Football in Leipzig

Leipzig is one of the most exciting and affordable football cities in Germany. RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena have brought Champions League football to the former East, and the 47,069-capacity stadium delivers a modern, loud matchday atmosphere. The club's rapid rise has created a new generation of fans, and the Red Bull Arena on a big European night is a serious experience.

The city itself is a revelation for first-time visitors. Dramatically cheaper than Munich or Hamburg, Leipzig has a thriving independent culture: street art, major classical music venues including Bach's Thomaskirche, lively bars and clubs in Plagwitz and Connewitz, excellent restaurants, and beautiful Gründerzeit architecture. Leipzig Hbf, Europe's largest station by floor area, is a destination in itself.

Eastern Germany football trips work well from Leipzig. Berlin (75 min), Dresden/Dynamo Dresden (65 min), and Magdeburg (80 min) are all within ICE range, covering three different football cultures across two former East German industrial cities and the capital.