Passenger shipping in the Leipzig Neuseenland

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Passenger shipping in the Leipzig New Lake District offers scheduled, round and on-demand trips, as well as evening trips with a live band or DJ.

Cast off the lines and ship ahoy!

From April to October, passenger boats in the Leipzig New Lake District offer one- or two-hour round trips on Lake Markkleeberg and Lake Störmthal. Passengers can embark and disembark at various landing stages. In November and December, special Christmas and mulled wine cruises are offered. Private cruises for family gatherings, company events, Christmas parties, or weddings are also available.

The passenger ships offer space for 120 to 400 passengers, and a wide range of onboard catering services is available. 

The passenger ships are state-of-the-art and meet the stringent environmental standards of the Leipzig New Lake District. They are barrier-free, air-conditioned, and heated. As end-landing vessels, they allow for step-free boarding and disembarking at every landing stage. Bicycles and strollers can also be easily transported.

Cashless payment possible in advance, on the ships only cash payments.

Good to know

Opening hours

Peak season (May to September):
Boat trips on Lake Markkleeberg: daily
Boat trips on Lake Störmthal: daily, except Mondays

Pre-season (April) and post-season (October):
Sightseeing tours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, as well as in the
Easter holidays 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.

fitness

  • for groups

  • for school classes

  • for individual guests

  • suitable for seniors

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free
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

Arrival & Parking

To the “Markkleeberg Lake Promenade”:
By public transport: Take tram line 11 to the Markkleeberg-Ost stop, then walk for 5 minutes along Bornaische Straße to the lake promenade or take bus line 106 to the lake promenade.
By car: Take the B2 exit at Markkleeberg, then follow the signs for "Seepromenade".

To the "Auenhain Bay":
By public transport: Take tram line 15 (towards Meusdorf) to the "Probstheida" stop, then take bus line 106 to the "Auenhainer Bucht/Kanupark" stop.
By car: Take the A38 exit Leipzig-Südost towards Naunhof/Grimma, after approx. 300 m turn right towards Güldengossa, in Auenhain follow the local parking signs, take the B2 exit Markkleeberg, then follow the signs for "Markkleeberger See/Kanupark".

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Passenger shipping in the Leipzig Neuseenland
Lake view 10
04416 Markkleeberg