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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing offers you a full tourist service. This service includes the booking of accommodation, customised holiday planning according to your wishes, the arrangement of day and multi-day excursions, themed group tours and much more. Upon request, the programmes can also be tailored to suit the needs of young people and senior citizens and can also be designed to meet accessibility requirements.
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Hotels, restaurants and caterers in Leipzig and the Leipzig region
City walking tours and bus tours in 15 languages including German, guided tours of cultural institutions
Holiday itineraries for travel groups, day-trips and round trips
Buses and transfer services, guided travel in 15 languages including German
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Leipzig is one of the most versatile cities in Germany. Known as a city of trade fairs, music, water, creativity and industry, Leipzig offers something special for everyone. In combination with the beautiful landscape of lakes in the Leipzig region and its numerous opportunities to actively discover the local area, Leipzig and its surrounding region is the perfect destination for group travel!
Which events can you attend with your group? Which bars and restaurants have enough space? Which accommodation offers enough rooms for you to remain together as a group during your stay?
We can easily answer these questions for you. Whether you are travelling for business, pleasure or on a school trip – we have compiled the best ideas and suggestions for a perfect visit to Leipzig.
All kinds of practical information to assist you with planning are available on the following pages as an overview.
Information on vehicle waiting areas and parking in Leipzig city centre
Information on access routes, low emission zone and the coach station
Overview of parking and stops for coaches
Lots more practical information for bus drivers (public toilets, bus cleaning facilities, garages for repairs)
Leipzig and the Leipzig region
High-profile concerts, numerous museums and galleries, historical arcades, Germany's largest number of cabaret shows in one city and a magical landscape of lakes where you can rest and enjoy various activities. A vacation in the Leipzig region can be both relaxing and exciting thanks to the wide range of cultural and leisure activities as well as numerous day-trip destinations.
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A unique destination for culture and music
Museums, an uninterrupted network of arcades and impressive Wilhelmenian architecture
Castles and palaces as well as a multifaceted landscape of lakes
Tips for a day-trip to enjoy some hiking, cycling or wellness
© Steve Hänisch211th anniversary of the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig
Every year in October, military history societies from all over Europe come to Leipzig and Markkleeberg to commemorate the Battle of the Nations together. The organisers are expecting around 2000 participants dressed in historical uniforms who will show bivouacs, a battle display and civilian scenes, among other things. This year, the event will celebrate its 211th anniversary.
© Slawek Przerwa48th Leipzig Jazz Days
The festival is one of the oldest and most renowned jazz festivals in Germany. Every year, Jazzclub Leipzig presents well over 100 musicians - big names and pioneers of jazz as well as innovative newcomers. Performances take place in venues such as the opera house, churches and numerous trendy clubs.
34th Lachmesse – European Festival for Humour and Satire
The European Humour and Satire Festival is unique: international artists strain every laugh muscle and provide the best entertainment with excellent humour and biting satire. The festival offers a mix of political satire, cabaret, music and sophisticated comedy.
© Anke NeumeisterGRASSIMESSE
During the Grassimesse, artisans and designers from all over Europe come together. It is an art exhibition and sales fair in one and one of the most important international sales fairs for applied art and product design.
© Susann Jehnichen67th DOK Leipzig
DOK Leipzig is one of the leading international festivals for artistic documentary and animated film. In view of its tradition as a "window to the world", it attracts thousands of visitors, filmmakers, producers, distributors and festival organisers to the Saxon metropolis every year.
© Robin KunzMendelssohn Festival Leipzig
In cooperation between the Gewandhaus and the Mendelssohn House, there is an exquisite festival programme with symphony concerts, chamber music and discussion formats every year around the anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's death on 4 November.
© Barbara Palffy34th euro-scene
The festival presents around 12 dance and theatre pieces from and about Europe and its global interdependencies. The programme focuses on contemporary theatre and innovative dance as well as the latest performative forms of presentation, which are intended to challenge both in terms of content and form. The main focus is on in-house and co-productions as well as German premieres and world premieres.
© Daniel Koehler Leipzig Christmas Market
The tradition of the Leipzig Christmas Market dates back to 1458. Embedded in the fascinating historical backdrop of the city centre and with its 250 stands, it is one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. Culturally, the Christmas Market is framed by festive concerts by the St. Thomas Choir, organ music in the churches and a variety of other programmes.
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