Leipzig

Family-friendly Activities

Explore the picturesque Cospuden Lake of Leipzig with a stand-up paddleboard class and tour. After meeting your guide and receiving a thorough safety briefing, you’ll learn the basic techniques of stand-up paddling and quickly move on to the water on the lake.  Start your SUP experience on your knees to get used to the board and learn the basic paddling and steering techniques. Learn how to safely stand up on your board and watch the guide demonstrating the different paddle strokes. You’ll quickly make progress in your new sport. Your instructor will be happy to respond to your individual needs and help you learn at your own pace. Learn the correct paddle stroke when standing up, steering, and the steering stroke as you enjoy the beauty of the lake.

See Leipzig through a local's eyes as you explore the top highlights of the city, including its different neighborhoods and peaceful parks on this 3-hour guided bike tour. Cycle along on quiet roads and green paths through the city center, pass through vast parks, and admire Wilhelminian style residential quarters. Listen to stories and anecdotes from your expert guide. Glide along quiet side streets, and carefree cycle lanes, making stops at the most important points along the route. This tour includes: •Plagwitz and Schleußig •City parks •Musikviertel with Federal Administrative Court •City center including the Old Town Hall and the Market Place(Altes Rathaus) •St. Thomas Church with J.S. Bach monument •New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) •Rosental Park •Zoo (no entrance) •Historical Waldstraßenviertel •Red Bull Arena

Make the most of your time in Leipzig with a combined ticket for both a hop-on-hop-off bus tour and Leipzig Zoo.  Discover Leipzig with a 1-day hop-on hop-off ticket and get to know the city during the bus tour's different 13 different stops. Starting from the main train station, get to know the city at your convenience, getting off at the stops that interest you most.  Head to Leipzig Zoo when you get to the 'Zoo' bus stop. Skip the ticket line before heading in the see the 900 species of animals.  Established in  1878, today it has six different themed states such as Pongoland, the “Makasi-Simba” lion savannah, or the new Himalayan mountain world.

This smartphone-led scavenger hunt lets you play as a paranormal detective as you try to solve the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy woman who went missing over 200 years ago. Fortunately, you possess the skills to travel into the afterlife and find some answers. The hunt will take you through the south-cemetery, past overgrown ruins and statues to the ten most impressive monuments and crypts. Once you've found one of the monuments you will be given a puzzle. Study it closely to find the answer, but don't take too long as the puzzles are time-sensitive. Follow diary entries, audio files, locations, and ancient pictures to solve the puzzles. The answers will immerse you in the atmosphere of this place and provide you with pieces to the final puzzle. If you don't find all the clues, you can still solve the crime. Once you have visited all of the places you will have to make a decision to reach either the good, bad, or medium ending. The more clues you have the easier your decision will be.

Discover the center of Leipzig on a special tour and explore the sights of the city in a playful way. The compact version of the City Game will lead you to the most famous sights of this colorful and lively city. Start the City Scavenger Hunt at Leipzig train station and make your way to the opera and the famous Leipzig Gewandhaus. A puzzle will also await you at the City Skyscraper, where you will have the oppportunity to see the city from above (entrance fee not included). Take a break from the Scavenger Hunt City Tour Leipzig whenever you feel like it, to take a closer look at a tourist attraction, for example. Take a stroll through the Mädler Passage or marvel at the Thomaskirche from inside. See the Old City Hall at Market Square, pass the Old Stock Exchange and make your way to the historic Auerbachs Keller, where even the famous poet Goethe dined in his day. The City Game Box will contain 11 sealed and numbered envelopes with puzzles that need to be solved. Guided by clear directions, you will make your way through Leipzig. Solve the puzzles to find out where your next destination is located. The envelopes will also include detailed background information on each attraction, its history, its current use and much more.

After a brief introduction to the Airbus A320 flight simulator, step into the cockpit and get ready for your flight. Choose your flight route between your desired airports. Start the engines to taxi to the runway before getting set for takeoff. Your instructor will guide and support you throughout the experience. Experience the excitement of flying to your dream airport while maneuvering the aircraft through challenging weather conditions. Manage technical problems and feel the adrenaline of a challenging flight as you navigate the Airbus safely to its destination. Following a post-flight debriefing, receive a laminated certificate with a photo of you in the cockpit as mementos of your experience. Bring up to 2 guests along with you who can share in the experience.

This walking tour starts at Leipzig Mendebrunnen where you can meet your expert guide and the other wizards (or muggles). It leads through the inner city of Leipzig by night and is fashioned as a quiz about the Wizarding World. During the tour, your guide will ask you questions - ranging from easy to difficult - to prove your knowledge about the Harry Potter Universe. With that, he will also provide you with interesting insider facts about the city. Whoever has the most correct answers will be crowned the winner and is awarded a magical prize and neverending honor among the International Confederation of Wizards. But be warned, you might not be the only clever one around - in case of a draw, a wizard's duel ensues between the contenders. This tour is not for the faint of heart! Be as strong as a Gryffindor, as clever as Ravenclaw, as loyal as Hufflepuff and as sly as a Slytherin.

Embark on an outdoor adventure in Agra Park as you take part in a clay rally and scavenger hunt through your smartphone. Connecting animated clay figures with great outdoor sights, this rally is ideal of children and adults alike. Follow the photo puzzles on your phone and on sight, designed to draw your attention to your surroundings and sharpen your eye to detail. Look around you carefully to discover the nearby answers. Explore the park from all angles and see hidden spots and intriguing sights along your way. Find the picture clues and solve environmental riddles to open up the next location and keep the story going. Get help when you need it, as all stops are marked on an interactive map. Best of all, pause and save your rally if you want to take a break or play in one of the many playgrounds.

After a brief introduction to the Boeing 737-800 NG flight simulator, step into the cockpit and get ready for your flight. Choose your flight route and airports before heading for the runway. Your instructor will guide and support you throughout the experience. Spark your adrenaline with the excitement of flying to your dream airport while maneuvering the aircraft through challenging weather conditions. Manage technical problems and feel the thrill of a challenging flight as you navigate the Airbus safely to its destination. Following a post-flight debriefing, receive a laminated certificate with a photo of you in the cockpit to remember your flight. Bring up to 2 guests along with you who can share in the experience.

Paddle into the sunset on beautiful Lake Cospuden on an evening stand up paddleboard tour. Work up a sweat, see a stunning sunset, and enjoy a calm summer evening on the water. Before starting your adventure, grab a bite to eat at the nearby Cospudener Combüse. Once your food has settled, begin your tour with a quick test of your SUP, and then head straight out into the water. Paddle into the sunset, marveling at the many colors reflecting on the lake's smooth surface. As the sun sets, turn on your headlamp and continue paddling under the starry sky. Return to your starting point under the cover of the night sky.