A film festival that once brought the world to Leipzig from beyond the Iron Curtain is kicking off again this evening. To make way for this, the LVB is suspending a local bus service due to building works. At the ‘Runde Ecke’, you can find out whether the neighbourhood really was home to nothing but […]
The Saxony Regional Directorate (LDS) has approved a section of the complex construction project on Georg-Schumann-Straße between Delitzscher Straße/Eutritzscher Straße (Chausseehaus) and Böhmestraße in the city of Leipzig by means of a planning approval decision. This was announced on Wednesday, 21 October. The project is part of the Leipzig Transport Authority’s (LVB) scheme to modernise […]
It has been a deeply sad morning in Leipzig today. A cyclist, aged just 20, was killed in a road accident on Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße. The investigation is ongoing. Saxony has approved the track extension on Georg-Schumann-Straße. And: Belantis is kicking off its Halloween programme. The LZ summarises the key events in Leipzig and beyond on Wednesday, […]
The new week begins with a major tram diversion in the north-east of the city. Dance, light and music come together in an almost magical way at the Kunstkraftwerk. A tour of a former sanatorium explores the crimes committed there by the Nazis under the guise of medicine, in full view of society. And for […]
If Mozart were to write it, it might be called ‘A Little Tram Music’ – doors open for a Leipzig tram concert. The swimming pool doors, however, remain closed. For staff, it means a full day of further training. The Saxon Literature Prize will be awarded at the City Library this evening, and for passengers […]
Will 14 become a lucky number? Transport planners and tram passengers are likely to think so, from today at the latest. Hidden treasures could be unearthed at GRASSI today – and this afternoon, the Administrative Committee will discuss where further funding for education can be found. This evening, there’ll be a cultural-historical event tracing the […]
A colossal coal-hauling locomotive made of thousands of tonnes of steel is being moved to a new site in the lignite mining area. The transport authorities are organising special services to help prevent traffic chaos around today’s Champions League match, whilst the University of Music and Theatre is hosting a concert dedicated to the composer […]
Holidays are a time for relaxation – just not for everyone. Whilst most people are away on holiday, jackhammers, diggers and the like are hard at work on local roads. In this morning’s edition, the LZ shows where the work is taking place from today onwards. In addition, the LVB are modernising their customer centre; […]
If this year’s book prize goes to Shida Bazyar, guests at her reading today will be able to say they’ve already seen the winner in person. Things are set to get a bit tricky at the Angerbrücke tram depot: watch out for diversions! The LZ shows you the way. At the Sportforum, the LVB are […]
Leipzig Public Transport (LVB) now intends to look into the use of body cameras during ticket inspections. The aim is to better protect staff and passengers in critical situations, to help de-escalate incidents and, in the event of an emergency, to assist with the investigation of incidents, according to the municipal transport company. During the […]
This weekend will be rather rail-heavy, but there’ll also be plenty of entertainment on offer. We’ll be celebrating trams and trains, a club’s anniversary, the opening of a major transport link in the north of the city – and the waterworks will be demonstrating live how an everyday staple becomes as clear as we know […]
Today’s state parliament session will have an impact on future election results. Statistically speaking, this involves around 120,000 votes from the 16-and-over age group. On the square in front of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, young people of this age can try their hand today at driving the Bimmel tram to see if it’s […]
In June, the joint sealant melted along 36 kilometres of the Leipzig Public Transport Authority (LVB) track network. Tram services came to a complete standstill for days, and 2,000 Leipzig residents rushed to help when the LVB sought volunteers to scrape away the overflowing joint sealant. In some cases, they did so even when temperatures […]
Too much noise on Lützner Straße! The city is responding by introducing another 30 km/h zone. Signage will be put up from 14 September. The Leipzig team on the winners’ podium. At least for two of their projects: BonusMOVE and Leipziger Crowd bagged awards. And: Saxony’s Chambers of Industry and Commerce see a need for […]
Since the last state election, the CDU and SPD have been governing Saxony as a minority government, meaning they are always reliant on votes from the other parliamentary groups in the state parliament. This gives individual opposition groups the opportunity to tip the balance in their favour and push through important decisions. It was with […]
A tribute to a Leipzig-based democracy activist, an award for an American historian, and two exciting film premieres tackling deeply moving issues of our time. There is also the last evening market of the year in the city centre. And Leipzig’s public transport authority is today publishing new findings on driverless transport. Only flying is […]
It’s easy to complain, but creating something usually takes longer. As a member of the LVB Citizens’ Advisory Board, coming up with good ideas is, at the very least, in your hands. Skilful hands are also needed for an exhibition at the Book and Writing Museum. There’s also a summer festival at the Museum of […]
Trains are running as normal again following the completion of the major construction work at the main station – though some follow-up work is likely to be required as part of the track renewal. Also: A burst pipe temporarily disrupted the drinking water supply in several towns in the east of Leipzig. The LZ summarises […]
What a lovely way to start the week! For six weeks, children and teenagers have been looking forward to school finally starting (again) 😉 The transport company is delighted that the 1E can now run its loop service again. Passengers travelling to Zwickau are pleased that at least one bus is running and they don’t […]
Second-hand clothes can look good, even when someone else is wearing them. Mental health issues are no reason to hide away. That’s why the MUT-TOUR is stopping off in Leipzig today. In the Kolonnadenviertel, a gallery is opening that stretches from Plagwitz closer towards the city centre, whilst the Bach Organ Festival draws to a […]
