Welcome to Leipzig
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Apart from being the hometown of Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn, Leipzig is also one of Germany’s tourism hot spots, and a centre for commerce and culture. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, great shopping and a lively nightlife, Leipzig bids you welcome!
Facts
| Population | 500,000 |
| Currency | 1 euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, shorter opening hours in some shops on Saturdays, Sundays closed. |
| Newspapers | Leipziger Volkszeitung - for news, information and events calendar www.lvz-online.de |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 110 Fire brigade and ambulance: 112 |
| Tourist information | Katharinenstraße 8 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30 am-6 pm, (Nov-Feb 10 am - 6 pm) Sat 9.30am-4 pm, public holidays 10 am-4 pm Sun/Public holidays 9.30 am – 3 pm Tel: +49 341 710 4265 |
