• Faust, Fables & Fine Wine: The Auerbach’s Cellar
    Oct 31 2025

    According to legend, Dr. Faust rode out of Auerbach’s wine bar on a barrel. Whether or not this really took place is open to interpretation. What is certain, however, is that the scene in Goethe’s ’Faust’ takes place in the famous wine bar and restaurant in Leipzig, which has been frequently visited ever since. The wine cellar dates back to the 15th century and was enlarged over the following years. But who was Auerbach? And why was this wine bar so popular among students back then? Axel and Aileen take you underground to take a closer look at this legendary place. Find out more in this episode of Welcome to Leipzig, the podcast for your trip to Leipzig.

    Auerbach’s Cellar Leipzig
    500 years of Auerbach’s Cellar
    Delicious Leipzig – Traditional Cuisine

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    30 mins
  • From Protest to Peace: The History and Heritage of the Peaceful Revolution in Leipzig
    Sep 26 2025

    Step back in time with us in this episode of “Welcome to Leipzig”! We’re travelling back to 1989, when the citizens of Leipzig began the peaceful revolution that brought down the East German regime. Join Aileen, Axel and our special guest, Marius Wittwer, a local history student and city guide, as we explore the key sites along the route taken by the protesters, including Nikolai’s Church and the “Runde Ecke”. Discover how Leipzig commemorates this significant event through the annual Festival of Lights on 9 October – a poignant, artistic celebration!

    The Peaceful Revolution
    The Memorial Museum in the „Round Corner“ and the “Leipzig ‘89” audio guide
    The Leipzig Forum for Contemporary History
    The Leipzig Nikolai Church
    Impressions of the Festival of Lights Leipzig 2024
    City Guide Marius Wittwer

    This podcast episode is co-financed from tax revenues on the basis of the budget agreed by the Members of the State Parliament of Saxony.

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    27 mins
  • Colditz Castle Experience with the HistoPad – an interactive time travel
    Aug 29 2025

    Colditz Castle rises majestically above the river Zwickauer Mulde in the Leipzig region, an unmistakable relic of the Renaissance. But once inside, it becomes clear that the walls, in which remnants of GDR wallpaper contrast with painted ceilings from the 16th century, have survived many more eras. Join Aileen and Axel on their tour of Colditz Castle in this podcast episode and find out more about its exciting and dark past. Learn about daring escape attempts and its time as a prisoner of war camp, mental institution and hospital. Find out how this lost place comes to life in a very special way with the help of the new HistoPad, an interactive tablet, in this episode of “Welcome to Leipzig”.

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    Discover Colditz Castle
    Discover the town of Colditz
    Visit the Colditz museum of local history
    Visit the Colditz dental museum
    “BurgenLandKlänge”-Concert tips in the castles and palaces of the region

    This podcast episode is co-funded by tax revenues on the basis of the budget approved by the members of the Saxon State Parliament.

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    29 mins
  • Opera Leipzig: A little something for everybody
    May 31 2021

    This episode brings us back to Leipzig’s Augustusplatz, but this time we are spending a night at the opera. And there’s a lot happening in this beautiful 1960s building: Paula and Lukas steer their way through stage constructions, dance practices, singing rehearsals and meet some interesting people along the way.

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    29 mins
  • Bach-Museum: Celebrating diligence
    May 25 2021

    A white wig and a stern look in his eyes: That’s how we know one of Germany’s most brilliant composers, organists and choirmasters Johann Sebastian Bach. One of only two portraits of him can be found at the Bose-house right next to St. Thomas Church in the city center of Leipzig. This place, which Bach himself once frequented, was built into a museum that Lukas and Paula will explore with you today. Discover fascinating historical instruments, learn more about Bach’s life and find out what hidden message lies behind Bach’s famous portrait.

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    32 mins
  • Mendelssohn-Haus: The caring conductor
    Apr 20 2021

    Behind a rather inconspicuous house front in the center of Leipzig lies one of the city’s most historically relevant places: The last residence of musician and composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Today it’s a museum where authenticity and progressiveness go hand in hand to keep the spirit of the Mendelssohn family alive. Join Paula and Lukas on a tour through this prestigious place!

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    30 mins
  • Gewandhaus zu Leipzig: True pleasure is a serious matter
    Mar 15 2021

    Leipzig is a city of music! Hosts Lukas and Paula visit the great Gewandhaus zu Leipzig to find out more about the musical history of the city. They meet with musician Dorothea Hemken and the director for the Gewandhaus, Andreas Schulz, to talk about their work and inspiration.

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    32 mins