Complete panorama pictures of Leipzig's sights

Augustusplatz


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Augustusplatz is the biggest city square in Germany at a size of 40,000 m2. It gained its notable significance above all during the demonstrations of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989.

The square reflects, like no other, the history of construction in the 20th century. The square is characterised on its east side by the 13-storey Europa House, built in 1929, the 1960s buildings of today's Hotel "Mercure" and the glass and aluminium structure of the central post office. To the west is Krochhochhaus, Leipzig's first "high-rise" building. It was erected between 1927 and 1928 to a height considered critical at the time, using a reinforced concrete. Also along the western periphery are the university buildings erected between 1968 and 1975 including the former university tower block, today's "City Hochhaus". In the west of the square stands the imposing and Leipzig Gewandhaus opened in 1981. It is considered among the most famous concert halls in Europe and is home to the Gewandhaus orchestra. The opposite side of the square consists of the Leipzig Opera House, built in classicist style in the 1960s on the site of the New Theatre which was destroyed during the Second World War. The Opera House has already been awarded "European Opera House of the Year" twice and with the Leipzig Ballet houses one of the best ballet ensembles in Europe.

Bach Monument in front of St. Thomas's Church


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This statue of Johann Sebastian Bach is located in front of the southern entrance to St Thomas's Church. In the Summer time open air concerts are held here.

An older Bach Monument is located in the park area on Dittrichring opposite St. Thomas's Church.

City Hochhaus


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Today’s City Hochhaus (city tower block) was built between 1968 and 1975 in the course of a politically prescribed urban renewal. Designed by architect Hermann Henselmann, it housed the offices of the university's institutes and faculties.

The listed building has become a symbol of the city and symbolises an open book. Since the sales of the building in the middle of the nineties to a private investor and its subsequent renovation, it is now a commercial business premises. And with its 142 m it is the highest structure in Leipzig. Among other things the orchestra of the Central German broadcasting company MDR has its new home here and on the top floor is the Panorama Restaurant. The towers block's viewing platform provides a fantastic view of Leipzig.

Lake Cospuden


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Lake Cospuden with a size of 450 ha, has a yacht harbour, beaches, a 300 ha landscape park, the vantage point "Bistumshöhe", botanical gardens and stretches of moorland. It is situated on the southern periphery of the city.

Whether it is sailing, surfing, diving or cycling and skating, whether it is cosy bus tours and steam boat rides, beach parties, evenings by the campfire or exhibition openings in the art gallery by the lake, you will find everything that you need to make your evening off meaningful or your short break a feast for the senses while resting your weary bones. The lake today shows how it was successfully structurally altered from an area of open mining to a scenic and recreational park. As such, it also exemplifies the region's turning towards an ecologically considerate approach to nature.

Leipzig Central Station


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With its 26 platforms connected by a 267 m cross platform, Leipzig's Central Station is the largest terminal station and one of the largest passenger stations in Europe.

It was finished in 1915 after thirteen years of construction and is situated right in the city centre. Remarkable is its historic dualism which was a result of German particularism: until 1934 the station embodied the state rail policies of the time, placing the eastern part under Saxony's administration and the western part under Prussian rule.

Today, Leipzig's Central Station also houses the Hauptbahnhof Promenaden, one of the most modern shopping and service centres in Germany. The centre provides about 30,000 m2 of shopping experience with about 140 shops, the majority of which remain open until 10pm. For easy access, there are two multi-storey car parks of which one is directly integrated.

Mädler Passage and Auerbachs Keller


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Mädler Passage is the most magnificent and one of the few completely preserved city arcades of Leipzig.

It is connected to the Königshaus and the Messehof Passage arcades. It is above all known by its association with Auerbachs Keller. In Goethe's most famous work "Faust", the historical barrel cellar becomes the stage for drinking scenes with the students and the famous barrel ride of Dr. Faust.

New City Hall


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This monumental construction is the seat of the Leipzig City Council. The New City Hall was built between 1899 and 1905 in historicist style according to plans laid down by the "Director of City Construction" Hugo Licht on the foundations of the former fortifications of the Pleissenburg. Together with the City Hall completed in 1912, it has a total of 870 rooms.

Extensive restoration work since the beginning of the nineties has brought new splendour to the richly decorated facades and roof structures.

The foundations of the 110 m tall City Hall tower rest on the remaining base of the old castle buildings. Its viewing platform is accessible during guided tours.

St Thomas's Church


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St Thomas's Church, built in 1212, dominates Thomaskirchhof square, which has been restored to its former beauty.

In around 1500 the church was rebuilt into a late gothic hall church. Above all it is known as the home of the St Thomas's Boys Choir and its renowned choir master, Johann Sebastian Bach, whose grave is to be found in the choir room.

Monument to the Battle of the Nations


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The Monument to the Battle of the Nations, located in the district of Probstheida south of Leipzig city centre, is one of the best-known historical monuments.

It was inaugurated on 18th October 1913 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig. As a memorial for peace it reminds of the battle fought against the Napoleon troops by the allied armies and covers an area of 80,000 m2, including its outside grounds. The viewing platform at a height of more than 90 m provides a superb view over Leipzig's city centre and the surroundings.