Leipzig

The city of Leipzig is located in the heart of Germany and is proud of its unique musical heritage. World famous artists such as Bach, Mendelssohn and Schumann composed their classical masterpieces here. Thousands of music lovers travel to the city every year in order to walk in the footsteps of famous composers. Yet Leipzig has even more to offer; a multifaceted cultural life, diverse museums and galleries, a high density of pubs and history lies at every turn.

Welcome to the city of Goethe's 'Faust' and Bach's 'St. Matthew Passion'. Besides the city's poetic and musical reputation, Leipzig combines Saxon tradition and high culture with high-tech business progression perfectly. The air of 'Leipzig Liberty' pervades the city at every turn.

Enjoy a stroll through the charming city centre with its enchanting historical buildings. The beautifully compact old centre is full of Renaissance and Baroque churches, street markets, one of Europe's oldest universities and a number of ultra-modern buildings.

This city, rich in tradition, can boast a long history of 1,000 years, during which time much has taken place. This includes the Peaceful Revolution in the autumn of 1989 - an important milestone on the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the German reunification. See where the Peaceful Revolution began, toppling the East German regime. Leipzig is a real treat for the senses - a place where music and culture truly thrive.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
• Leipzig/Halle Airport: 21km from the city centre; transfer time about 20 min
• Nearest railway station: Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
• Currency: Euro