Summer in Leipzig

Experience summery Leipzig

The sun is out to stay, the sky over Leipzig is clear and bright and a cool beautiful green covers the many city parks. Summer has finally come to Leipzig!

Leipzig is beautiful in the summer. The many parks are ideal for relaxing barbecues and delicious Sunday picnics, and the hip boulevards are similar to a single large beer garden because Leipzig loves outdoor culture. When the sun is blazing, the best way to explore the city is on a waterway or by bicycle. After an exhausting day, the lakes of Leipzig are perfect for a refreshing dip. Experience Leipzig in summer and have an unforgettable time.

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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.

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 Karl-Heine-Kanal, which is an example of industrial architecture in Leipzig and today offers a great opportunity for tours by boat, leisure, boat rentals, water sports

Karl-Heine-Canal

The artificial Karl-Heine-Canal in western Leipzig connects the Lindenau harbour with the White Elster River along a 3.3 kilometre stretch of water.

Markkleeberg Canoe Park

South of Leipzig, in the middle of the Leipzig New Lake District, is the Markkleeberg Canoe park – Germany's most exciting attraction for white-water fun.

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Summer cinema at the Feinkost

Between May and September, the Feinkost hosts the summer cinema.

Karl-Heine-Straße

The Karl-Heine-Straße, a trendy area in the west of Leipzig, offers not only interesting shops but also an excellent selection of restaurants and cultural venues.

Leipzig Parks

Green, Greener, Leipzig!

There is no better place to enjoy the sun and the warm summer weather than in the greenery of Leipzig's many parks? A park in Leipzig is never far away, there is Johannapark, Clara-Zetkin-Park or the idyllic Rosental, where the scent of sun cream and grilled cheese abounds. Sun lovers, barbecue lovers and nature enthusiasts will all get their money's worth here.

The most beautiful green spaces in Leipzig

Clara Zetkin Park

Clara Zetkin Park to the south of Leipzig's city centre includes the historic Johannapark, Palmengarten, Volkspark, Scheibenholz and Albertpark.

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.

Johanna Park

Lene Voigt Park

Called the "green lung" of the city of Leipzig, Lene Voigt Park is distinguished above all by its many leisure and recreational opportunities for young and old.

Rosental

The Rosental Park and the "Wackelturm" (wobbling tower) viewing platform are located in Leipzig's alluvial forest. From here, you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city.

View of a fountain in the Apotheke garden in the Peace Park, Green Leipzig, leisure facility

Friedenspark - Apothecary garden with fragrance and sensory area

The 20-hectare green area in Leipzig's south-east was opened in 1983 under the new name of Friedenspark. Previously, the complex was used as the New St. John's Cemetery.

We can grill here?!

As soon as the sun peeps out from behind the clouds, the smell of sausages, grilled cheese and all sorts of other treats fills the air. Now the question is: is that even allowed? We have good news - there is no grilling ban in Leipzig. That said, there are a few simple rules so Leipzig's parks stay as beautiful and clean as they are right now. Barbecues are not allowed at Leipzig's lakes, with the exception of Lake Markkleeberg.

Get up, get ready, go!

A city like Leipzig, where the paths are short and lead through beautiful green areas, it is well worth exploring by bicycle. Whether sightseeing in the city centre, exploring the floodplain forest of Leipzig or riding along the Karl-Heine-Canal - you can explore Leipzig wonderfully by bike.

There are also plenty of bike paths in the Leipzig area that are perfect for discovering the region.

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The most beautiful cycle routes in and around Leipzig

Discover Leipzig by water

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Some canoes on the Karl Heine Canal and underneath the many bridges, boat rental, water sports, leisure, Green Leipzig

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Pick up a paddle and discover Leipzig from a new angle! There are five water routes where you can be your own captain.

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A guided tour on the water is perfect for those who want to learn more about the water city of Leipzig. Accompanied by an experienced guide you can explore Leipzig's waterways and even alternate between paddling and pedalling.

With paddle and pedals

Ahoy, sailors! Your boat is waiting for you!

Several boats at a landing stage at the Klingerweg boat rental, leisure time, water sports, canoe tour, motorboat trip

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Boat rental Klingerweg (motorboat tours, boat rentals)

There are two barbecue areas and four beach volleyball courts available for rent on the boathouse grounds.

