Gohlis

Gohlis is a residential district in northern Leipzig covering about 5 square kilometers with around 45,000 residents. The area features 19th-century buildings, tree-lined streets, and three distinct sections: Gohlis-Sud, Gohlis-Mitte, and Gohlis-Nord that form the neighborhood.

The district originated from a Slavic settlement founded by the Sorbs in the 7th century and remained a rural village for centuries. The connection to the Magdeburg-Leipzig railway in 1840 marked a turning point that opened the area to urban growth and shaped it into today's neighborhood.

The Gohliser Schlösschen, built in 1756, shapes the district's cultural life by hosting concerts, exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. This baroque palace serves as a gathering point where art and music blend into the neighborhood's everyday rhythm.

The district connects well to central Leipzig through multiple tram and S-Bahn stations. The stops are spaced conveniently, making it easy for visitors to walk and explore all parts of the neighborhood.

Friedrich Schiller wrote an early version of his famous Ode to Joy during a summer stay in 1785 at the Schillerhaus. The house is now a museum displaying the rooms where this important work came into being.

Location: Leipzig

Elevation above the sea: 121 m

GPS coordinates: 51.36110,12.36670

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28