art center Spinnerei
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 2026:
Spring tour: Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26
Autumn tour: Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th
Registration is not necessary.
Price information
1-hour guided tour (adult): €12,00
1-hour guided tour (reduced price): €9,00
Guided tour for up to 20 people (1,5 hours): €170,00
The Spinnerei and their galleries can also be visited free of charge without a guided tour.
General Information
Parking lots available
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Possible ways to pay
Arrival & Parking
By car: The Art Center Spinnerei It is located in the west of Leipzig in the Neulindenau district and can be reached via Lützner Straße and Saalfelder Straße or via Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße and Karl-Heine Straße. On the SpinnereiParking is restricted to designated areas for a maximum of two hours.
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Organization
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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