Rosental

Rosental is a park spanning more than 100 hectares in the northern Leipzig floodplain forest, bordered by the Elstermühlgraben, Parthe river, and the zoo area. The land combines wooded sections with open meadows and is crossed by small waterways that naturally shape the terrain.

Rosental was sold to the Leipzig Council in 1663 by Elector Johann Georg II and was originally part of the Saxon economic forest. The area later transformed from a managed woodland into a public recreational space for the city.

The park hosts the annual Klassik airleben music festival, where the Gewandhaus Orchestra performs concerts on the Great Meadow for visitors and locals. These events show how the space serves as a gathering place where music and community come together in an open-air setting.

The grounds feature multiple play areas scattered throughout, including the historic Zöllnerweg playground from 1870. The park is easy to access on foot and its various trails allow visitors to explore the wooded sections and open spaces at their own pace.

A 20-meter steel observation tower built in 1975 replaced the original wooden structure from 1896 and offers open views across Leipzig and the zoo. The tower provides an expansive overview of the surroundings and reflects the long history of visitor infrastructure in the park.

Location: Leipzig

Address: Waldstraße 175, 04105 Leipzig, Germany

Website: http://leipziger-auwald.de

GPS coordinates: 51.35000,12.36360

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40