Leipzig: World Cup Host City
City facts: Almost half a million people call Leipzig home. This bourgeois city is known for its role in bringing an end of the German Democratic Republic in 1990. Leipzig was a host city for a number of international track and field and gymnastic events.
How to get there/get around: The closest airport to Leipzig is Leipzig/Halle Airport. To find the best flight deals, search our airfare engine. Keep in mind that the cheapest days to fly are Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you're coming overland, trains can be taken from Berlin, Hamburg and Nürnberg. The best way to travel across Germany is the World Cup Eurail Pass. This pass allows you flexible days of travel within Germany. Youths under 26 and two or more adults traveling together can also save money. Advantages include not having to deal with traffic or signs in foreign languages, easier navigation from one city to another and increased socialization with other excited World Cup fans!
If you'd rather be on your own schedule, then hiring a car might be a better option. Renting a car in Germany allows you to get off the beaten path and explore more of Germany's varied countryside. Hitting the road can give you a much needed break from other sports enthusiasts and the chance to drive no-holds-barred on the Autobahn!
Trams offer in-city transport.
Who's playing: Angola, Iran, France, Netherlands, Serbia Montenegro, Spain, South Korea, Ukraine
What's the schedule:
Sunday, June 11: Serbia Montenegro vs. Netherlands
Wednesday, June 14: Spain vs. Ukraine
Sunday, June 18: France vs. South Korea
Wednesay, June 21: Iran vs. Angola
Saturday, June 24: Second Round TBD
Full World Cup Schedule
Stadium information: Leipzig Zentralstadion is a new stadium that seats around 40,000 fans. Built to the tune of 91 million euro, the stadium opened in December of 2003. It was built specifically for the 2006 World Cup.
Where to get tickets: You can get tickets to every match played in the World Cup through World Cup Blog! Find tickets by team, grouping, individual game or city. Buy World Cup tickets for matches in Leipzig.
What else to do: If you need a break from the soccer madness, Leipzig boasts a number of attractions including the The Old Town Hall, Battle of Nations Monument and the Mendelssohn House. Hainstrasse, Nikolaistrasse, Petersstrasse and Grimmaische Strasse are the main shopping streets. For those that just want to relax, Belantis Leisure Park comprises five theme areas and 62 acres.
Where to stay: You can find accommodation throughout the country with World Cup Blog's hotel database. It allows you to search multiple sites at once for the best deals on rooms in Germany. Use the search box in the right column, or find hotel deals in Leipzig. Hostels more your style? Check out these hostels in Leipzig.
How to keep in touch: If you own a mobile phone with a removable SIM card, you can buy a pre-paid German SIM card. You can find out your local German number before you arrive, and get free incoming calls while in the country. If you don't have a phone that will work, look into renting a German cell phone, which costs less than you think!
Wireless hot-spots and internet cafes can be found around the city. Locations include Intertelcafe, ClickPlanet, Cyberb@r, Internetcafe le bit, Internetcafe TRIXOM and Netladen.
How to protect yourself: Many insurance carriers do not provide coverage overseas. Beat the odds and make the most of your holidays with affordable travel health insurance. In case of trip cancellation, you can also recover your costs with trip protection insurance.
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