Holiday in Leipzig

About Leipzig

Leipzig, the largest city in Saxony, has developed into the most creative and dynamic metropolis in East Germany in recent years. As the city of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, when hundreds of thousands took to the streets from St. Nicholas Church with the call 'We are the people', Leipzig carries a special historical heritage. The St. Nicholas Church and the Monday demonstrations were the starting point for the fall of the Wall. The Völkerschlachtdenkmal, at 91 meters one of the largest monuments in Europe, commemorates the decisive battle against Napoleon in 1813 and offers a wide view of the city from its observation platform. The Gewandhaus, home to one of the oldest and most renowned symphony orchestras in the world, and St. Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach served as cantor for 27 years and is buried, make Leipzig a world-class music city. The Thomanerchor has existed for over 800 years. The Südvorstadt and the Plagwitz district with the Baumwollspinnerei — a former industrial area that now houses galleries, studios, and the seed of the New Leipzig School (Neo Rauch) — are the vibrant heart of the young creative scene. Auerbach's Keller, the setting for a scene from Goethe's Faust, is one of the oldest restaurants in Germany. The Mädler Passage, the Old Town Hall at the market, and the Leipzig Zoo with its tropical hall Gondwanaland complement the diverse cityscape. The Leipzig lakes, former open-pit mines, offer water sports just outside the city gates.