SHIP AHOY!From April to October, passenger shipping in Leipzig's New Lake District offers 1-hour round trips on Lake Markkleeberg or 2-hour round trips on Lake Störmthal. There are various moorings where you can get on and off the boat. In addition, Stollen and mulled wine trips are offered in November and December.
The passenger ships have space for 120 to 400 passengers, and a rich on-board catering service ensures your physical well-being. Special trips for family, company, Christmas or wedding celebrations are also possible.
The passenger ships are state-of-the-art and meet the high environmental requirements of Leipzig's New Lake District. They are barrier-free and have air conditioning and heating. As "head landings" they allow step-free boarding and disembarkation at any pier. Bicycles can also be transported.
Cashless payment possible in advance, on the ships only cash payments.
The passenger ships have space for 120 to 400 passengers, and a rich on-board catering service ensures your physical well-being. Special trips for family, company, Christmas or wedding celebrations are also possible.
The passenger ships are state-of-the-art and meet the high environmental requirements of Leipzig's New Lake District. They are barrier-free and have air conditioning and heating. As "head landings" they allow step-free boarding and disembarkation at any pier. Bicycles can also be transported.
Cashless payment possible in advance, on the ships only cash payments.
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Opening hours
Preseason: April 05 to April 17, 2025
High season: April 18 to October 19, 2025
Postseason: October 20 to October 26, 2025
Peak season:
-Tuesday to Sunday daily tours on the Störmthaler Lake (Mondays only on Saxon holidays)
-Daily tours on Lake Markkleeberg
Pre- and post-season:
During the pre- and post-season, tours take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as well as during the Easter and autumn holidays.
More detailed information on departure times and events can be found on the website of the passenger shipping company in Leipzig's New Lake District.
High season: April 18 to October 19, 2025
Postseason: October 20 to October 26, 2025
Peak season:
-Tuesday to Sunday daily tours on the Störmthaler Lake (Mondays only on Saxon holidays)
-Daily tours on Lake Markkleeberg
Pre- and post-season:
During the pre- and post-season, tours take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as well as during the Easter and autumn holidays.
More detailed information on departure times and events can be found on the website of the passenger shipping company in Leipzig's New Lake District.
Price information
Price adult: 12,00 €
Price child: 6,00 €
The prices refer to a travel time of 1 hour.
Further price information can be found on the website of the passenger shipping company in Leipzig's New Lake District.
Further price information can be found on the website of the passenger shipping company in Leipzig's New Lake District.
Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users: 10% discount on the current fare for full-paying passengers
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for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Accessibility
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Stepless, non-slip access
- Assistance dogs are allowed
- “MS Markkleeberg”:
- door 103 cm
- Except for the upper deck (only via steps), all decks are accessible for wheelchair users (doors 98–117 cm).
- The lower deck and the middle deck are connected by an elevator (door 96 cm, area 94x140 cm).
- Wheelchair toilet: door 93 cm, 132x130 cm in front of and 75 cm to the right of the toilet, 51 cm toilet height
- “MS Wachau”:
- The lower deck is accessible for wheelchair users (3-4 wheelchair spaces).
- The upper deck can only be reached via stairs.
- Wheelchair toilet: door 73 cm, 145x112 cm in front of and 91 cm to the left of the toilet, 48 cm toilet height
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Elevator
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Lift floor area min. 110x140 cm
wheelchair-accessible toilet
door width min. 80 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of the toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm
Space to the left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm
Foldable grab handles on the toilet bowl
Additional help/offers
Help/Offers for blind and visually impaired people
Additional help/offers
Help/Offers for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired People
Hygiene and infection control measures
Observance of the hygiene instructions
Arrival & Parking
To the “Markkleeberg Lake Promenade”:
Take tram 11 to the Markkleeberg-Ost stop, then a 5-minute walk along Bornaische Straße to the lake promenade or take bus 106 to the lake promenade.
By car: Via the B2: Exit Markkleeberg, then follow signs for "Seepromenade".
To the "Auenhain Bay":
Take tram line 15 (direction Meusdorf) to the "Probstheida" stop, then change to bus line 106 to the "Auenhainer Bucht/Kanupark" stop
By car: Via the A38: Exit Leipzig-Südost towards Naunhof/Grimma, after approx. 300m turn right towards Güldengossa, in Auenhain follow the local parking signs via the B2: Exit Markkleeberg, then follow the signs for "Markkleeberger See/Kanupark".
Take tram 11 to the Markkleeberg-Ost stop, then a 5-minute walk along Bornaische Straße to the lake promenade or take bus 106 to the lake promenade.
By car: Via the B2: Exit Markkleeberg, then follow signs for "Seepromenade".
To the "Auenhain Bay":
Take tram line 15 (direction Meusdorf) to the "Probstheida" stop, then change to bus line 106 to the "Auenhainer Bucht/Kanupark" stop
By car: Via the A38: Exit Leipzig-Südost towards Naunhof/Grimma, after approx. 300m turn right towards Güldengossa, in Auenhain follow the local parking signs via the B2: Exit Markkleeberg, then follow the signs for "Markkleeberger See/Kanupark".
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig
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