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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Leipzig

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

Updated October 10, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Leipzig

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.

People sometimes leave matchboxes at van der Lubbe’s grave.

Leipzig, Germany

Grave of Marinus van der Lubbe

Ninety years after his execution, the man accused of starting the Reichstag fire was given a final resting place.

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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

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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

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