Leipzig by train
Discover Leipzig
Leipzig, in eastern Germany, is a city of music and cultural innovation. The St. Thomas Church, associated with composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra highlight its musical heritage. The city’s modern art scene and historical landmarks make it a dynamic and inspiring destination.
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Leipzig train holidays
Short break to Leipzig
Munich, Leipzig, Cologne
A short jaunt to Leipzig ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Multi-stop adventure through Leipzig
Munich, Dresden, Leipzig, Cologne
Travel through Germany on a multi-stop adventure to Leipzig, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
Eastern Germany
Nürnberg, Bad Schandau, Dresden, Leipzig, Cologne
Travel across Germany from West to East, staying in vibrant cities with rich history, musical heritage and thriving food scenes, with a dash of medieval castles and baroque architecture.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Leipzig
Gewandhaus
With links to Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn, it’s no surprise that Leipzig holds frequent performances of classical music. Head to the Brutalist Gewandhaus to hear the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Museum der Bildenden Künste
The glittering Modernist cube of Leipzig’s Museum of Fine Arts holds a huge and varied collection, with works by Romantics like Caspar David Friedrich and key Leipzig School artists.
St Nicholas Church
The oldest and largest church in Leipzig, St Nicholas' interiors are a confection in pastel pink and mint green, with weighty history attached as the centre of the Monday Demonstrations in 1989.
Bach-Museum
Visit the Bach-Museum, located in a historic house where Bach once lived. Discover manuscripts, instruments and interactive exhibits that celebrate the composer’s life and work.
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