Landkreis Leipzig

Landkreis Leipzig is an administrative district in Saxony that encompasses 30 municipalities surrounding Leipzig city. The area contains a mix of towns, villages, and rural communities with varying landscapes and settlement patterns.

The district was formed in 2008 through the merger of two former administrative units into a single region. This consolidation was part of reforms in Saxony intended to streamline local governance.

Medieval castles and local museums across the municipalities tell stories of regional life through the centuries. Visitors can explore exhibits in different towns that show how communities here have developed and changed.

The district is well connected by bus services linking major municipalities and smaller villages throughout the area. Having your own transport or using local buses helps you reach different parts of the district, especially smaller communities that are further away.

Former coal mines have been transformed into lakes that now serve as recreation areas for swimming, fishing, and water sports. These waterways form part of the Leipzig Neuseenland network, which creates a surprising landscape of blue water where mining once dominated.

Location: Saxony

Inception: August 1, 2008

Capital city: Borna

Elevation above the sea: 116 m

Shares border with: Leipzig, Nordsachsen, Mittelsachsen, Altenburger Land, Burgenlandkreis, Saalekreis

Website: https://landkreisleipzig.de

GPS coordinates: 51.11667,12.50000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:01