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Autumn in Leipzig

When the leaves fall...

Drohnenaufnahme von Leipzig im Herbst, wenn die Bäume sich bunt färben und langsam ihre Blätter verlieren.

...then Leipzig really shines!

Autumn in Leipzig. That smell, those colours. Discover Leipzig in autumn and you will be captivated by the city. The autumn is as colourful as Leipzig itself – enjoy delicious meals and hot coffee amid cool temperatures, discover the region's many heaths and hiking trails and fall in love with Leipzig's glorious nature, take in the colourful trees as well as the city's many art and creative hotspots, or unwind on a soothing wellness weekend. This time of year is anything but dreary – on this page, we'll show you how best to experience autumn in Leipzig! 

Here you can enjoy autumn

View of the large doorway which forms the entrance to the Wildpark Leipzig which is wonderful for a trip with the family, recreational facilities, zoo, adventure, boat rental

Wildpark

The wildlife park in the south of Leipzig is regarded as a centre for recreation, research and conservation of endangered native animal species. You can experience them for yourself in the middle of the city.
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Regina Palast Leipzig

In the Regina Palace in Reudnitz, moviegoers get their money's worth for current films and low prices.
View into a showroom in Leipzig's former cotton spinning mill with visitors looking at exhibits and pictures during a tour.

Leipzig Baumwollspinnerei

Located in Leipzig's Lindenau district, the former cotton spinning mill, the Baumwollspinnerei has become internationally acclaimed for its contemporary art.
View of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig in the sunshine, which boasts an unusual style of architecture for Leipzig and is truly worth seeing, cultural venue

Monument to the Battle of the Nations

The monument commemorates the decisive battle against Napoleon in October 1813, which was fought in the fields around Leipzig.
View of the crematorium in the South Cemetery, which is located next to the Monument to the Battle of Leipzig, landmarks, Green Leipzig

Südfriedhof

Covering an area of 82 hectares, the Südfriedhof in the south of Leipzig is the largest cemetery in the city and one of the largest park-style cemeteries in all of Germany.
Sunset in the Clara Zetkin Park which gives the trees long shadows, green Leipzig, leisure

Clara Zetkin Park

Clara Zetkin Park to the south of Leipzig's city centre includes the historic Johannapark, Palmengarten, Volkspark, Scheibenholz and Albertpark.
View of the Café Kümmel Apotheke in the Mädler-Passage which is the most famous example of the special courtyard and passage architecture in Leipzig, and where today your can find many fine shops, culture

Mädler Passage (Grimmaische Straße/Neumarkt)

Leipzig's most impressive arcade is the best place to experience the architectural and historical grandeur of this city of trade fairs and commerce. You're invited - to enjoy, wander and marvel.
A monkey sitting on a branch in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a family excursion, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Gondwanaland
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Leipzig Zoo

Six different themed worlds invite you to enjoy tropical flair and rare animal species in the middle of a German city at the Leipzig Zoo.
A green skyline and a blue sky can be seen and in the foreground is a viewing platform from the Wackelturm in the Rosental, Hidden Leipzig, Green Leipzig, Nature, Landmark, Viewpoint

Observation tower "Wackelturm" in the Rosental

High above the treetops of the Leipzig flood plain forest, the observation tower in the Rosental attracts all visitors, who don't have problems with highs to see spectacular views of the green city of Leipzig and its sights.
View of the entrance to the Panometer in Leipzig, where an exhibition by the artist, Asisi can be seen, museum, cultural venue in Leipzig
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PANOMETER LEIPZIG

The Panometer Leipzig boasts the world's largest 360° panorama with a height of 32 metres. It is housed in a former gasometer.

Enjoy autumn in Leipzig with delicious food

Gedeckter Tisch mit zwei Speisen und zwei Heißgetränken in der Dankbar auf der Jahnallee in Leipzig, Cafés in Leipzig, Kaffee, Gastronomie
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Eine junge Frau und ein junger Mann sitzen an einem Tisch in der Dankbar Leipzig und essen Speisen, Cafés in Leipzig, Kaffee, Gastronomie
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Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen zum Mittagessen an einem Tisch in der Dankbar Leipzig und unterhalten sich, Cafés in Leipzig, Kaffee, Gastronomie
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Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen nebeneinander an einem Tisch im Dolden Mädel Leipzig und essen Speisen zum Abendbrot, Gastronomie in Leipzig, Freizeit, Braugasthof
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Eine Gruppe sitzt an einem Tisch im Dolden Mädel Leipzig und isst Speisen zum Abendbrot, Gastronomie in Leipzig, Freizeit, Braugasthof
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Eine Gruppe sitzt an einem Tisch im Dolden Mädel Leipzig und stößt mit ihren Getränken an, Gastronomie in Leipzig, Freizeit, Braugasthof
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Perfect to stop for a bite to eat

