Leipzig's sophisticated apartment hotel living, located in the heart of the city centre

Welcome to Leipzig, much more than a city built on trade. Once the epicentre of European culture, Leipzig also played a part in the fall of communism and the reunification of Germany. Now, Leipzig is a centre for business, the arts and music. The best way to experience everything Leipzig has to offer is with a stay in the city centre. Capri By Fraser Leipzig offers vibrant, seriously social apartment hotel living in the heart of the city, close to Leipzig's central train station and the historic city centre.

Staying in Leipzig

Once the centre of European art and culture, Leipzig still embodies a vibrant creative spirit. Renowned German composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Richard Wagner were born here, with Bach remaining as the Director of the city's St. Thomas Choir until his death in 1750. Today, Leipzig is Germany's 'it' town and is a hive of artistic and entrepreneurial endeavour. Only the city's influx of students and creative types has powered a raft of new development seeking to capitalise on the renewed interest in what Leipzig has to offer. Add to that a seemingly endless calendar of cultural events - some entirely impromptu - and you'll be glad you came.

Europe's musical city

Close to your serviced apartments in Leipzig you'll find some of the Leipzig's top music venues. The city's long association with the musical arts means there's never a shortage of world-class live music events, from classical through to jazz and contemporary styles. Lovers of classical music should visit the home of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Gewandhaus. Located in the city centre, Spizz on Markt is the best place to catch live jazz in a laid back setting. Catch some - but by no means all - of the city's best live gigs at UT Connewitz, one of the oldest cinemas in Germany and now a stalwart of the Leipzig live music scene.

Historic Leipzig

Leipzig's top historical sites are found in the city centre, conveniently close to your hotel residence. Turn right down Goethestraße and make your way to the Egyptian Museum at the University of Leipzig, where you'll find an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. In the square behind the university, you'll find the Saint Nicholas church, which is well worth checking out for its baroque architecture and historical importance. The church is considered one of the starting points of 1989's 'Peaceful Revolution', the revolt against communist rule in East Germany that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. Along Grimmaische Str, the Forum of Contemporary History provides insight into Leipzig's communist-era history and the reunification process.

Old world-charm in Mädlerpassage

Conveniently close to your apartment hotel, near Leipzig's Old Town Hall, you'll find the entrance to the charming covered arcade of Mädlerpassage. Once the frontage to the houses of merchants, today Mädlerpassage, Königshofpassage and Messehofpassage are wonderfully preserved arcades filled with cafés, boutique shops and restaurants. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you peruse the shops for a new suit, leather goods or boutique jewellery. Stop for a meal at Auerbachs Keller, one of Leipzig's best restaurants. Once frequented by the famed German writer, Goethe, and father of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, the venue serves up classic Saxon cuisine.