Leipzig

Learn more about Leipzig

Set off to discover Saxony during a tourist stay in one of our Best Western hotels in eastern Germany. Leipzig, or "little Berlin", deserves time for both its historical and cultural riches. Known in France as the site of Napoleon's defeat, this metropolis offers unique charm and Renaissance-style architecture.

By staying in a hotel in Leipzig city centre, you will be close to the tourist sights and the many festivities organised there. Between the central Marktplatz square, the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, St Thomas Church where the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach rests, the industrial district, the various cultural spaces and the countless galleries, it is impossible to get bored in Leipzig. So don't wait any longer and book a hotel in Leipzig that meets your expectations in terms of room size and services, to enjoy a colourful holiday in the former GDR.

Your hotel in Leipzig

The city that never sleeps will charm you in many ways. Whether it's nightlife, music, art or history, Leipzig has a rich and varied cultural offering. Start with the former industrial district of Plagwitz, which is now home to innovative start-ups and talented designers. The city is also world-famous for the St Thomas Church choir, the Thomanerchor.

Then get a bird's-eye view from the top of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, in German Völkerschlachtdenkmal. At over 91 metres high, the view over the whole city is sublime. Then feel free to wander through the city's lanes towards the Market Square (Marktplatz), whose Town Hall is a pure architectural marvel in the German Renaissance style. And along the way, you will come across other must-see sites such as the New Town Hall, the Neues Rathaus, with its castle-like appearance, the legendary statue of Goethe, the Naschmarkt square and the old stock exchange (Alte Handelsbörse).

The former factories of Plagwitz and the arty industrial districts deserve a closer look, such as the imposing Buntgarnwerke, the Tapetenwerk or the Westwerk. Don't hesitate to get lost in the maze of covered Jugendstil arcades before exploring the Museum of Fine Arts or the Museum of Visual Arts. Birthplace of Wagner and resting place of the late Johann Sebastian Bach, the city offers a wealth of concerts that would be a shame to miss. So take advantage of your hotel's location in Leipzig city centre to attend a concert at the Gewandhaus, where Brahms and Beethoven once performed.

How to get to Leipzig?

A true transport hub, Leipzig can be reached by road, air or rail depending on your preferences and departure city. Connected to the motorway network, the city is accessible from the A9, A14 and A38 motorways. Leipzig-Halle airport and Leipzig station also make travel easy.