How to spend top weekend in Leipzig - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Get a Shot of Adrenaline at Belantis Park

Belantis Entertainment Park is located 10 kilometers from Leipzig. You will get to it by bus № 105. It is open from mid-April to the end of October. The price of an entrance ticket is 31.9 euros. You will visit several theme complexes here. For example, this is the "Valley of the Pharaohs" or "Island of the Knights". You will also see 2 man-made lakes. They imitate the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

You can also ride 60 rides here. Many of them will increase the level of adrenaline in the blood to the maximum. An inflatable boat in the "Valley of the Pharaohs" theme complex is one of these attractions. It is designed for 8 passengers. You will sail on it through a narrow channel into the pyramid, go up to a special platform with the help of an elevator, and "fly" down the water flow for 5 seconds.

You can ride a roller coaster. It has a breathtaking ascent of 32 meters at a 90-degree angle. You will also get thrills on the giant swing-ship.

Visit Panometer

There is an old gas tank building on the outskirts of the city. Yadegar Asisi opened the Panometer Museum here in 2003. If you pay 11.5 euros and go inside you will find yourself in a large space dedicated to a particular topic. You will walk around the unusual museum in a circle, looking at its walls. You will see an interactive exhibit that has a 360-degree format. It is dedicated to one of the historical events or famous places in the world. Illuminated panoramic photo of the part of the ocean floor where the ship "Titanic" was wrecked is waiting for you in the museum today. The panoramic view of Mount Everest was here before, for example. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Stand on the Viewing Platform of the Monument

You should pay attention to the monument, which is located 3 kilometers from the city while visiting the sights of Leipzig. It is dedicated to the Battle of the Nations in 1813. It is decorated with themed bas-reliefs and sculptures. Its weight is 300 thousand tons. The height of the monument is 90 meters. The museum is open there from 10 am to 6 pm. You can see its exhibits if you pay 8 euros. You will like the monument not only for its appearance but also for the fact that there is an observation platform in it. If you go up the 500 stone stairs or take the elevator you will enjoy a beautiful view of Leipzig and the surrounding area.

Spend Time at the Water Park

There is an indoor Water Park near the city. It is open to the public all year round. You'll recognize it by the dome having the shape of a pyramid. Various Spa treatments and several pools are waiting for you here. Some of them perform therapeutic functions. Other pools are equipped with standard swimming paths, as well as trampolines and towers. You can jump into the water from them getting an adrenaline rush. You will also ride on various slides as in any water park.

Visit an Unusual City Zoo

If you take tram № 12 and get off at the Zoo stop you will get to the city zoo. It was founded in 1878. It is open from 9 am to 5 pm from November to March and until 6 pm from April to October. The entrance ticket costs 21 euros. Conditions close to the natural habitat of animals are created here. Keep in mind that animals are not kept in cages but walk in open areas here. They are separated from each other by moats filled with water and partitions made of glass.

You will visit several themed areas walking around the zoo or moving around its territory in a special trailer. These are the jungle, savanna, and steppe. You can take a walk in the tropical garden. Exotic plants grow there. You can also go boating, relax in an African hut, and watch sea creatures living in a large glass aquarium.

River and Lake Entertainments in Leipzig

If you like water sports you should admire Leipzig by taking a boat or kayak along its canals. You can also go rafting on the Sobek River. You will choose one of the watercraft. This can be a raft, canoe, or rubber boat. If you come to the suburb of Cospudener Lake you can go windsurfing and visit the famous sauna located right in the reservoir.