Berlin is an impressive combination of history and modernism, great architecture and fantastic nightlife. Leipzig has incredible renaissance architecture and unrivalled musical links to JS Bach, the Schumanns and Mendelssohn. Only two and half hours apart by road, we love to combine these two destinations.
In Berlin and Leipzig we recommend:
- A guided half day walking tour of Berlin taking in the main sights of the city
- Walking to the top of the Reichstag building for an impressive view over the Brandenburg Gate
- Visiting the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, resting place of JS Bach and home to the world-renowned St Thomas Boy’s Choir.
- Discovering the Grassi Instrument museum in Leipzig
- Visiting the homes of Mendelssohn or Clara and Robert Schumann Leipzig;
- Learning of the intrepid escapes of the prisoners of Colditz castle
- A day trip to one of Berlin’s lakes such as the Wannsee;
Travel Information
To reach the Berlin
- Allow 10 hours from Calais by coach
- Eurostar via Paris & TGV
- Nearest airports: Berlin Schönefeld or Berlin Tegel
To reach Leipzig
- Allow 9.5 hours from Calais by coach
- Nearest airports: Erfurt, Dresden, Berlin Schönfeld
