Leipzig surpasses expectation – Anticipated to welcome over 2 million tourists by 2024
Tourism in Leipzig Soars to New Heights – 2 Million Visitors in 2024
Published: 28th February 2025, 3:32 PM
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At Stern, we dive into the latest happenings across Germany and beyond. Today, we're focusing on Leipzig's tourism sector, which is breaking records and redefining the city's status in Germany's cultural powerhouse scene.
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Leipzig's Tourism Boom
Leipzig's tourism industry is thriving, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and attracting record numbers of visitors. In 2024, the city welcomed over 2 million tourists, and 3.8 million overnight stays were recorded at local hotels. A significant contributor to this growth was major events like the UEFA European Football Championship, attracting international guests from the Netherlands, Austria, and Italy.
Leipzig counted more tourists last year than ever before. In 2024, for the first time, more than two million guests visited the trade fair city, as the Leipzig Region Tourism Association announced, citing figures from the Statistical State Office. The number of overnight stays increased to 3.8 million.Leipzig hat im vergangenen Jahr so viele Touristen gezählt wie nie zuvor. 2024 reisten erstmals mehr als zwei Millionen Gäste in die Messestadt, wie der Tourismusverband Leipzig Region unter Verweis auf Zahlen des Statistischen Landesamtes mitteilte. Die Zahl der Übernachtungen stieg auf 3,8 Millionen.
Dresden's Slight Decline
Corona-Niveau
Meanwhile, Dresden, the state capital, registered a 1.5% decrease in the number of overnight stays compared to 2019. Despite this decline, Dresden's total overnight stays in 2024 reached around 4.6 million, which is still higher than Leipzig's tourism figures.
Corona LevelsDresden ging die Zahl der Übernachtungen im Vergleich zu 2019 um 1,5 Prozent zurück. Dennoch lag die Gesamtzahl der Übernachtungen dort 2024 mit rund 4,6 Millionen weiterhin über der von Leipzig.
Looking Ahead to 2025
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The Leipzig Tourism Association anticipates a strong year for 2025, with numerous sports events like the International German Gymnastics Festival and cultural highlights like the Book Fair and Bach Festival expected to draw even more tourists to the city.
Dresden, the number of overnight stays compared to 2019 decreased by 1.5 percent. Nevertheless, the total number of overnight stays there in 2024 was around 4.6 million, still higher than in Leipzig. Tourismus
Enrichment Insights
Coronavirus
Leipzig's burgeoning tourist industry is a testament to the city's revitalization since German reunification. With a rich cultural scene, unique museums, and a vibrant nightlife, Leipzig has become an attractive destination for both culture enthusiasts and business travelers.
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The city's tourism growth seems poised to continue, especially since Leipzig was also one of the first German cities to announce "tested events" without social distancing in late 2021, allowing events to take place as restrictions eased.
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Overcoming Challenges
Coronavirus
Regional tourism may still face hurdles, such as high airport fees and taxes, which could hinder recovery across German cities. However, the resilience of Leipzig's tourism sector and the city's commitment to hosting major events suggest that it's well-prepared to tackle these challenges head-on.
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As Leipzig and other German cities work towards a tourism comeback, this serves as a reminder that the sense of community and resilience are crucial elements in the path to recovery. So, let's continue supporting the German tourism sector and embrace the unique attractions found in cities like Leipzig!
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