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12 places · 18 h 10 min of sightseeing · 4 days

Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Leipzig

How many days do you need in Leipzig?

12 places add up to 18 h 10 min of pure sightseeing. At 6 hours a day, not counting walking and meals, that's 4 days.

The best-known places in order, as long as they fit into 6 hours of sightseeing a day. Sightseeing only, without walking and meals — build the day-by-day plan with opening hours and the route in a RouteMarket notebook.

1 day — 5 h 55 min

2 days — 11 h 25 min

3 days — 17 h 25 min

Top sights

Ordered by how well known each place is. Data: OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia.

  1. Monument to the Battle of the Nations — 1 h 30 min visit. It measures 91 meters in height, placing it among the largest monuments in Europe, unlike the smaller Leibniz Monument.
  2. St. Thomas Church — 45 min visit. It is the burial place of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was a cantor here from 1723-1750, and the home of the famous Thomanerchor choir.
  3. Gewandhaus — 30 min visit. It is home to the Gewandhausorchester, one of the oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestras in the world.
  4. St. Nicholas Church — 40 min visit. Its origins dating back to the 11th century and its role in the Velvet Revolution in 1989 distinguish it from other churches. Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–18:00 · Sat 11:00–16:00 · Sun 11:30–14:30.
  5. Museum der Bildenden Künste — 2 h 30 min visit. Housed in a modern building opened in 2004, it presents art from the Middle Ages to contemporary times across four floors. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Wed 12:00–20:00.
  6. Zoo Leipzig — 4 h visit. It is famous for its modern enclosures, including the enormous Gondwanaland tropical hall, showcasing a diversity of animals. Hours: Mar 21–Apr 30 09:00–18:00 · May 01–Sep 30 09:00–19:00 · Oct 09:00–18:00.
  7. Oper Leipzig — 1 h 30 min visit. It is one of the oldest opera stages in Europe with traditions dating back to 1693, presenting opera, ballet, and symphonic concerts.
  8. St. Peter's Church — 45 min visit. It is a Neo-Gothic church with a distinctive tall tower, being one of the tallest buildings in Leipzig.
  9. Grassimuseum — 3 h visit. The complex includes as many as three museums in one place, offering a wealth of exhibits from applied art to musical instruments. Hours: Tue–Sun,PH 10:00–18:00.
  10. Altes Rathaus — 45 min visit. Built in a record time in 1556, it is a valuable example of Leipzig's Renaissance architecture. Hours: PH,Tu-Su 10:00-18:00.
  11. Panometer Leipzig — 1 h 30 min visit. In the former gasworks, it presents gigantic 360-degree panoramas, immersing the viewer in a different, virtual reality. Hours: Mon–Sun,PH 10:00–17:00.
  12. Russian Memorial Church — 45 min visit. A Russian Orthodox church distinguished by its golden domes and impressive early 20th-century decorations.
  13. Augustusplatz — 30 min visit. It is the largest square in Leipzig and one of the largest in Germany, with the Opera and Gewandhaus surrounding it testifying to its importance.
  14. Schillerhaus — 1 h visit. Here you can learn about the daily life and work of Fryderyk Schiller in an intimate, authentic setting. Hours: Mar Tue–Sun,PH 10:00–16:00 · Apr–Oct PH,Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 · Nov–Feb closed || Nov–Feb "Gruppenbesuche nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung".
  15. Mendelssohn-Haus — 1 h 15 min visit. It presents the composer's life in authentic, originally furnished rooms of his former home, instead of typical museum exhibitions. Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00.
  16. Neues Bach-Denkmal — 10 min visit. Unveiled in 1908, it is a bronze statue of Johann Sebastian Bach, located directly in front of St. Thomas Church.
  17. Alte Handelsbörse — 25 min visit. Completed in 1687, it is the oldest Baroque building in Leipzig, originally serving as a meeting place for merchants and traders.
  18. Markt — 40 min visit. This is Leipzig's central square, the heart of the city since the Middle Ages, where markets and festivals are regularly held.
  19. Bach-Museum Leipzig — 1 h 30 min visit. It presents original manuscripts and instruments of Johann Sebastian Bach, located right next to his workplace. Hours: Tue–Sun,PH 10:00–18:00.
  20. Moritzbastei — 30 min visit. It is the only preserved part of Leipzig's historical fortifications, transformed in the 1970s into a vibrant student cultural center.
  21. Naturkundemuseum — 1 h 30 min visit. Its exhibitions on geology, botany, and zoology distinguish it from institutions dedicated to city history or musical instruments. Hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00.
  22. Zeitgeschichtliches Forum — 2 h visit. This museum meticulously documents the history of East Germany from World War II to the reunification of the country. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00.
  23. Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University — 1 h 30 min visit. As a university museum, it offers the opportunity to listen to the sound of historical instruments, which is rarely found in other institutions. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00.
  24. Mädlerpassage — 30 min visit. Opened in 1914, it is an elegant Art Nouveau shopping arcade with a glass roof and the famous Auerbachs Keller.

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What to see in Leipzig in one day?

Monument to the Battle of the Nations, St. Thomas Church, Gewandhaus, St. Nicholas Church, Museum der Bildenden Künste.

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