Leipzig Hotels

In Leipzig visitors can follow the footsteps of famous musicians and writers such as Bach or Goethe. The city of Leipzig with its Leipzig hotels was once the hometown of Bach and today enjoys an outstanding reputation for its classical music. Visitors find beautiful historical monuments and museums, a large number of cultural events and enjoyable attractions such as the famous zoo and the botanic garden. The Leonardo Hotel & Residenz Leipzig as one of the Leipzig hotels is located near the dynamic city centre of Leipzig and also the exhibition centre “Leipziger Messe” which hosts well-known international fairs and events such as the Leipzig Book Fair and is easily accessible by public transport.

Fairs & Events in Leipzig 2010/2011

Apart from the well-known fairs such as the Leipzig Book Fair, the Auto Mobil International and the Games Convention Online which attract thousands of visitors every year, Leipzig offers a variety of fascinating events ranging from classical music festivals to fascinating sport events. Whether fair or sport event, the Leonardo Hotel & Residenz Leipzig as one of the Leipzig hotels is the perfect starting point.

Fairs Modell-Hobby-Spiel Touristik & Caravaning International Leipzig Abgefahren - die Messe rund ums Rad 2010 TerraTec Haus-Garten-Freizeit Beach & Boat Z 2011 - Die Zuliefermesse Leipziger Buchmesse Partner Pferd Games Convention Online Modell-Hobby-Spiel

Date 01.–03.10.2010 17.– 21.11.2010 19.– 21.11.2010 25.– 27.01.2011 12.– 20.02.2011 17.– 20.02.2011 01.– 04.03.2011 17.– 20.03.2011 27.04. – 01.05.2011 07.– 10.07.2011 30.– 03.10.2011

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Shopping in Leipzig

Leipzig attracts shopping fans with over 45 shopping arcades, many of them situated in beautiful historical and refurbished courtyards such as the “Mädler Passage”. Discover the excellent shopping possibilities for every budget at the “Hauptbahnhof Promenaden Leipzig” one of the most modern shopping centres in Germany, which is easily accessible from the Leonardo Hotel & Residenz Leipzig one of the Leipzig hotels.

Cuisine of Leipzig

Visitors find a great choice of restaurants and pubs, which offer international cuisine as well as local specialities such as the “Leipziger Allerlei”, a vegetarian dish with mixed vegetables. Most of the restaurants are located in the city centre and the historic Old Town area.

Airport Leipzig

With more than two million passengers per year the airport Leipzig covers all important international and national destinations. It is located 20 km from the city centre and the Leonardo Hotel & Residenz Leipzig as one of the Leipzig hotels provides excellent transport connections to the airport.

Exhibition Centre “Leipziger Messe”

The exhibition centre “Leipziger Messe” is one of the world’s oldest trade fairs and hosts about 120 international conventions and top-class events as well as 35-45 trade shows and exhibitions. With around 1.6 million international visitors, the “Leipziger Messe” is one of the most important exhibition centers in Germany.

Sightseeing near the Leipzig hotels

Battle of the Nations memorial

With a height of 96 m the “Battle of the Nations memorial” is the landmark of Leipzig. It was built to commemorate the battle against Napoleonic troops. After climbing the 364 steps, visitors enjoy a fantastic view over the whole city.

Altes Rathaus

The “Altes Rathaus” is one of the most beautiful renaissance buildings in Germany and the Leonardo Hotel & Residenz Leipzig as one of the Leipzig hotels is located only three kilometers away. It was built in 1556/1557 within only nine month. It hosts a historical museum as well as a permanent exposition which portrays Leipzig’s history.

Zoo Leipzig

The Leipzig zoo is one of the oldest and most famous zoos in Germany. Among many highlights the zoo is home of the worlds largest ape park “Pongoland". Discover the tropical hall “Gondwanaland” (opening 2011) a large tropical park with adventurous tracks and exotic animals.

Auerbachs Keller

Auerbachs Keller has become world-famous from Goethe’s Faust. Today, visitors follow Goethes footsteps and taste the excellent cuisine of the restaurant. “Auerbachs Keller” is less than 4 km away from the Leonardo Hotel & Residenz Leipzig as one of the Leipzig hotels.