Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Leipzig

Leipzig is a city in Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 504,971 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 17 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 museums. The must-see places are St Thomas Monastry (1 km), Bach-Museum Leipzig (1 km) and Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig (1 km).

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Leipzig, Thuringia
Leipzig, Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leipzig at a glance

Location
Altenburger Land district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 504,971
Coordinates
51.3396° N, 12.3713° E
Places within 50 km
62 (62 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Leipzig

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leipzig: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Leipzig

146 churches within 100 km of Leipzig. The closest is St Thomas Monastry (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Leipzig

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leipzig. The closest is Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leipzig

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leipzig. The closest is Auensee (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Leipzig

19 museums within 100 km of Leipzig. The closest is Bach-Museum Leipzig (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leipzig

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leipzig. The closest is Goseck (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Goseck · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Thielenhaide · sanctuary · Wittenberg · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Maylust · sanctuary · Mittelsachsen · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Steinhorste · sanctuary · Anhalt-Bitterfeld · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Staupenbachtal · sanctuary · Mittelsachsen · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Alte Elbe Bei Bösewig · sanctuary · Wittenberg · ~69 km · Must-see

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Parks near Leipzig

10 parks within 100 km of Leipzig. The closest is Rosental (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Leipzig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leipzig
  2. 1 km Bach-Museum Leipzig · museum, Altenburger Land
  3. 1 km St Thomas Monastry · church, Altenburger Land
  4. 1 km Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig · museum, Altenburger Land
  5. 1 km Museum of City History Leipzig · museum, Altenburger Land
  6. 1 km Richard-Wagner-Denkmal · heritage site, Altenburger Land
  7. 0 km Back to Leipzig

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How to reach Leipzig

    All places near Leipzig by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leipzig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches17146St Thomas Monastry (1 km)
    Forts & heritage963Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2025Auensee (6 km)
    Museums1019Bach-Museum Leipzig (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens119Goseck (48 km)
    Parks310Rosental (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Löbenberg (38 km)

    Leipzig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leipzig?

    St Thomas Monastry (church, about 1 km), Bach-Museum Leipzig (museum, about 1 km), Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig (museum, about 1 km), Richard-Wagner-Denkmal (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum of City History Leipzig (museum, about 1 km), St. Peter (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leipzig?

    62 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Leipzig?

    St Thomas Monastry, about 1 km by road; St. Peter (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leipzig?

    Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, about 1 km by road; Niemegk (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leipzig?

    Auensee, about 6 km by road; Lake Markkleeberg (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leipzig?

    Start in Leipzig, visit Bach-Museum Leipzig, then St Thomas Monastry, then Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig, then Museum of City History Leipzig, then Richard-Wagner-Denkmal, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leipzig?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Leipzig

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Leipzig’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Leipzig on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.