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Leipzig for Families

Leipzig with the kids and caboodle

Leipzig is so multifaceted, that it offers not only sightseeing, but also plenty of leisure activities for kids. 

But which are suitable for a family outing? Which attractions are exciting, entertaining and educational at the same time? Which museums, guided walks or tours are also suitable for the next generation? Where are there adventures to be had? Or where can you get up-close and personal with amazing wildlife?

Every parent probably asks themselves hundreds of questions before planning a city break. If you're among them, we have good news - we've put together the answers here for you.

In addition to the top 10 highlights for the whole family, Leipzig offers a wonderful program of events that is as colourful as your child's imagination. Adventure and fun for the whole family also awaits in the wider Leipzig Region.

Good to know: With the LEIPZIG CARD you save on admission fees and also travel free on the city's bus and tramway network.

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In addition, we recommend a city tour that is specifically geared to children's needs. Click here for adventure tours and inspire your kids with an old-fashioned bus tour, scavenger hunt or "True-or-False" tour.

Tip: A special family highlight is the Leipzig Christmas Market – where children's eyes shine as bright as the candles and lights of the Advent season!

Top 10 for families with kids

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 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.
View of the main entrance to the Museum of Natural History in Leipzig with exhibitions that are particularly interesting for children and family outings, cultural institution

Natural History Museum

The 10,000-year-old natural and cultural history of the Leipzig region is presented here in zoological, botanical, geological and archaeological collections.
The entrance to the Puppet Theater Sterntaler where many events for children take place, cultural institutions in Leipzig

"Sterntaler" Puppet Theatre

Both young and old can enjoy puppet shows at the Sterntaler Puppet Theatre almost daily – from well-known fairy tales or other exciting stories.
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 at a height of 32 metres. It is housed in a former gasometer.
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.
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 entrance to the Unikatum Children's Museum, cultural institution, recreational facility, education

UNIKATUM Kindermuseum (children's museum)

The UNIKATUM Children's Museum offers hands-on exhibitions for all generations.
6 actors on stage at the Theater der jungen Welt in Leipzig where many events and plays take place, cultural facilities, plays

Theater der Jungen Welt – Theatre for children and youths

There's always something going on at the Theater der Jungen Welt. With around 700 performances per season, it offers a cross-discipline programme for every age group.
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!

More tips for families with kids

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Bach Museum

The museum gives you a deep look into the Leipzig-based life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach with its permanent exhibition. Learn about Bach across an exhibition area of 450 m².
View of the illuminated Monument to the Battle of the Nations at night next to the Museum Forum 1813, which houses an exhibition on the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig and the Lake of Tears built in memory of the fallen soldiers, history of Leipzig, sights, cultural institution
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Monument to the Battle of the Nations and FORUM 1813

The monument commemorates the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig as well as the more than 110,000 people who lost their lives in the course of the massive battle.
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.
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EuroEddy's – FamilyFunCenter

The whole family can enjoy a day of fun and adventure in the enormous EuroEddy's indoor playground.
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.
Two young ladies on a beam with foam rackets in the Jump House Leipzig, where visitors can bounce on trampolines, leisure facility

JUMP House Leipzig

JUMP House Leipzig is the largest trampoline park in Germany with an area of well over 4,700 square metres.
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.
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.