Leipzig is a city of water, with around 180 kilometres of rivers flowing through it and beautiful lakes like Lake Cospuden. The city’s water network is perfect for exploring Leipzig by boat. But where to start? Leipzig city harbor (Stadthafen Leipzig) is the central hub, offering canoe and motorboat tours, and is besides that an event location with restaurant and cafe. Opened in June 2026, it’s a must-visit. In this episode, Axel and new podcast host Klara explore how to plan an all-inclusive canoe tour to Lake Cospuden, find the most scenic water spots, and discover the best locations and activities at the Lake.

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Leipzig city harbor
Blüthner wine café
Lake Cospuden
More lakes around Leipzig
Observation tower ‘Bistumshöhe‘
Pier 1 on Lake Cospuden
Lake Sauna
Family amusement park BELANTIS

According to legend, Dr. Faust rode out of Auerbach’s wine bar on a barrel. Whether or not this really took place is open to interpretation. What is certain, however, is that the scene in Goethe’s ’Faust’ takes place in the famous wine bar and restaurant in Leipzig, which has been frequently visited ever since. The wine cellar dates back to the 15th century and was enlarged over the following years. But who was Auerbach? And why was this wine bar so popular among students back then? Axel and Aileen take you underground to take a closer look at this legendary place. Find out more in this episode of Welcome to Leipzig, the podcast for your trip to Leipzig.

Auerbach’s Cellar Leipzig
500 years of Auerbach’s Cellar
Delicious Leipzig – Traditional Cuisine

Step back in time with us in this episode of “Welcome to Leipzig”! We’re travelling back to 1989, when the citizens of Leipzig began the peaceful revolution that brought down the East German regime. Join Aileen, Axel and our special guest, Marius Wittwer, a local history student and city guide, as we explore the key sites along the route taken by the protesters, including Nikolai’s Church and the “Runde Ecke”. Discover how Leipzig commemorates this significant event through the annual Festival of Lights on 9 October – a poignant, artistic celebration!

The Peaceful Revolution
The Memorial Museum in the „Round Corner“ and the “Leipzig ‘89” audio guide
The Leipzig Forum for Contemporary History
The Leipzig Nikolai Church
Impressions of the Festival of Lights Leipzig 2024
City Guide Marius Wittwer

This podcast episode is co-financed from tax revenues on the basis of the budget agreed by the Members of the State Parliament of Saxony.