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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Leipzig

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Leipzig, Germany

Updated June 24, 2024

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Monument to the Battle of the Nations

Leipzig, Germany

Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations)

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.
The Spoon Family sign illuminated at night.

Leipzig, Germany

Löffelfamilie (Spoon Family)

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.
Museum in der “Runden Ecke”

Leipzig, Germany

Museum in der "Runden Ecke"

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.

Leipzig, Germany

Clown-Museum Leipzig

This small museum takes the business of clowning quite seriously.
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Gustav II Adolf's Place of Death

A monument to the "father of modern warfare" Gustav II Adolf.
10 miles from Leipzig
Some wet specimens in the cupboard

Halle (Saale), Germany

Francke Foundation Cabinet of Curiosities (Wunderkammer)

This is part of the Francke Foundation Museum, a curiosity cabinet filled with different scientific and natural wonders.
19 miles from Leipzig

Halle (Saale), Germany

Museum of Livestock Science

A beautiful old horse stable hosts one of the largest collections of domestic animal skeletons and taxidermy.
20 miles from Leipzig
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