City break in Leipzig. Active leisure ideas for Leipzig - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Leipzig offers its guests a wide choice of entertainment. In the city there are beautiful parks and recreational facilities for the whole family, modern shopping complexes with shining showcases, and an abundance of nightlife. Travelers with children have to visit the Leipzig Zoo. You’d probably don’t want to leave this picturesque and colorful place. Interesting excursions are organized for visitors; young guests can get acquainted with friendly animals, feed them and take a picture. The zoo is especially beautiful in winter. Those, who have been there, will want to return to this beautiful place again and again.

Nature lovers will enjoy the Wildpark Leipzig. It is suitable for hiking, walking, and organizing a picnic. The park has special walkways and green space where you can relax in the shade of trees or play with kids. Every day, Bofimax cinema welcomes its visitors; you can watch your favorite movies in a comfortable hall.

Popular entertainment center of the city is Kinobar Prager Fruehling, here both children and adults alike will be able to find a place to rest. The abundance of game rooms, attractions and comfortable seating areas allow spending a day happily. Kinobar Prager Fruehling also has a decent selection of restaurants and cafes. Fans of the some extreme activities like Belantis park. On its territory there are the most incredible breathtaking rides. While brave visitors experience incredible rides and slides, the youngest ones can relax in specially equipped areas. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The most fashionable store of the city is Bazar Royal. It provides latest collections of clothing and accessories; there you can choose a unique designer clothes and attractive gifts for loved ones. For souvenirs it’s better to go to the Hainstraye market. In addition to the interesting crafts, fresh grocery and antiques can be found there. Travelers who don’t imagine the rest without nightlife are recommended to visit the Ilses Eri ka club. It is the oldest club in the city; for decades it has acquired a large number of regular customers. The music program in the Nachtcafé club is as diverse as the selection of branded treats. Both music lovers and fans of exotic cocktails are sure to relax and enjoy time there.

Water activities are also available for tourists in Leipzig. Thus, here you can try kayaking, boat trips, as well as beach sports (volleyball, handball). Those who wish to spend time as actively as possible enjoying an adrenaline rush would be interested in skydiving - such an extreme opportunity can be found in Leipzig too. Since cycling is popular in the city, one can take a bike ride through one of Leipzig's parks. For example, Johannapark, where in addition to the picturesque natural views, you can find a beautiful pond inhabited by ducks and swans.

One of Leipzig's entertainment centers is Pearlball where you can try such a funny sport as “bubble football. It can be a great option for spending leisure time in the city and fill the hearts of visitors with wonderful impressions. For fans of colorful performances, it would be worthwhile to mention that Kabarett Leipziger Pfeffermühle known for exciting cabaret shows is based in Leipzig. Inspirata Cultural Center where children can learn a lot from interactive exhibits is ideal for spending time as a family. In the city, you can play laser tag (available in a club with the simple name of LaserTag Leipzig), as well as have fun together with kids - Jump House would be perfect for that.

Escape rooms are especially popular in the city, and the best centers offering this kind of entertainment are SherLOCKRooms and Adventure Rooms. The first one is completely dedicated to Sherlock Holmes, there is a room of the famous detective and his main enemy, Professor Moriarty. Adventure Rooms has three rooms to choose from: one is themed on an old-fashioned GDR room, the other shows what was hidden in the subconscious, and the third is stylized as a physical laboratory - in a word, everyone will be able to choose a room to their liking. Leipzig is also a great destination for those who want to try a virtual reality console, we are talking about a club called Fsociety Virtual Reality.

Sachsen Therme is another great place to explore when visiting the city. Its visitors are provided with pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. In addition to the above, Leipzig has several more clubs and bars worth visiting after dusk. For example, Auerbach's Keller Bar that serves local food and drinks or Jet Bar where you can play board games in between tasting strong drinks. Platzhirsch and Absintherie Sixtina bars are frequented by those wishing to try the best cocktails in town, and when it comes to beer lovers, they're all gathering in Killiwilly Bar.