--- title: "MS World Peace" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/ms-world-peace" description: "The MS Weltfrieden cruises leisurely along the waterways, allowing guests to marvel at the wonderful industrial architecture of western Leipzig. The steadfast barge has been sailing the waters of the Leipzig region since 1945. Initially, the MS Weltfrieden served as an excursion steamer on the Auensee. After reunification, the future of the Iron Lady initially looked uncertain. In 1998, however, she made her second maiden voyage on the Karl Heine Canal, where she has found a home to this day. The round trips depart from the Stelzenhaus several times a day at the weekend and last 80 minutes each. But the MS Weltfrieden also sets sail on weekdays for booked charter trips. While you cruise along at a leisurely pace, Captain Martin Schulte provides lots of interesting information about the sights along the shore, which are particularly easy to discover from the water." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/924366/5ca70a6ff0c3da2d9e50dc49be57eedb9cf24c0e303e3bf6f27a015b6c124d99/ms-weltfrieden-stilt-house.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share MS World Peace ============== - Boat tours - Guided tour MS Weltfrieden, stilt house The grande dame of Leipzig's waters entices you to explore the water city on a leisurely cruise. The MS Weltfrieden cruises leisurely along the waterways, allowing guests to marvel at the wonderful industrial architecture of western Leipzig. The steadfast barge has been sailing the waters of the Leipzig region since 1945. Initially, the MS Weltfrieden served as an excursion steamer on the Auensee. After reunification, the future of the Iron Lady initially looked uncertain. In 1998, however, she made her second maiden voyage on the Karl Heine Canal, where she has found a home to this day. The round trips depart from the Stelzenhaus several times a day at the weekend and last 80 minutes each. But the MS Weltfrieden also sets sail on weekdays for booked charter trips. While you cruise along at a leisurely pace, Captain Martin Schulte provides lots of interesting information about the sights along the shore, which are particularly easy to discover from the water. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Departure times: from April to October on weekends and public holidays at the following times: 11:00 am; 12:30 pm; 2:00 pm; 3:30 pm; 5:00 pm; 6.30 pm Read more Price info Price adult: €10.00 Price child: €2.00 Charterfahrt: €150.00 Children aged 6 and over Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Directions & Parking facilities Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Karl-Karl-Heine-/Gießerstr. (streetcar line 14). The destination is about 400 m on foot from there. By car: MS Weltfrieden is located in the western part of Leipzig in Plagwitz and can be reached via the B87, Zschochersche Str. and Karl-Heine-Str.. The MS Weltfrieden departs from the Stelzenhaus. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Festival - Place of interest - Other sports and leisure facility - Guided tour - Water sports Contact Industriestraße 85 04229 Leipzig