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Popular places to visit
Leipzig Zoo
Meet some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures, from monkeys to big cats, in this expansive city-center zoo.
Red Bull Arena
Catch an event at Red Bull Arena during your trip to Leipzig. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Monument of the Battle of the Nations
One of the largest war monuments in Europe commemorates one of the biggest battles with a striking memorial temple that dominates the skyline of Leipzig.
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
Leipzig Opera
Enjoy a show at Leipzig Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
Bach Museum
Find out what inspired a musical genius in a museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the greatest classical music composers.
Leipzig Trade Fair
After visiting Leipzig Trade Fair, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leipzig. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Areas of Leipzig
Zentrum
Travellers choose Zentrum for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop and check out top sights like St. Nicholas Church.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Maedler Passage or Leipzig's Old Town Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Süd
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Süd. Agra-Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Leipzig Connewitz S-Bahn or Kurt-Eisner-/Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ost
Get to know Ost and its many features like its bars and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Sachsen Therme and Paunsdorf Center, and you can jump on the metro at Theodor-Heuss-Straße Tram Stop or Leipzig-Heiterblick S-Bahn to get around the city.
Südwest
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Südwest. Make a stop by Cospudener Lake or Belantis Amusement Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Karl-Heine-Merseburger Straße Tram Stop to get around town.
Alt-West
Get to know Alt-West and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei and Leipziger Auenwald, and you can jump on the metro at Leutzsch S-Bahn Tram Stop or Rathaus Leutzsch Tram Stop to get around the city.