Boat rental at the VINETA Bistro

Water pontoons, kayaks, rowing and motor boats

Boat with inscription; "MS Santa Barbara Passenger Ship, Lake Zwenkau"

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MS Santa Barbara on Lake Zwenkau

The passenger ship MS Santa Barbara, which dates back to 1957, has been operating on Lake Zwenkau since the summer of 2008.

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Boat rental Herold (motorboat cruises, boat rentals, water sports school)

You can explore Leipzig via the waterways from the boat rental Herold in Antonienstraße to Lake Cospuden in Markleeberg.

The motorboat is located at the ferry terminal on the Elbe, passenger shipping, charter

Motorboot Roland

Enjoy a boat trip aboard the motorboat "Roland" on the Elbe near Belgern. This boat trip is ideal for both family and club trips.

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Boat rental at Scheibenholz

Boat rental at Störmthal Marina

Be your own captain with licence-free motor sports boats!

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Charter ship, MS New Lake District

In 2003, the Hamburg's historic harbour barge was adapted for use as a passenger steamer in Leipzig's New Lake District.

The MS Weltfrieden offers a boat trip along the Karl Heine Canal in Leipzig, boat rental, city tour

Martin Schulte (ship tours on the MS Weltfrieden)

The MS Weltfrieden is a 70-year-old Leipzig original and has been operating on the Karl Heine Canal and the Weiße Elster since 1998.

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Boat rental at Wildpark (motorboat cruises, boat rentals)

Explore the idyllic alluvial forest via the labyrinth of Leipzig's waters - directly from the boat rental agency in the Wildpark.

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Leipzig City Harbour (motorboat tours, canoe rentals)

In the immediate vicinity of the city centre, Leipzig City Harbour offers numerous leisure activities for water tourists, athletes and those seeking relaxation.

Water ahead! Summer in the Leipzig New Lake District

Find your favourite lake!

This is what summer tastes like - culinary delights in Leipzig

Delicacies right at the water's edge

View of the Kahnsdorf manor with the lake in the foreground, holiday

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Kahnsdorf Estate - Schiller House & Manor House

This historic building is one of the most popular excursion destinations and venues in Leipzig's New Lake District.

Entrance to the Bayerischen Bahnhof and over its door it is written "Gasthaus Bayerischer Bahnhof Gosebrauerei", end station, gastronomy in Leipzig, restaurant

Bayerischer Bahnhof Guesthouse & Gose Brewery

The Bayerischer 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.

Small buffet in the Seeperle restaurant in the Auenhain lake park, gastronomy

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Seeperle restaurant in the Auenhain Seepark

Top off your holiday on our sun terrace with its enchanting lake views, and enjoy a delicious selection of regional and international dishes.

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VINETA on Lake Störmthal

At a height of 15 m, the VINETA on the Lake Störmthal is currently considered to be the tallest floating structure on a German lake, reminiscent of the places that had to make way for lignite mining.

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LEVANTE restaurant in Schladitz Bay

The LEVANTE restaurant, directly beside the lake, offers a large selection of specialities in a pleasant and inviting environment.

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Beer garden at Harbour Pier 1

The beer garden at Pier1 boasts a backdrop featuring Lake Cospuden, its harbour, sea terraces and holiday apartments.

Enjoying coffee in the sun

Leipziger Cafés im Sonnenschein!

Leipzig beer gardens and outdoor seating

Out and about in Leipzig's finest beer gardens!

Art and culture in the sun

On warm summer evenings you can listen to the most beautiful music, enjoy all kinds of comedy and tragedy on stage and spend a relaxed evening at the cinema outdoors - this is what makes the Leipzig art and culture scene so special in summer. You can find an overview of the diverse cultural activities here.

Leipzig tips for the summer holidays

Summer holidays!

It's summer holiday time. That means go out to the lake, go to the ice cream shop. Enjoy the sun. Sit on the KarLi and sip a cocktail. Bike around Clara Zetkin Park. Take a boat trip down the canal. Watch a movie at a summer cinema. Experience Leipzig.

Leipzig is lovely in the summer and has all kinds of great summer tips ready.