Timeline
09:00
Grab a coffee and a slice of cake at Riquet. The copper elephant heads guarding the entrance are a striking start, and the restored interior offers a quiet place to settle in before the day heats up.
09:45
Walk to the Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis. This striking red porphyry building looks more like a modern office than a church, but it is the largest newly built church in Eastern Germany since unification. It sits opposite the New Town Hall on historical ground.
10:30
University of Leipzig Botanical Garden
Head to the University of Leipzig Botanical Garden. It is the oldest botanical garden in Germany and one of the first in the world. The walk from the church takes about 23 minutes through the city.
Local tip
The Botanical Garden is a peaceful end to the walk, but check opening hours as they can vary by season. The walk between the church and the garden is a steady 23-minute stroll.
Check before you go
- Riquet opens at 09:00, so arriving early ensures you get a seat before the midday crowd.
- Propsteikirche St. Trinitatis is open from 09:00 to 18:00 outside of services.
- The Botanical Garden is a large site; allow enough time to wander the grounds.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Leipzig (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).