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- German
- English
Leave the classic tourist paths and discover the colossal remains of the Old Fair in Leipzig. This is not just a walk past old buildings; it is a journey into the grandiose, bold soul of a city that created its own power. Find out how independent merchants—and not kings—built technical marvels, invented modern world trade, and preserved an open-minded oasis even in the darkest days of the Cold War. Prepare yourself to feel very small – and deeply inspired.
- 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 113 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Leipzig main station to the Kohlrabizirkus with local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Kohlrabizirkus, Leipzig, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from Hall 16 (concrete hall) to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leipzig Central Station. The starting point is Hall 16 (Concrete Hall), Leipzig, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Kohlrabizirkus Eisarena
A huge former wholesale market hall with two striking concrete domes, which gives you a first impression of the enormous dimensions of the Leipzig trade infrastructure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Leipzig
The German National Library, which represents the book trade and the intellectual, open-minded spirit of Leipzig.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A modern biotechnology complex built on the former trade fair grounds, showing the evolution of Leipzig's spirit of innovation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The former Soviet Pavilion with its iconic golden spire underscores Leipzig's geopolitical role during the Cold War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A steel giant from the 1920s, which was once the world's largest exhibition hall and presented monumental engineering.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The iconic 'Double-M' logo, which stands for the invention of the pattern fair in 1895, which revolutionized world trade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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