Central German Broadcasting MDR
In February 1993, MDR moved into the listed site of the former Leipzig abattoir. The television and administration center combines renovated old buildings of the former slaughterhouse with a new building complex whose most striking component is the high-rise building. This also represents the only fixed point at which the architects break out of the given structure and do not adhere to the materials and the two-storey height extension of the surroundings.
The construction created one of the most modern television headquarters in Europe, which has since towered over the city like a giant screen. The first broadcast from the new MDR headquarters took place on May 14, 2000. As part of a studio tour, you can visit the "Media City Leipzig" with its numerous production studios.
Good to know
Openings
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Altenburger Str. (line 16, 70). The destination is about a 150m walk from there. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Arthur-Hoffmann-/Richard-Lehmann-Str. or Leipzig MDR S-Bahn station.
By car: The HTWK is located in the southern part of Leipzig in the Südvorstadt district and can be reached via the B2 (Richard-Lehmann-Str.). Social Media
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