A steel giant is rising – though it cannot be seen doing so. A pop giant, on the other hand, is set to fill the Parkbühne for two evenings. Less welcome are the price rises for public transport and at the local music school. Before the summer break, the Capa-Haus is hosting one more exhibition […]
Torgauer Platz is one of those locations in Leipzig’s road network that has been on the agenda for many years now, with plans to finally redevelop it. Yet this construction project, too, has been repeatedly postponed. Now, at long last, the project is set to go ahead in 2027. This also involves tram services on […]
New road closures, new diversions – there’s building, building and more building going on in Leipzig. LZ shows you how to get into and through the city, to the station or around it, by bus and train. From today, there are also replacement timetables for regional services, for example on the route to Chemnitz. To […]
We’re heading into the home straight! The second and final phase of construction is set to begin on Monday at the huge LVB building site on the west side of Leipzig Central Station. For three weeks, however, this will once again throw the timetables for many trams into disarray. An intriguing question has now been […]
A burst pipe on Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße overnight has temporarily disrupted the water supply, whilst private transport will remain hampered for a few more weeks. Also: It has been revealed who is likely to succeed the ousted CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn in the Bundestag. The LZ summarises the key events from Wednesday, 22 July 2026, […]
Most people in Leipzig have long since gone on holiday. At the Leipzig Group, however, the figures were still being crunched for quite some time. On Monday 20 July, the municipal group presented its final accounts for the 2025 financial year. The management is particularly proud that it was able to increase total investment across […]
Public transport users need patience. And as a rule, they are well practised in this, not just on hot days. This also applies when waiting for new tram routes and extensions to the tram network. After all, the City Council approved this back in 2020 and again in 2021 as part of the ‘Mobility Strategy […]
To protect against the next heatwave, the transport authority has unveiled an initial package of measures. A “Centre for Immigration and Internationals” is opening at the Otto-Schill-Straße Citizens’ Advice Bureau; the city office is offering free and anonymous counselling for people with mental health issues who are experiencing problems with their treatment. A guided tour […]
The heat-related tram disruption is over! From tomorrow, LVB will be running all services on their normal routes again. But be warned: the summer network of diversion routes due to roadworks also has a few quirks of its own. Also: the police are searching for a bus thug who is still at large. And: BSG […]
How long will this heatwave actually remain in the memories of the people of Leipzig? On 1 July, it was still cool. Even the Leipzig City Council was delighted that the first LVB trams were running again at all, after the local transport company had been forced to suspend all services over the weekend of […]
As of today, Monday, the flag of the “Mayors for Peace” network – which campaigns against the use of nuclear weapons – is flying outside the New Town Hall. The city of Leipzig has been a member of the alliance since 2005. Also: With the exception of two lines, all trams on Leipzig’s tracks are […]
One is allowed to dream, after all. Even city councillors are allowed to dream – of a beautiful, peacefully situated villa in Machern, where one can not only sleep soundly but also hold party group retreats in a seclusion from city life that is otherwise hard to find in Leipzig. And so it came as […]
The little giraffe calf eyes its surroundings somewhat warily at Leipzig Zoo (LZ presents the best photos in a gallery). There’s also plenty to marvel at in terms of all the construction work starting today in Leipzig – which brings with it some less pleasant road closures. At the Bach Monument, the summer concerts for […]
Yes, it’s true: the trams in Leipzig are running again! The nightmare of black joint sealant is over. Out of relief and gratitude, the LVB has announced a seven-day thank-you campaign for the coming week. The Gewandhaus Orchestra also said thank you: it brought the season to a close with the traditional ‘Klassik airleben’. Although […]
On Friday 3 July, there was finally a noticeable improvement in LVB’s tram services. For the first time, routes extending beyond the city centre ring were able to resume operation. The resumption of tram services following the record-breaking heat damage to the LVB’s track network is continuing to make progress, according to the LVB. After […]
Following the suspension of S-Bahn services due to construction work, people’s understanding is giving way to growing anger. Will the holidays bring some relief to the public transport system? For schoolchildren, the holidays begin today with discounted entry to the outdoor swimming pools. In Rosental, the popular ‘Klassik airleben’ festival gets underway, with the Gewandhaus […]
The city council discussed the ‘Bimmel’ lockdown yesterday. As the agenda was rather full, the councillors will have to return to the matter today. The state parliament is debating motions on wolf legislation. From today, a new exhibition in the town centre will shed light on the development and life of and in Grünau. And […]
The start of July brings with it a number of changes: the citizen’s income is becoming basic income support, and from today refugees no longer need a treatment voucher but will be issued with a standard health card. The City Council is holding its final session before the summer recess – and is also addressing […]
Stuck tracks, stuck bogies – repair work following the heatwave debacle continued in full swing at LVB today. Numerous volunteers lent a hand – and there were two genuine success stories to report. In the “Antifa-Ost trial”, Lina E. refused to give evidence and was remanded in custody for contempt of court. And: Leipzig intends […]
The all-consuming question: when will Leipzig’s trams be running again? After three days of hard work, at least one line is once again running half its route. But when will the others follow … Two important deadlines are coming to an end today for students at the University and HTWK. Contributing to a new code […]
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