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Take a ride on a miniature railway circling around the Lake Auensee in the northwest of the city.
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Observation tower. See the city from above. Admission is free. You'll have to climb up stairs in the open and stand on a platform that may shake a bit in the wind.
Former home of the poet Friedrich Schiller. This is the (purported) place where he authored the "Ode to Joy".
formerly Zentralstadion
RB Leipzig play soccer in Bundesliga, the top tier. RB stands for "RasenBallsport and nothing to do with ownership by Red Bull fizzy drinks" but some fans doubt this assertion. With a capacity of 48,000 for Bundesliga games and 42,600 for internationals, this stadium hosted games during the 2024 UEFA Finals. It also often hosts concerts. The women's team play in their top tier at Cottweg training ground.
Funfair, twice a year in spring (April/May) and fall (September/October).
The second largest park of Leipzig is northwest of the city centre. From the Rosental you can get a glimpse into the zoo without having to pay the entrance fee (Zooschaufenster near the large meadow). Crossing Waldstraße and continuing in northwestern direction you will find a small hill with a watchtower on top.
Europe's largest uninterrupted Gründerzeit district.