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Hear | August 2011
The timeless appeal of the works of Mendelssohn means you can expect this year's annual fortnight of special performances of his work to be a hit. Check out the website for all dates and details.
Address: 8 AUGUSTUSPLATZ. | Tel: +49 (0)341 127 0280
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See | August 2011
The Czech Cubism movement, with many ceramics based around geometric patterns and unusual forms, is the focus of a new exhibition at Leipzig's Grassi Museum (until October). Never look at a coff ee mug in the same way again.
Address: 5-11 JOHANNISPLATZ. | Tel: +49 (0)341 222 9100
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Hotels | August 2011
This subtly stylish four-star design hotel (pictured) was recently renovated, is reasonably priced, and only a short stroll from the centre. Doubles from €70.
Address: 3 GROSSER BROCKHAUS. | Tel: +49 (0)341 12920
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Bars | August 2011
One of the largest beer gardens in the city and perhaps the most tranquil. Kids are free to run around in the huge play area while more mature individuals sup in the sun, or under the shade of one of the garden's big trees. Conveniently located close to the central station and the Arena Leipzig.
Address: 7 AACHENER STRASS. | Tel: +49 (0)341 961 1324
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See | December 2010
The tradition of New Year's Eve concerts in Leipzig dates back to a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in 1918. This year the Gewandhaus hosts a series of recitals organised by the Berlin Philharmonic on 31 December, with works by Mozart, Strauss and Vivaldi, among others.
Address: 8 AUGUSTUSPLATZ. | Tel: +49 (0)341 127 0280
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Hotels | December 2010
This self-contained four-star art deco hotel located directly opposite the main train station includes everything from a Mediterranean style wellness centre to a steak house and piano bar.
Address: 7 RICHARD-WAGNER-STRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)341 98520
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The Thüringer Hof is a cosy southern German speciality restaurant focusing on extraordinarily tasty meats including wild boar and Muscovy duck. Try the deer carpaccio with roasted pistachios.
Address: 19 BURGSTRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)341 994 4999
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See | February 2010
The bitter rivalry between those from Germany's former socialist East and those from the capitalist West is examined in Leipzig's Haus der Geschichte's analysis of how this animosity played out in the arena of sport. Until 5 April.
Address: 6 GRIMMAISCHE STRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)341 22200
