Water City Leipzig
Dive into Leipzig!
A pulsating metropolis, green and located directly on the water. Sounds too good to be true? But it is true! Leipzig combines all of these attributes! Dive into Leipzig and enjoy the water city in all its complexity.
Leipzig's water landscape is unique and offers ideal conditions for canoe, kayak and inflatable boat tours. Whether your style is sporty or relaxed, urban or earthy - the waterways of Leipzig and the surrounding region have something for everyone!
On an excursion through the interlocking system of natural rivers and canals, you will discover the inner-city charm from a completely new perspective and understand why Leipzig is also called Little Venice. As a nature lover, you will be amazed by naturally wild riverbanks and enjoy the extraordinary flora and fauna. A tour through the alluvial forest in Leipzig, one of the largest alluvial forests in Central Europe, feels like a mini vacation away from the city, and is therefore also very popular with the locals.
Bathing lakes
Want to cool off? Then take the plunge into the cool waters of Leipzig!
- Cool down here!
Water touring course
Be your own captain! 5 different water touring courses invite you to discover Leipzig from the water.
Restaurants by the water
Actively discovering Leipzig makes you hungry. Let your soul be free and enjoy a break by the water.
Drifting on the water without a plan?
Book your guided canoe tour through Leipzig and the region!
Looking for a boat?
You can start your paddle tour at Leipzig City Harbour, for example - an ideal starting point to explore the Karl-Heine Canal in the direction of Plagwitz and Lindenau by canoe or kayak. You will definitely discover one or two new favourite places as you travel past beautiful industrial buildings that still evoke the heyday of Leipzig's industrial heritage. You don't want to do all the work yourself? No problem! Numerous motorboat operators offer guided tours along the water. Sit back and enjoy the view while listening to interesting stories woven around the Water City of Leipzig. Or are you an avid cyclist? Then take your bike for a guided tour along the canal and continue by boat on the water to Leipzig's New Lake District.
Water City Leipzig offers numerous possibilities and is waiting to be discovered.
Passenger ships
Sit back and enjoy the Water City Leipzig from a motorboat or ship.
Boat rental stations
Grab your loved ones and rent a boat at one of the many boat rental stations and discover the waterways of Leipzig.
- An overview of boat rental agencies
