--- title: "Monument to the Battle of the Nations and Forum 1813" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/national-battle-memorial" description: "The Völkerschlachtdenkmal is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card.The benefits are described under \"Good to know / Price information\".The most famous monument in Leipzig commemorates the decisive battle in October 1813 against Napoleon, which was fought on the fields around Leipzig.With around half a million soldiers and more than 110,000 casualties, the event became the largest battle of the 19th century.The monument was dedicated on October 18, 1913 in the middle of the former battlefield in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives during the battle. The memorial is impressive not only because of its appearance, but also because of the viewing platform that presents itself after 364 steps, which offers a phenomenal panoramic view over Leipzig and the surrounding area at a height of 91 meters. Passenger elevators take visitors up to the upper outer gallery at a height of 58 meters.In addition, guided tours, choir concerts, open-air events, educational museum offers and special exhibitions take place here all year round. The FORUM 1813 museum integrated into the monument complex also offers spectacular insights into the events of the Wars of Liberation and the Battle of the Nations.The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is also an impressive destination for families. Even toddlers as young as three years old can climb the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. The Battle of the Nations Monument Foundation also organizes regular events for children. Guided tours for schoolchildren can also be booked. The Monument has audio guides in several languages for visitors of all ages.For the very young and their parents, there are changing tables in both the barrier-free toilet and the ladies' toilet." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923274/61821f361d1b3ed176669c1ee63f5df4a56696edbe0a9804263f9f55752c3e4a/v-lkerschlachtdenkmal-places-of-interest-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Monument to the Battle of the Nations and Forum 1813 ==================================================== - Monument - Worth seeing - Viewpoint/viewing tower Völkerschlachtdenkmal - Places of interest in Leipzig Drohnenaufnahme vom Völkerschlachtdenkmal und dem See der Tränen bei Sonnenaufgang im Sommer Exhibition at the Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Sights in Leipzig Crypt of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Sights in Leipzig Bird's eye view of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Culture in Leipzig Guardian figures of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Sights in Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal - Places of interest in Leipzig Eine Frau im Elektrorollstuhl fährt um den See der Tränen, im Hintergrund sieht man das Völkerschlachtdenkmal Leipzig **The Völkerschlachtdenkmal is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card. The benefits are described under "Good to know / Price information".** **The most famous monument in Leipzig commemorates the decisive battle in October 1813 against Napoleon, which was fought on the fields around Leipzig.** With around half a million soldiers and more than 110,000 casualties, the event became the largest battle of the 19th century. The monument was dedicated on October 18, 1913 in the middle of the former battlefield in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives during the battle. The memorial is impressive not only because of its appearance, but also because of the viewing platform that presents itself after 364 steps, which offers a phenomenal panoramic view over Leipzig and the surrounding area at a height of 91 meters. Passenger elevators take visitors up to the upper outer gallery at a height of 58 meters. In addition, guided tours, choir concerts, open-air events, educational museum offers and special exhibitions take place here all year round. The FORUM 1813 museum integrated into the monument complex also offers spectacular insights into the events of the Wars of Liberation and the Battle of the Nations. The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is also an impressive destination for families. Even toddlers as young as three years old can climb the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. The Battle of the Nations Monument Foundation also organizes regular events for children. Guided tours for schoolchildren can also be booked. The Monument has audio guides in several languages for visitors of all ages. For the very young and their parents, there are changing tables in both the barrier-free toilet and the ladies' toilet. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Guided tours take place on Thursdays at 2 pm. Read more Price info Price adult: €12.00 Price child: Free entry Price reduced: €10.00 Price family: €24.00 Erwachsene mit Leipzig-Pass: €6.00 Kinder und Jugendliche (6-18 Jahre) mit Leipzig-Pass : €5.00 Familie mit Leipzig-Pass: €12.00 Erwachsene mit Leipzig Card: €10.00 Familie mit Leipzig Card: €22.00 Gruppe ab 10 Kindern/ Jugendlichen p.P.: €2.00 Gruppe ab 10 Erwachsenen p.P. : €11.00 Führung (donnerstags, 14 Uhr): €3.00 Children up to the age of 6 are admitted free of charge. Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD/LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users,Pupils and students,trainees,students,BFD and FÖJ volunteers andseverely disabled people according to Section 2 (2) of the German Social Security Code (IX) with a GdB of 50% or more and a corresponding ID card receive reduced admission.The same applies to holders of the Leipzig Volunteer Pass for the respective year. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Foreign Language German, English Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - Accessible entry to the historic site via a ramp to the left of the parking lot. - Toilet for wheelchair users: Door 105 cm wide; 150x150 cm in front of and 103 cm to the left or 130 cm to the right of the toilet; toilet height 50 cm. - One elevator leads to the crypt; another runs from the crypt up to the choir gallery, offering a panoramic view at a height of 49 meters. - The outdoor tour and the upper observation deck are not accessible to people with disabilities. - Tactile guidance system, tactile model, and audio guide with descriptive narration. - Trained service dogs are permitted. - Video guide available in German Sign Language. Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Völkerschlachtdenkmal (S-Bahn lines S1 and S4, streetcar lines 2 and 15 and bus lines 70, 74, 76 and 690). By car: The Völkerschlachtdenkmal can be reached via Prager Straße. Parking spaces (Park & Ride) are available in front of the monument. Read more Social Media Read more Contact person Mr. Steffen PoserStr. des 18. Oktobers 100 04299 Leipzig Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Festival - Festival - Place of interest - Park/garden - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Other attraction Contact Straße des 18. Oktobers 100 04299 Leipzig - Probstheida