Guest room of the restaurant Panorama Tower Plate of Art in the city skyscraper on Augustusplatz, gastronomy in Leipzig, viewpoint
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Panorama Tower Restaurant

The Panorama Tower Restaurant in the heart of Leipzig has a breathtaking view. Look out over the city from a height of 120 metres.
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Barthels Hof

The traditional Barthels Hof combines a piece of Leipzig history with modern culinary diversity.
View of the entrance to the Ratskeller in the New Town Hall and the adjoining outdoor seating at Burgplatz, gastronomy in Leipzig, restaurant
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Ratskeller der Stadt Leipzig GmbH (Council Celler of the City)

Leipzig's Ratskeller counts as one of the most traditional restaurants in Leipzig and offers its guests a dignified atmosphere in the heart of the city.
The sales counter in Café Grundmann, a hotspot for Coffee House Culture in Leipzig, gastronomy

Café Grundmann

Café Grundmann, an Art Deco coffee house from 1930, is the last real "Viennese Café" in Leipzig, boasts its own confectionery, local cuisine and culture.

Auerbachs Keller Restaurant

Historic-Classic-Contemporary: the second oldest restaurant in town - famous from Goethe's "Faust".
View of the decorated façade of the famous Café Riquet, which is a listed building and one of the hotspots of coffee house culture in Leipzig, gastronomy, sightseeing

Kaffeehaus Riquet

The Riquet is one of the few preserved coffee houses in Leipzig's city centre and captivates with its combination of Art Nouveau and Chinese architecture.
View of the entrance of the café Kandler and the associated outdoor seating at the Thomaskirche, gastronomy in Leipzig, coffee house culture, sights

Café Kandler

Since 1989, Café Kandler has been combining tradition, style and the typical charm of Leipzig's café culture making it a unique place for connoisseurs.
Entrance to the Bayerischen Bahnhof and over its door it is written "Gasthaus Bayerischer Bahnhof Gosebrauerei", end station, gastronomy in Leipzig, restaurant
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Guesthouse and Gose Brewery Bayerischer Bahnhof

The Bayerische Bahnhof is the oldest preserved end-station in the world. Today it is known as a place for culinary experiences and as a brewery for Gose, Leipzig's original beer speciality.
Entrance and facade of the Cafe Corso which still contributes to the special coffee house culture of the city, gastronomy in Leipzig

Café Corso

Café Corso is a family business in Leipzig that has existed for more than 100 years and crafts all of its products by hand.

Need a coffee break?

Eine Frau hält einen Kaffee in der Dankbar Leipzig, Cafés in Leipzig, Kaffee, Gastronomie

Is there anything better than delicious coffee and cake when the autumn wind is blowing? We share our favourite café recommendations on the blog.

Cuisine in the Leipzig Region

Creative City of Leipzig and bad weather tips

[Translate to Englisch:] Our favourite bad weather spots

View of the illuminated St. Thomas Church in twilight, where the famous St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig perform, and which constitutes one of Leipzig, the Music City's most prominent attractions, cultural venue

St. Thomas Church

The St. Thomas Church is a house of worship, place of music, home of the St. Thomas Choir and final resting place of Johann Sebastian Bach. It is, after the St. Nicholas Church, the second-most central church in Leipzig's city centre.
View of the GfzK Galerie für zeitgenössische Kunst building, which also has a shop for designer pieces, cultural institutions in Leipzig, exhibition
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GfZK, Museum of Contemporary Art

The Gallery for Contemporary Art is one of the first places fans of contemporary art visit. This is where different artistic positions meet.
Exhibition hall in the Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig, museum, cultural institutions, art spaces, gallery
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Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig

The Kunstkraftwerk is an extraordinary new cultural location in a former cogeneration power plant.
View of the Old Town Hall at Market Square, which, until 1905, housed the City Administration Offices and which is now home to the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum and a plethora of shops, cultural venue, shopping, sights, museums in Leipzig, architecture
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Old City Hall

