauptbahnhof waiting for your visit. 

For a more individual shopping experience, head to the south and west of Leipzig. Here, small boutiques and alternative scene shops invite you to browse and discover the lates trends.

As we all know, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Since Leipzig is also known for its many culinary highlights, you are in the best hands - as a couple, with your family or your best friends. Countless locations offer something for every taste, both literally and figuratively. You decide: whether small trendy bar, Michelin-starred cuisine with Panoramic view, Saxon specialties in historic ambience or hip snacks in a breathtaking atmosphere former industrial culture.

Coffee and cake lovers will also get their money's worth on a short break in Leipzig. Leipzig coffee house culture goes to a long tradition and can be experienced in the many cafes - in coffee shops with a long history or in trendy cafes that offer espresso as well as café latte in black, gold or pink. Let yourself be inspired here and, above all, enjoy the taste!

Holidays are primarily about relaxation. And this is what comes with a Getaway or one Wellness weekend in Leipzig you definitely won't miss out. 

Whether as a couple in a Finnish sauna, relaxing with a couples massage or in a soothing whirlpool − with the spa offerings In Leipzig and the region you will recharge your batteries. Promised!

city ​​trip and beach vacation can be wonderfully combined in Leipzig. On warm summer days, the bathing lakes around the city are only a short bike ride away. Cossi, Kulki and Co., as the people of Leipzig affectionately call their lakes, no bathing wish remains unfulfilled. Leipzig New Lake District, one of the largest connected lake areas in Europe, invites you to excellent water quality, sunny sandy beaches and shady meadow banks There are also adrenaline-filled wakeboarding and rafting facilities, numerous boat and SUP rentals and lots cafes, restaurants and bistros.

You can also spend a short holiday on the water in Leipzig right in the middle of the city. Because Leipzig is also called "Little Venice". Over 400 bridges lead over the city's rivers and canals, where you can enjoy a sightseeing tour from the water.

When visiting Leipzig, it is always worth packing your swimwear.

As a active vacationers you are in good hands in the Leipzig region, because here you will find everything that hikers and cyclists desire. More than 1.000 kilometers of cycle paths are waiting to be explored by you − for example the asphalted Neuseenland cycle routeAlong beautiful blue lakes there are also all kinds of culinary highlights to discover. Regional routes, such as the Mulde or Elbe cycle path, are ideal for multi-day trips. Or you can take public transport into the region and return to the city by bike or e-bike.

hiking enthusiasts Enjoy the diverse routes through extensive forest and heath landscapes or along picturesque rivers and lakes at the foot of impressive castles and palaces. Whether on foot or by bike - here you will find the tour that perfectly suits your short vacation.