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Summer in Leipzig

Experience summery Leipzig

Rad fahren, Skaten, Eis essen, Jonglieren, Gitarre spielen, im Park spielen, Bier trinken, Chillen, Disko

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. 

Our Leipzig Summer Top 10

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.
Cyclists riding on the Sachsenbrücke in Clara-Zetkin-Park under cloudless skies, bicycle city, traffic, leisure time

Sachsenbrücke

The bridge over the Elster flood relief channel connects the two parts of Clara Zetkin Park.
Visitors to Markkleeberg Canoe Park with whitewater rafting, water sports, canoeing, boat rental, active, adventure, leisure facilities

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.
Cinema, open-air cinema, summer cinema, film, leisure time

Summer cinema at the Feinkost

Between May and September, the Feinkost hosts the summer cinema.
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.
People in red rowing boats paddle on the water at the city harbour Leipzig, which offers boat tours on the city's canals such as the Karl-Heine-Kanal, water sports, recreational facilities, adventures
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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.
A cyclist rides along the trendy Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, also known as Karli, which has many bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, nightlife and gastronomy in Leipzig.

Karl-Liebknecht-Straße

Leipzig's trendy southern district, the KarLi, is famous for its many bars, cafés and pubs. You will find what you are looking for on the KarLi, whether for a quick after-work beer or an extensive pub tour.
View of the trendy mile Karl-Heine-Straße, which offers many bars and restaurants and is home to a robust nightlife in Leipzig, gastronomy in Leipzig, outdoor seating

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.
Stairs at the Philippuskirche in summer, with visitors © Philipp Kirschner

Stairs at the Philippus Church

The large stone steps on the Karl Heine Canal invite you to relax.
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.

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

Johannapark with a view of the new city hall and City Hochhaus Leipzig

Johanna Park
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.
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 into the Rosental near the zoo Leipzig and right is a blooming tree in the park to see, leisure, green Leipzig, classic air life

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 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.
View of the open space in Mariannenpark, large lawn in summer with sunshine

Mariannenpark and rose garden

A park so beautiful, it's protected! Mariannenpark is not only a recreational oasis or a leisure facility, it's also a romantic home to garden art from the early 20th century.
View into the Lene-Voigt-Park and in the background you can see the Panorama Tower, City-Hochhaus, Green Leipzig, Hidden Leipzig, Reudnitz, Leisure

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.

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 fill 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 that 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. 

Discover Leipzig by water

Tips for individual tours

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

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

 

Guided tours!

Guided tour on Leipzig's waterways

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. 

 

Ahoy, sailors! Your boat is waiting for you!

People in red rowing boats paddle on the water at the city harbour Leipzig, which offers boat tours on the city's canals such as the Karl-Heine-Kanal, water sports, recreational facilities, adventures
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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.
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.
Kayaks on the White Elster in front of the Scheibenholz Leipzig racecourse
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Boat rental at Scheibenholz
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.

Boat rental at the VINETA Bistro

Water pontoons, kayaks, rowing and motor boats
Boats on the water at a dock at the boat rental at the wildlife park, recreational facilities in Leipzig, water sports, canoeing
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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.
Boat rental at Störmthal marina

Boat rental at Störmthal Marina

Be your own captain with licence-free motor sports boats!
View of the MS Neuseenland on Lake Cospuden in the Leipzig region, swimming lake, water sports, boat tour, leisure facility, adventure provider
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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.
View of a river between forest trees on a canoeist's canoe from Bootsverleih (boat rental) Herold, leisure activities, adventure, leisure facilities in Leipzig, water sports

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 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.
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.

This is what summer tastes like - culinary delights in Leipzig

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.

Our Leipzig summer tips at a glance

Bird's eye view of the floating artificial island VINETA on Lake Störmthal, excursion destinations
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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.
Climbing net and safety platforms in the treetops of the climbing forest, family excursion, active, leisure activity
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Climbing forest Leipzig at the Albrechtshain lake

The Leipzig climbing forest with over 80 climbing elements is located directly on Lake Albrechtshain.
View of a swimming pool with yellow slide in the Schreberbad, an outdoor pool in Leipzig, leisure facilities, water sports

Schreberbad

With over 150 years of history, Leipzig's oldest bathing facility owes its name to the directly adjacent allotment garden.
Floodplain forest overlooking the white Diana Temple

Leipzig Floodplain Forest

The floodplain area covers 5,900 hectares and is partly protected.
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.
View of Münzgasse with restaurant and bar outdoor seating on the left, gastronomy, pub scene in Leipzig

Münzgasse

Discover lots of original local specialties in the Münzgasse.

ALL-on-SEA water sports school and boat rental at Lake Markkleeberg

Active recreation on the water takes centre stage at ALL-on-SEA at Lake Markkleeberg. Choose between an exciting canoe tour, an SUP excursion, or experience the power of the wind by going sailing or windsurfing.
Open-air seating in the "Drallewatsch" pub district in the evening; a district whose main hub is on Barfußgässchen, a street in the city centre by market square, which, with its many bars and restaurants, is one of Leipzig's nightlife hotspots, recreational venue, gastronomy, nightlife area

"Drallewatsch" pub district

Leipzig's best know pub district is located in and around the Barfußgässchen. The heart of the city beats here, and if you want to feel its pulse, a stroll through Drallewatsch is an absolute must!
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

Wackelturm in Rosental

The observation tower above the Rosental canopy invites you to linger.
View along Gottschedstraße, a nightlife area in Leipzig, which has become home to many bars and restaurants, nightlife, gastronomy in Leipzig, open-air seating

Gottschedstraße

Walk along Gottschedstraße and you'll see a pub that neighbours a restaurant that is next to a hip café which adjoins a club. Here, there is something for everyone.
View of the whole of Leipzig's climbing tower in Mockau, where you can boulder, skyline, sports facilities, recreational venue
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KletterTurm Leipzig

With the KletterTurm in Mockau, Leipzig now has a climbing facility that is unique in Europe and houses both an outdoor and indoor climbing wall.
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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CAMP DAVID Sports Resort by ALL-on-SEA at Lake Schladitz

Imagine if there was a place near you where you could do sports, relax and challenge yourself at the same time... In the resort, you will find everything needed for a successful, active beach day.
The Blue Auensee Park train drives children on family excursions through the park, Grünes Leipzig, Freizeiteinrichtung

Auensee Park Railway

The park railway runs on a loop around the adjoining Auensee from April to October. The most exciting part: the train is always run by the kids themselves!
View of the City-Hochhaus and the Wintergartenhochhaus from the Fockeberg, Hidden Leipzig, Green Leipzig, viewpoint, skyline

Fockeberg wreckage hill

The Fockeberg is the second highest point in Leipzig and was originally built from the city's rubble.