Winter in Leipzig 
and the region

Leipzig and the region are also wonderful in winter and can be explored in interesting, adventurous, and relaxing ways. The numerous parks and forests invite you to enjoy cozy winter walks, and the city's museums and galleries enchant even the coldest and grayest days. Plenty of spa and wellness offers provide relaxation. Thanks to the good connection to public transportation, the various activities are easy to reach. You can find out how to best discover wintry Leipzig and the surrounding region on this page!

The cold season has its very own charm here. Immerse yourselves in the magical Tropenleuchten at Zoo Leipzig, where exotic plants and animals shine in sparkling worlds of light. Also worth seeing is the Leipzig Ice Dream on Augustusplatz, which transforms into a glittering ice landscape from January to March. Whether ice skating, curling, or enjoying the wintry atmosphere from the Ferris wheel – there’s something here for everyone. The ice arena in Döbeln also invites you to take sporty laps and enjoy winter fun on its large ice surface.

Bundle up warmly and let yourselves be enchanted by the many small and large highlights that Leipzig and the surrounding region have to offer in winter.

Explore Leipzig’s city center at your own pace and according to your interests. The tours in the Explore Leipzig app through Leipzig’s center are perfect for discovering the city’s sights interactively and flexibly. Choose between two exciting routes:

• Leipzig on Foot: Large city center tour with 25 stops for an in-depth exploration.
• Leipzig Highlights: Compact tour with 7 key sights for a quick overview.

Download the app now and explore the city in an interactive and individual way!

Leipzig and the surrounding region offer a wide range of opportunities to experience something all year round – even on cold and rainy days. In Leipzig’s city centre, you will find many beautiful covered arcades, such as the Mädler-Passage, which invite you to take a relaxed stroll. The Höfe am Brühl are also perfect for escaping the grey everyday life. In addition, you will find several exciting escape rooms, unique cinemas and numerous museums that offer plenty of variety. A visit to the ‘Runde Ecke’ Memorial Museum, the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig, or the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig is always worthwhile. You can also gather fascinating impressions in the surrounding region, for example in the newly designed permanent exhibition “Courage and Powerlessness” at the Erinnerungsort Torgau or at the Stasi Bunker Museum in Machern. 

After an impressive museum visit or an extensive shopping tour, you can warm up and get comfortable in one of the many cafés. Time to head somewhere warm!

If you want to warm up after a stroll through Leipzig’s city centre or a walk through the snow-covered parks, you are in exactly the right place in the many restaurants and cafés. No matter where you are in Leipzig, the next eatery is certainly not far away. The friendly staff and the cosy atmosphere in the venues invite you to take a breather. With warm dishes, hot drinks and pleasant conversations, you can warm up and enjoy a break.

Fortunately, you don’t have to fly south in winter to enjoy a warm getaway. Leipzig and the surrounding region are just the place for it! In the many leisure pools, you can not only swim but also enjoy saunas, slides, and relaxation. Massages and other spa and wellness services provide extra rejuvenation. If you want to round off your trip, some of these oases even offer overnight stays.

Exciting activities await young and old during the winter holidays. At the Zoo Leipzig, you can explore six different themed worlds and almost take a little trip around the globe. A particularly impressive highlight is Gondwanaland, where tropical temperatures prevail even in the depths of winter. If you are in the mood for a winter walk with animal highlights, you will also find what you are looking for at the Leipzig Wildlife Park or in the Tiergärten Delitzsch and Eilenburg. Another highlight is a winter ride on the historic Döllnitzbahn.

True to the motto “Knowledge is fun”, a visit to the museums of Leipzig is also worthwhile, where you can discover many new and exciting things. If you are looking for a bit more action, the JUMP House Leipzig as well as the Kohlrabizirkus are perfect for ice skating or the ice disco. You can also let off steam at the Freizeitbad RIFF, which offers both a paradise of slides and a wellness oasis – perfect for a family outing.

Excursions to the Leipzig region are worthwhile even during the dark and cold season. There are varied hiking trails and walks that offer fairytale-like views.

• Circular trail at Lake Cospuden
• Circular trail at Lake Kulkwitz
• Circular hiking trail around Döbeln
• Circular hiking trail from Wermsdorf to Collm
• Hohburg circular hiking trail with mining path
• Circular trail around Lake Markkleeberg