LEIPZIG REGION 
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Leipzig is one of the most popular cities in Germany. But what makes Leipzig so particularly worth living in?

One third of the city consists of parks, green spaces and floodplain forest. The Leipzig floodplain forest is considered the largest inner-city, contiguous forest area of ​​its kind in Europe. Leipzig is therefore, with good reason, one of the greenest cities in GermanyThanks to the good connections and the numerous options, such as e-bikes, car sharing and the like, you are always mobile and just a stone's throw away from the adventures that await you in the city. In addition, you will find a large selection of shops in Leipzig for fair fashion and regional products, organic markets and unpackaged shops. A visit to Leipzig also promises a lot for the taste buds. Numerous cafes, restaurants and markets leave nothing to be desired and have Sustainability a lot to offer.

On this page you will find inspiration on how to explore Leipzig with small ecological footprint and great experience value you can explore.

Train, bus or bike - Leipzig makes it possible!

With the ICE you only need one hour from Berlin or three hours from Hamburg. Leipzig Central Station is in the middle of the city center. From there you can explore the city on foot, by bike or by public transport. The dense network of Leipzig's public transport companies with short waiting times makes it easier for you to reach the various sights in the city. In terms of bicycle friendliness, Leipzig is also far ahead in Germany. Thanks to its compact size, flat terrain and good bike paths Many of the city's highlights can be easily explored on two wheels. If you don't want to bring your own bike, you can rent one anywhere in the city. Car sharing is another way for you to be mobile in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way.

Secure special prices now when travelling by bus and train:
When purchasing the LEIPZIG CARD at the Tourist Information, there is an exclusive offer for bus and train passengers 15% discountAll you have to do is present your current DB ticket or MDV network ticket and you will start saving.

There is also a lot to discover in Leipzig outside of the city center! With the "Leipzig Beyond" tours With 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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Into the city and the adventure begins!

Leipzig is one of the greenest cities Germany. The numerous parks the city and the region invite you to take a breather. On various sustainability tours you can get to know the surroundings better and learn a lot about wild herbs, trees and medicinal plants. to water the city can be wonderful exploringWhether it's a leisurely canoe tour through the city or lots of action in the Markkleeberg canoe park - water lovers will get their money's worth. At dizzying heights you also have the opportunity to climb various courses or try out adventure golf on the ground. 

Culinary delights in Leipzig: Organic - Vegan - Vegetarian - Regional

You love vegan food, value organic cultivation the ingredients and the use of regional products is important to you? Then you are in the right place in Leipzig! Here you can expect a large selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, cafés and snack barsWhether it's haute cuisine, delicacies from all over the world or something quick to eat on the go - Leipzig has long since established itself as a paradise for meat-free enjoyment. If you don't want to do without meat, you'll find fish, meat and dairy products from animal-friendly organic farming in the Leipzig region on many of the city's menus. Regional products you can also click on the different markets shopping in Leipzig.

The best way to discover for yourself is to discover that enjoyment can also be fun in the long term. Have fun on your culinary gourmet tour through Leipzig!

The numerous organic markets the city make ecological shopping a breeze. If you are fed up with excessive plastic waste when shopping, you can buy your drugstore products and Food packaging-free and environmentally friendly This will not only fill your empty shelves, but will also reduce your ecological footprint.

The Leipzig Initiative Fair Fashion Lab is actively committed to a change in awareness in the fashion industry. Numerous sustainable fashion labels and alternative second-hand shops throughout the city offer conscious shoppers the opportunity to go shopping away from the big fashion chains with a clear conscience. You can find real unique items, for example, at suppliers from Craftswho make their products with great attention to detail. So grab your shopping bags and browse to your heart's content!

The LEIPZIG REGION is teeming with regional farms and local suppliers and producersFrom fruit and vegetable cultivation to dairy production to fish and meat from animal-friendly, organic farming - nothing stands in the way of a balanced and authentic culinary experience. Such fresh and high-quality products not only taste better, but also protect the environment, especially due to the short transport routes. 

In the LEIPZIG REGION there are many initiatives and associations, which support regional value creation and thus local farmers and producers. With the help of various maps and websites you can see directly where you can buy which products from which producer or enjoy them directly. Regional products you can also click on the various markets in Leipzig shop.

Make your trip complete!

When visiting Leipzig there is much to experienceThe hours fly by. In the evening you long for a cozy bed in a cozy accommodationto end the day and to reflect on the numerous memories. If you are not only visiting Leipzig on a day trip, but also longer stay is now faced with the challenge of finding the right place to stay. Leipzig is teeming with hotels and hostels that will make your stay complete. Here, too, you have the opportunity to book a the smallest possible ecological footprint to leave behind.

If you want to get out of the pulsating city and into nature for the night, this is the Rittergut Heyda The Carlowitz family found the perfect home! In the middle of the Lossatal valley, former manor including farm buildings renovated and partly holiday homes repurposed. environmental protection and animal welfare is very important to the Carlowitz family. A large part of their own lands for the organic farming Furthermore, sustainability has its Origins in Heyda...

That too NEW SERVANTS' HOUSE is a former manor, which lovingly sustainably renovated So you can visit the former Rittergut Oelzschau, surrounded by greenery and located by a pond, you can spend quiet nights. Here you also have access to the herb and servants' garden with orchard, you can relax at the swimming pool or at cooking evenings directly in the kitchen of the INSTITUTE for Cooking and Food Culture .

Auf dem Kräuterhof Falkenhain You can not only enjoy lovingly furnished holiday apartments, but also from a herbal witch learn personally! From aphrodisiac evenings of guided tours and lectures to seminar weekends on wild herb nutrition you can always experience variety.