Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof (Leipzig's Bavarian Train Station), Leipzig
Leipzig's Bavarian Train Station (Bayerischer Bahnhof) is Germany's oldest preserved railway station and a significant historical landmark in Leipzig's Mitte district. Originally opened in 1842 for the Leipzig–Hof railway by the Saxon-Bavarian Railway Company, it was later operated by the Royal Saxon State Railways as the Saxon-Bavarian State Railways. The station was once celebrated as the oldest terminus station in the world, functioning until its closure in 2001 for the construction of the Leipzig City Tunnel.
After extensive renovations, the station was re-opened on December 15, 2013, integrated into the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland system, with a new underground station directly beneath the original site. Today, it serves as a key hub, accommodating seven of the ten S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland lines, with planners aiming to boost public transport usage and alleviate city road traffic.
The west side buildings of the former station were restored in 1999 and now house the Bavarian Train Station Gose Brewery and Gasthaus, offering a nod to Leipzig's brewing traditions with specialties like the Leipzig Gose. Despite suffering significant damage during World War II, which led to the destruction of the passenger hall, station hall, and administration building, Bavarian Train Station remains a vibrant part of Leipzig's historical and cultural landscape, combining its rich past with modern transit functions.
After extensive renovations, the station was re-opened on December 15, 2013, integrated into the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland system, with a new underground station directly beneath the original site. Today, it serves as a key hub, accommodating seven of the ten S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland lines, with planners aiming to boost public transport usage and alleviate city road traffic.
The west side buildings of the former station were restored in 1999 and now house the Bavarian Train Station Gose Brewery and Gasthaus, offering a nod to Leipzig's brewing traditions with specialties like the Leipzig Gose. Despite suffering significant damage during World War II, which led to the destruction of the passenger hall, station hall, and administration building, Bavarian Train Station remains a vibrant part of Leipzig's historical and cultural landscape, combining its rich past with modern transit functions.
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Sight Name: Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof (Leipzig's Bavarian Train Station)
Sight Location: Leipzig, Germany (See walking tours in Leipzig)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Leipzig, Germany (See walking tours in Leipzig)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Leipzig, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Leipzig
Creating your own self-guided walk in Leipzig is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Leipzig Introduction Walking Tour
The name "Leipzig" may be derived from the Slavic word "Lipsk", meaning "linden trees place." The Nazi government renamed the city "Reichsmessestadt Leipzig" ("Reich Fair Trade City Leipzig"). In 1989, with the fall of communism, the city was "Hero City" - in recognition of the role that the Monday demonstrations there played in the fall... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Leipzig Architectural Jewels
Anyone who has ever wanted to delve into Leipzig's history could hardly imagine doing so without exploring the local array of architectural jewels. Indeed, Leipzig boasts one of Germany's most beautiful collections of Renaissance buildings.
Our first point of interest lies in downtown Leipzig at the intersection of Katherine and Bruhl Streets. Here, the stunning Baroque-style Romanus... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
Our first point of interest lies in downtown Leipzig at the intersection of Katherine and Bruhl Streets. Here, the stunning Baroque-style Romanus... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.9 Km or 0.6 Miles
A Walk on the Leipzig Music Trail
The spatial density of historic locations associated with music in Leipzig is truly mind-boggling. But then again, this is hardly surprising, given the eclectic score of musicians who had left their mark on the city in various years.
Indeed, it was in Leipzig that Johann Sebastian Bach served as an organist and choirmaster at Thomaskirche as well as a cantor at Nikolaikirche; composer Robert... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Indeed, it was in Leipzig that Johann Sebastian Bach served as an organist and choirmaster at Thomaskirche as well as a cantor at Nikolaikirche; composer Robert... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles