City of Leipzig

A written-off borough turned giant monument turned hot spot. The visions of industrial pioneers continue to inspire

In west Leipzig, an unparalleled 90-hectare (222-acre) monument to industrial architecture has been preserved. Known as Plagwitz, it was the first large industrial area in Germany whose development was fully planned.

1) Stroll the Leipzig Music Trail

The cultural and architectural beauty of Leipzig has always been a source of inspiration for creative minds. Over the centuries, many famous composers have lived and worked in Leipzig, e. g. Bach, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Wagner. The majority of the composers’ homes and workplaces is still standing today and has been turned into museums. This is unrivaled in Germany and, in international terms, is second only to Vienna. Unique in Leipzig, however, is the proximity of these sites.

Since 2012, the Leipzig Music Trail connects 23 authentic sites of Leipzig’s music history on a 3.5 mile walking trail across the city center. You can experience 300 years of musical history in one afternoon!

Curved stainless-steel shapes set in the ground mark the “ribbon” that makes its way through the city centre and highlights the musical tradition within the cityscape. Another walking trail (“Leipziger Notenbogen”) and a cycle trail (“Leipziger Notenrad”) are part of the project, too.

Leipzig is one of Germany's most popular and fastest-growing cities. No wonder, because rarely do you find such a combination of culture, nature and pulsating metropolis. But what makes Leipzig so worth living in? As a trade fair and cultural city rich in tradition, Leipzig has always been a place of encounters and a driver of visionary ideas. Leipzig has the courage to break new ground and is constantly developing as a result. It remains authentic, can adapt creatively, and appears lively and inspiring. Plus, you can explore Leipzig with a small ecological footprint and great experience value. Come and find out why Leipzig should be on your list for a sustainable short trip!

Leipzig boasts a large number of sites of interest where famous composers lived and worked, in a concentration that is unmatched anywhere in the world. Wherever you go in the city there is musical history: a dazzling past where the foundations were laid for a lively musical present. Opening up this treasure trove is the Leipzig Music Trail (“Leipziger Notenspur”).

... a major commercial centre!

In 1497 Leipzig was granted the imperial trade fair privileges by Emperor Maximilian. Therefore Leipzig Fair is regarded the "mother of trade fairs". Leipzig's commercial development was given a boost in the 1990s due to the construction of the ultramodern Leipzig Fair Exhibition Centre with its fascinating architecture. In the inner city, visitors can stroll through arcades and passageways reminiscent of former fair activities. Owing to its rich history in trade the city is still – or once again – an attractive location for investors like Porsche, BMW and DHL. www.do-it-at-leipzig.com