The Old Town Hall is a historic building in the centre of Leipzig. This city landmark is located directly on the market square.
View of the St. Nicholas Church and the St. Nicholas Column in St. Nicholas Church Square, where the prayers for peace which led to the Peace Revolution took place, cultural venue, history of Leipzig, sights

St. Nicholas Church

St. Nicholas Church is the oldest and largest church in Leipzig. Together with St. Thomas Church, it is one of the two best-known churches in the city. In autumn 1989, the St. Nicholas Church was the central starting point of the Peaceful Revolution in th
View of the Old Town Hall at Market Square, which, until 1905, housed the City Administration Offices and which is now home to the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum and a plethora of shops, cultural venue, shopping, sights, museums in Leipzig, architecture
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Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig (Museum of City History)

The history of the city of Leipzig is anchored in the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of City History) and is presented at various locations on the basis of contemporary testimonies.
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Museum of Fine Arts

Admire a wide range of paintings, sculptures and prints from the late Middle Ages to contemporary art in the Museum of Fine Arts. Many of these works were donated by citizens, giving the exhibition a very personal perspective.
View of the spinning mill and some information stands during a tour of the site with its many galleries and art spaces where wonderful exhibitions can be seen, cultural institution, industrial heritage

Spinnerei Art Centre

Today, the building of the old cotton spinning mill houses numerous art studios, which host exhibitions and galleries of various national and international artists.

Autumn is festival time in Leipzig

Leipzig's Autumn Festivals

Lachmesse Leipzig das europäische Satire-Festival mit Kleinkunstpreis Leipziger Löwenzahn
Leipziger Jazztage gehört mit zu den traditionsreichsten Jazzfestivals in Deutschland bereits seit 1976
Leipzig, Film, Kino oder mit anderen Worten Filmfestival!
GRASSIMESSE Leipzig Tradition seit 1920 einmal im Jahr am letzten Oktoberwochenende
Es darf auch mal verrückt sein, EURO Scene Theater Leipzig
Auch im Herbst ist in Leipzig einiges los - Jazztage, Lachmesse, GRASSIMESSE und vieles mehr. Wenn es kalt wird, wird es heiß in Leipzig.

Fall into autumn activities in Leipzig

Shopping, strolling, pottering – autumnal shopping experience in Leipzig

Autumn Holidays in Leipzig

A monkey sitting on a branch in Leipzig Zoo, which is perfect for a family excursion, animal park, recreational venue, sights, Gondwanaland
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Leipzig Zoo

Six different themed worlds invite you to enjoy tropical flair and rare animal species in the middle of a German city at the Leipzig Zoo.
General view of Mildenstein Castle near Leisnig, sights
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Mildenstein Castle

For 1,000 years the walls of Mildenstein Castle have been rising above the valley of the Freiberg Mulde.


JUMP House Leipzig

JUMP House Leipzig is the largest trampoline park in Germany with an area of well over 4,700 square metres.
The rollercoaster, "Cobra des Amun Ra" (cobra of the Amun Ra) in the BELANTIS leisure park, the adventure kingdom with the highest pyramid in Europe, recreational venue, families, experience
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BELANTIS - the Adventure Kingdom

In the south of Leipzig, in the middle of a green park landscape, over 60 attractions are waiting for you.

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[Translate to Englisch:] TRAVEL OFFER: LEIPZIG AND ITS ANIMALS

Family-friendly hotels

Die Wälder von Leipzig nicht nur im goldenen Herbst Orte der Entspannung
Die Wälder in und um Leipzig laden zum relaxen und entspannen ein.
Der Hauptbahnhof Leipzig - Über 120.000 Besucher und Reisende täglich - Weltberühmtes Einkaufzentrum mit über 110 Shops und Gastrobetrieben
Hauptbahnhof Leipzig - Mit seiner weltberühmten Shopping Meile und täglich über 120.000 Reisenden und Besuchern.
Der Herbst in Leipzig, zahlreiche Parkanlagen und Wälder laden zum verweilen ein.
Wer den Herbst mag sollte nach Leipzig kommen. Die gepflegten Parkanlagen und Waldwege laden zum Träumen und entspannen ein.
Im Herbst wenn die Bläter zu Boden fallen ist es besonders entspannent die Natur von Leipzig zu besuchen.