Since the end of cotton yarn production in 1992, a good 100 artists' studios as well as eleven galleries and exhibition spaces have settled here, forming a center of the Leipzig art scene that is unrivaled anywhere in the world. One of the pioneers of the revival is none other than the famous painter Neo Rauch.
Particularly popular are the Spinnerei-Tours, during which several thousand visitors discover the site and admire the impressive exhibitions. In addition to artists, the Spinnerei It's also a place for architects, designers, jewelry, and fashion makers. Furthermore, the area forms a large cultural center with, among other things, the LURU cinema, the "Residenz" theater, printing shops, and the non-profit HALLE 14.
More about the Old Cotton Spinning Mill and what there is to discover there can be found in the podcast "Welcome to Leipzig". It's worth listening for exciting insider information!
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opening hours
Public tours of the Spinnerei Galleries 2025:
Winter tour:
Saturday, January 11, 11 am – 20 pm
Spring tour:
Saturday, May 3, 11 am – 20 pm
Sunday, May 4, 11 am – 18 pm
Autumn tour:
Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m. – 19 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 11 a.m. – 16 p.m.
Registration is not necessary.
Price information
The Spinnerei and their galleries can also be visited free of charge without a guide.
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Parking lots available
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Arrival & Parking
By car: The Art Center Spinnerei is located in the western part of Leipzig in Neulindenau and can be reached via Lützner Str. and Saarländer Str. or via Karl-Heine Str. On the Spinnerei-Parking is limited to designated areas for a maximum of 2 hours.
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