What do Leipzig and exotic places such as Sri Lanka, Shanghai and Los Angeles have in common? According to New York Times these are the “places to go” and Leipzig ranks among the 10 hottest destinations in the world. This is already a good reason to plan a trip to our adorable fair city but on the following pages we want to convince you of all the many other reasons to come to Leipzig. Take it as a guidance – no matter if you want to come here by yourself, with your friends or as a class or study trip.
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Leipzig – that means trade, culture, music, science, history, democracy and so many other things. And it is still growing and developing to become a European cultural centre. There is so much to explore and to experience: relax in our beautiful parks and lake sides, adventure a whitewater rafting trip at the Kanupark Markkleeberg, spot exotic animals in one of the world’s oldest zoos or simply indulge in the cities flair and nightlife. In Leipzig you also have the opportunity to experience culture and history live and at first hand. In the numerous museums and monuments you can learn everything about recent German history, the GDR, the Battle of Nations or the new art school Neue Leipziger Schule. Or just follow the footprints of famous Leipzig inhabitants as Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Explore this colourful and enchanting city and get to know the friendly and open-minded Saxons who are known worldwide for their hospitality and humour not only during trade fairs or big events like the Wave Gotik Treffen – the biggest Wave and Gothic festival in the world. We are convinced Leipzig will not just be another city you’ve visited but it will stay in your hearts and you will come back for sure.
