Old Town Leipzig
Leipzig
Visit Old Town Leipzig
Popular places to visit
St. Thomas Church
Experience the heavenly music and soaring architecture of a church where great musical composer Johann Sebastian Bach is interred.
Leipzig University
Tour the campus of one of the oldest universities in the world, where historic buildings share a site with sleek new constructions.
Leipzig Opera
Enjoy a show at Leipzig Opera, a theater with a story to tell in Leipzig. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Bach Museum
Find out what inspired a musical genius in a museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the greatest classical music composers.
St. Nicholas Church
Peaceful revolutions, legendary composers and religious reformation all feature in the history of this fascinating 850-year-old church.
Augustusplatz
Note the medley of architectural styles in this grand 18th-century square, which is surrounded by some of the city’s most acclaimed cultural institutions.
Things to do
Leipzig: 13-Stop Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Ticket
Explore Leipzig in 60 minutes with a Local
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig: Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Leipzig
Mitte
Museums, historic sites, and theaters highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Zentrum
Consider a visit to St. Nicholas Church and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Zentrum. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zentrum-West and surrounding area, you can visit St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum.
Zentrum-Süd
Discover Zentrum-Süd, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Süd include Leipzig University Library and Federal Administrative Court of Germany, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn.
Zentrum-Ost
Discover Zentrum-Ost, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Ost include Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig and Sommersaal, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Coppiplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-Nord
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Zentrum-Nord. You might stop by Leipzig Zoo or Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig while you're in the area.