11 Activities
A Day Road Trip to Hip and Happening Leipzig
Starts from
Dresden
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
11
Duration
12 hours
Length
117 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dresden
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 hours
Length
117 mi
Karin Leijen
Travel Expert
- See amazing pieces of art all around you.
- Visit the university where Nietsche went to.
- Roam around in a stunning castle on your way.
They call it the new Berlin. Leipzig is booming lately as a place for travellers to discover. Here you will find art and cool cafes not in the heart of the city, but in abandoned factories at the edge of it. Not your typical historical trip, but a buzzing experience you will always remember. You will find out that art can be anywhere, on walls, on the ceiling and even all around you! Leipzig used to be a city that was hard to love, but it's this raw edge that gives it its unique taste now. You get to see the modern building of the university where not only Angela Merkel went to school, but also Frederich Nietsche! If you are into books, you have to visit the library. Are you ready to discover hip and happening Leipzig?
The route is set at a specific time of year so you can visit all the spots. In winter the castle you are going to visit is closed.
The route is set at a specific time of year so you can visit all the spots. In winter the castle you are going to visit is closed.
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They call it the new Berlin. Leipzig is booming lately as a place for travellers to discover. Here you will find art and cool cafes not in the heart of the city, but in abandoned factories at the edge of it. Not your typical historical trip, but a buzzing experience you will always remember. You will find out that art can be anywhere, on walls, on the ceiling and even all around you! Leipzig used to be a city that was hard to love, but it's this raw edge that gives it its unique taste now. You get to see the modern building of the university where not only Angela Merkel went to school, but also Frederich Nietsche! If you are into books, you have to visit the library. Are you ready to discover hip and happening Leipzig?
The route is set at a specific time of year so you can visit all the spots. In winter the castle you are going to visit is closed.
The route is set at a specific time of year so you can visit all the spots. In winter the castle you are going to visit is closed.
Karin Leijen
Travel Expert
- See amazing pieces of art all around you.
- Visit the university where Nietsche went to.
- Roam around in a stunning castle on your way.
Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
117 mi0.3 mi
Leipzig – The New Berlin?
En route, you are going to visit Leipzig. Leipzig? Isn't that an old former East German city? Not any more! Now, it has risen to be a lively city where there is lots to see and do. A culture hotspot, even. They call it the new Berlin for a reason. Are you ready to see what all the fuzz is about? Hop into your car and hit the gas. On your way, you get to visit a castle too!
10:001 hr
Mildenstein Castle
Castle
Open Details
The history of Mildenstein Castle goes back to the 11th century. On the premises you can take a guided tour – book it on the official website – and you can see the vaulted archive, the well, the residential building and other interesting parts of this beautiful castle that is built on top of a hill
19.1 mi
30 min
11:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Use this car park to explore the Mulde coastline and stunning views. Look a bit further from here, and you will see a cool hanging bridge.
0.2 mi
5 min
11:4015 min
Grimma Bridge
Bridge
Open Details
River the Mulde is known to be the fastest streaming river of Central Europe. Here you can see how quick the water pushes through the river. You won't see any boats here because the waters of the 124 km long Mulde are unnavigable.
27.3 mi
40 min
12:451 hr 30 min
Panometer
Art Museum
Open Details
Leipzig is full of arts and exhibitions. Take a look at the Panometer, a 360 degrees artwork. The visual panorama is made in a former gas meter and it has a changing exhibition. You can check the website for the current theme and order your tickets online.
2.4 mi
15 min
14:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Here you can leave your vehicle to explore Leipzig University and its surroundings!
0.2 mi
5 min
14:4030 min
Leipzig University
Landmark
Open Details
That old and new meet in this city you might have noticed already. But the Leipzig University is a next-level example of it. Built with a lot of glass, this modern looking building still looks like it used to do, only made out of other materials.
It is also the place where a lot of important German went to. Like Angela Merkel, Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Nietszche! Wander around the university and explore the library if you get a chance. The library is stunning!
It is also the place where a lot of important German went to. Like Angela Merkel, Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Nietszche! Wander around the university and explore the library if you get a chance. The library is stunning!
2.6 mi
15 min
15:3045 min
süß+salzig
Café
Open Details
Step into süß+salzig (sweet and salty), the perfect place for hungry travellers! The café's name personifies its concept – warm and savoury food combined with sweet treats. Stop by after a long day's travelling to enjoy satisfying dishes followed up with yummy pastries and freshly brewed coffee.
0.8 mi
5 min
16:201 min
Tapetenwerk
Other Great Outdoors
Open Details
On your way to the next spot, you will see a lot of wall art on the buildings. If you want you can stop and take some pictures at Tapetenwerk as this area is called. Make sure you have time on the next stop though because it closes early.
0.5 mi
5 min
16:301 hr 30 min
Kunstkraftwerk
Performing Arts Venue
Open Details
Art does not always involve a canvas and paint, it is dance, sculpturing, and film! In this art centre, you can experience awesome visual art all around you. Check out the website to get an idea and order your tickets straight away online.
35.6 mi
50 min
18:5015 min
Lake Göttwitz Dam
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
The sunset here is amazing! So go and enjoy it while taking a nice walk and stretch your legs in this stunning part of Germany.
29 mi
50 min
20:002 hrs
Ohm
Restaurant
Open Details
After the new and modern things you have seen, done and eaten, it is nice to end your day with a typical Saxon meal in a modern jacket. Here you can enjoy your dinner in a very nice atmosphere and discuss all the things you have seen and learned while travelling.