Experience in Leipzig, Germany by Birte

What is it like to live in Leipzig? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Leipzig the perfect city to live in. The city is absolutely beautiful and a mixture between old architecture and new modern buildings. There are a lot of parks to relax in or have a barbecue. You can reach every place by bicycle or use the metro. It's totally recommendable.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Leipzig?

The main university is in the centre of the city and it's quite new. There are some faculties around the city. Leipzig is not a student city at all, but has about 40. 000 students at 4 universities.

How much does it cost to live in Leipzig?

Leipzig is one of the cheapest cities in the East Part of Germany. If you want to live in the apartments of the university, the prices are +/- 200 Euro. It's also easy to find shared flats all around the city for the same price.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Leipzig? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not very hard to find an accommodation. There are many free flats or rooms in shared flats. One of the main website which is used for finding a flat is: http://www.wg-gesucht.de

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

In Leipzig you can find any kind of food, even if you're vegetarian, vegan or something else. Also the 'Mensa' of the university offers a wide ranging menu.

What places would you recommend visiting in Leipzig?

I would absolutely recommend all the parks of Leipzig, like Clara-Zetkin or Johanna-Park. Also the lakes in the South part are quite beautiful. There are sandy beaches and it feels a bit like being on holiday (Cospudener See). A cultural attraction is for example the 'Völkerschlachtdenkmal' and also the whole city center, with the Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach has worked or the old and new townhall.

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Is it good to eat out in Leipzig? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

There are many restaurants all around the city. The ones in the centre are a bit more expensive and touristical, like the 'Auerbachskeller', where famous Goethe has written his 'Faust'. What I like best is a Student Bar, where you can sit outside in the summer, having a beer and eating the homemade burgers. It's called 'Substanz' and is located in the East.

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Is the nightlife good in Leipzig? Where is good to go?

There are many clubs in Leipzig. Some are more for guys who like to dress up, like L1 or SkyClub, but most are more for the ones who like to go out as they are, which is very common in Leipzig. The most famous disco is called 'Moritzbastei', which is partly underground and quite nice. In the West part, there are more alternative clubs, like Täubchenthal or Westwerk. The one I like most is 'Elsterartig'.

What advice would you give future students heading to Leipzig?

Try not to stay with people from your country or Erasmus students all the time. It's better to connect with locals, because they know the special places in the city.