Christmas market, Leipzig

National GeographicOct 20

Why Leipzig, Germany, Is a Music Lover’s Dream

The city that nurtured several of history’s greatest composers is offering more ways than ever to connect with their legacy.

Charming market in December

21 things in this story

Christmas marketMarketCharming market in December
ThomaskircheAttractionWhere Bach led the boys' choir
Bach MuseumMuseumMuseum dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach
Mendelssohn House MuseumMuseumMuseum dedicated to Felix Mendelssohn
Leipzig OperaTheatreOpera house
GewandhausTheatrePerformance hall
St. Thomas ChoirPlace800-year-old choir
Mädler PassageRestaurantPedestrian zone with arcades
City History MuseumMuseumMuseum housed in the 16th-century city hall
Museum of Fine ArtsMuseumCollection of historic masterpieces
Forum of Contemporary HistoryMuseumTraces history of former East Germany
Auerbach’s KellerRestaurant500-year-old subterranean restaurant
BachfestFestivalFestival celebrating Bach in June
Jazz DaysFestivalFestival in October
Mendelssohn FestivalFestivalFestival in November
Beethoven FestivalFestivalBicentennial festival slated for May 2027
Verdi festivalFestivalBiennial festival celebrating Guiseppe Verdi in May 2028
Music TrailTrailRoute visiting key historical music sites
Leipzig MOVE appPlaceApp for real-time transit options and tickets
Airport Leipzig/HalleSightAirport northwest of the city
Europe’s largest train stationSightTrain station with continental rail connections

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

Why you should visit Leipzig, Germany

Leipzig

300-stall market opens late November, since 1458.

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Leipzig BachfestFestivalSee Bach’s music in all forms, May to June.
Wave-Gotik-TreffenFestivalMassive Gothic music fest, costumed audience rocks most.
A CapellaFestivalAnnual vocal competition in various venues.
Klassik AirlebenFestivalGewandhaus Orchestra picnic performances in July.
Leipziger Markt MusicFestivalClassical orchestras and indie bands in early August.
Christmas marketMarket300-stall market opens late November, since 1458.
PlagwitzNeighborhoodIt is part of the borough Südwest.
ConnewitzNeighborhoodIt is a subdivision (Ortsteil) in the borough of Leipzig-Süd (Stadtbezirk).
Lake MarkkleebergSightServed by the S-Bahn, ideal for cycling.
NextbikePlaceApp to book municipal bicycles available around the city.
Old City HallSightBaroque tower, Renaissance delight, completed in 16th century.
Stadtgeschichtliches MuseumMuseumMuseum of City History, housed in Old City Hall.
ThomaskircheAttraction13th-century church where Martin Luther preached.
New Town HallSightBuilt in 1905, Germany's tallest town hall tower.
VölkerschlachtdenkmalSightGrandiose art nouveau tribute to Battle of Leipzig.
SpinnereiPlaceFormer cotton mill, now cultural center with 100+ artists.
TapetenwerkPlaceFormer wallpaper factory, hosts art exhibitions and festivals.
KunstkraftwerkArts centreTurn-of-the-century power plant displaying visual arts.
Museum der Bildenden KünsteMuseumHosts 15 galleries, including local Leipzig artists.
Spoon Family signSightIlluminates a lively beer garden and cultural space.
Zentrum-SüdNeighborhoodWonderful buzz on Café Puschkin’s breezy terrace.
Café PuschkinPubBreezy terrace, especially on warm summer evenings.
Bayerischer BahnhofRestaurantServes hearty German cuisine and crisp lagers.
Ramen1974RestaurantQuality ramen that won’t break the bank.
KarLiNeighborhood

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