Short break to Leipzig
A short jaunt to Leipzig ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Leipzig, in eastern Germany, is a city of music and cultural innovation. The St. Thomas Church, associated with composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra highlight its musical heritage. The city’s modern art scene and historical landmarks make it a dynamic and inspiring destination.
Neighbourhoods in and around Leipzig
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With links to Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn, it’s no surprise that Leipzig holds frequent performances of classical music. Head to the Brutalist Gewandhaus to hear the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
The glittering Modernist cube of Leipzig’s Museum of Fine Arts holds a huge and varied collection, with works by Romantics like Caspar David Friedrich and key Leipzig School artists.
The oldest and largest church in Leipzig, St Nicholas' interiors are a confection in pastel pink and mint green, with weighty history attached as the centre of the Monday Demonstrations in 1989.
Visit the Bach-Museum, located in a historic house where Bach once lived. Discover manuscripts, instruments and interactive exhibits that celebrate the composer’s life and work.
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