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Daytime

Kulkwitzer See Daytime Stroll

A quiet afternoon by Leipzig’s oldest lake, converted from a mine and now a peaceful retreat.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Kulkwitzer See

    Arrive at Kulkwitzer See. Take a walk along the shore to see the water and the surrounding Grünau development. It is a calm spot to start your afternoon.

  2. 10:45

    Kulkwitzer See

    Check the camping office if you need a permit for fishing, or simply enjoy the beach access which is free. This is a good time to rest and take in the view.

  3. 11:30

    Kulkwitzer See

    Head to the nearby tram or bus stops to leave. Tram 1 to Lausen, S-1 to Miltitzer Allee, Tram 15 to Plovdiver Straße, or Bus 65 to Straße am See are available.

Local tip

The lake is accessible by public transport. Check the route for the best connection from your starting point.

Check before you go

  • Beach access is free.
  • Fishing requires a permit available in the camping office.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Leipzig (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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