Leipzig

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Leipzig, Germany

Apart from being the hometown of Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn, Leipzig is also one of Germany’s tourism hot spots, and a centre for commerce and culture. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, great shopping opportunities and a lively nightlife, Leipzig heartily bids you welcome!

Population:

571,000

Currency:

1 euro = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

Police: 110
Fire brigade and ambulance: 112

Opening Hours:

Mo-Fri 9am-8pm, shorter opening hours in some shops on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.

Newspapers:

"Leipziger Volkszeitung" for news, information and events calendar
www.lvz-online.de

The City

With 571,000 inhabitants, Leipzig is the largest town in the German state of Saxony. It was originally a Slavic settlement called Lipsk but quickly developed into a commercial centre, located at the intersection of several major trade routes. In the 16th century, it turned into one of the major cultural centres in Europe, while in the 18th century, it became a major literary centre, with young Goethe studying at its renowned university.

The composers Mendelssohn and Wagner both are connected to the city, although it is Bach who has had the biggest impact on Leipzig, having served as cantor in the famous Thomaskirche. After the end of the Cold War, Leipzig has staged an amazing turnaround to become one of Germany’s most popular tourism destinations.

Today, Leipzig is a lively, open and multi-faceted city, with an abundance of attractions on offer. As having been a trade centre for centuries, the shopping opportunities are fantastic, while the opera house, the museums and art institutions provide activities galore for those with a cultural taste. As being an university town, the nightlife is of course buzzing too, especially in the Drallewatsch pub area, which is a must see for incoming party animals.

Do & See

Today, Leipzig is a lively, open and multi-faceted city with an abundance of attractions on offer. Having been a trade centre for centuries, the shopping opportunities are fantastic, while the opera house, museums and art institutions provide activities galore for those with a cultural taste.

Dining

Leipzig offers a wide variety of great restaurants, serving both international food and traditional Saxon dishes such as Schnitzel, dumplings and roast pork. The Leipziger also have a passionate love for coffee: as coffee houses became the most popular meeting places as early as in 1695, it therefore comes as no surprise that the city also has a wide range of cosy cafés, one of them ranking among the most famous in the world.

Cafes