Südwest Travel Guide
Leipzig
Visit Südwest
Popular places to visit
Belantis Amusement Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Belantis Amusement Park as part of your trip to Südwest. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Dog Beach Cospudener Lake
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dog Beach Cospudener Lake during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Nacktbadestrand Cospudener See Nordstrand
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nacktbadestrand Cospudener See Nordstrand during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Schaubühne im Lindenfels
Get tickets for a show at Schaubühne im Lindenfels, a theatre with a story to tell in Leipzig. Discover the area's museums and churches.
beach near Hartmannsdorf-Knautnaundorf
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Hartmannsdorf-Knautnaundorf during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
beach near Aqua Plantscha
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Aqua Plantscha during your trip to Leipzig? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
Discover Leipzig: a Tour to the Top Sights with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Südwest
acora Leipzig Living the City
"Nothing to mention."
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
McDreams Hotel Leipzig-City
pentahotel Leipzig
H2 Hotel Leipzig
"Ok, nice hotel near city center."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Travel24 Hotel
"A very convenient hotel central to Leipzig and easy for transport links. The hotel was clean and very well run and the staff were helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Campanile Leipzig Halle Airport
"We liked the hotel, it is handy for the airport and easy train into the city in 15 minutes. The only negative to note was how slow they were to replenish breakfast items that were empty. We had multiple items missing on both mornings."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Südwest
Zentrum
Travellers choose Zentrum for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop and check out top sights like Leipzig's Old Town Hall.
Mitte
Museums, historical sites and theatres highlight some notable features of Mitte. Make a stop by Leipzig Zoo or Maedler Passage while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Old Town Leipzig
Museums, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Old Town Leipzig. Make a stop by Maedler Passage or Leipzig's Old Town Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
Zentrum-Ost
Discover Zentrum-Ost, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Zentrum-Ost include Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig and Sommersaal, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Coppiplatz Tram Stop.
Zentrum-Südost
Zentrum-Südost is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grassi Museum and Mendelssohn Haus are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at German National Library Tram Stop or Leipzig MDR S-Bahn to get around.
