Baumwollspinnerei Leipzig bei Dämmerung von oben © Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, Philipp Kirschner
Oper Leipzig mit Augustusplatz bei Dämmerung © Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, Philipp Kirschner
Könneritzbrücke Leipzig während blauer Stunde © Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing, GmbH Philipp Kirschner
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum im alten Rathaus Leipzig © Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, Philipp Kirschner
Augustusplatz Leipzig mit Universität und Gewandhaus bei Nacht © DZT, Francesco Carovillano

Industrial heritage in and around Leipzig

A city in transition

Leipzig – an example of the transformation of former industrial sites into places for art and culture. Experience places with an extraordinary ambience, an exciting history and a promising future.

This group tour is customised by us for you. It can be modified, shortened or extended according to your wishes. We look forward to receiving your enquiry and will be happy to provide you with a customised offer for your group tour.

Duration	5 days/ 4 nights
Travel period	daily
Bookable from	10 person(s)
Characteristics

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Itinerary

Day 1: Individual arrival either at Berlin Airport or Leipzig Airport
- Transfer from airport to hotel in Leipzig - Welcome-dinner in a local restaurant
Overnight stay in Leipzig
Day 2: Day excursion in Leipzig
- Sightseeing tour “Architectural tour an urban development” - Visit to “Tapetenwerk” (historic factory complex from the Wilhelmian era) - Visit the “Baumwollspinnerei” (historic factory complex as well)
Overnight stay in Leipzig
Day 3: Half day excursion into the surroundings of Leipzig
"From coal to electricity"
exciting hours await you on this excursion in the centre of the mine and past the coal mixing and stacking site.

Visit the Panometer in Leipzig
Current exhibition: “The Cathedral of Monet”- 360° panorama picture
Overnight stay in Leipzig
Day 4: Exhibition
Guided tour of exhibition “modern times – from industrialization to the present day” at Altes Rathaus. The exhibition traces the industrialization and rapid development of the venerable trade fair city into a modern industrial metropolis.
Overnight stay in Leipzig
Day 5: Individual departure
Departure either from Leipzig Airport or Berlin Airport or extension tour to Ore Mountains (based in Chemnitz)

Further ideas:
- Visit of Völkerschlachtdenkmal - Boat trip through the channels of Leipzig

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

Basic package for your cultural tour "Industrial heritage in and around Leipzig": 5 days/4 nights

4x overnight stay incl. breakfast and accommodation tax in Leipzig
Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant in Leipzig
City tour Leipzig
Visit to "Tapetenwerk" Leipzig
Visit to the "Baumwollspinnerei"
Excursion "From coal to electricity" to the open-cast mine and Lippendorf power station
Visit to the Leipzig Panometer
Guided tour of the exhibition ‘Modern times. From industrialisation to the present day.’ in the Old Town Hall
Travel documents for the tour guide/driver
AugustusTours telephone service during your group tour

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Explore other spots:

Visit of Völkerschlachtdenkmal
Boat trip through the channels of Leipzig
Extend your trip to the Ore Mountains (based in Chemnitz)!

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.