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Page 1: COME FACE TO FACE WITH LEIPZIG · 2009. 8. 17. · World Net has its European DHL air-freight hub at Leipzig/ Halle Airport, making it one of the key locations for the European logistics

COME FACE TO FACE WITH LEIPZIG

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Leipzig’s transport connections

The city’s 510,000 inhabitants are exceptionally well served.

GPS coordinates 51° 20’ north/12° 23’ east

Air Leipzig/Halle Airport

Road Autobahns 9, 14 and 38

Rail Leipzig Central Station, Europe’s largest rail terminus by area

Tram 215-km network

Bicycle Approx. 300 km of bike routes

Foot Riparian forest of over 1,000 hectares right in the heart of the city

The largest city in central Germany, Leipzig is lo-

cated in the state of Saxony, one of the country’s

most historic regions. It was founded at the point

where the ancient Via Regi and Via Imperi trade

routes met, and rapidly fl ourished as a hub of com-

merce and manufacturing. As a result, the city

soon became one of the fi rst major centres for

trade fairs, and today it still enjoys a reputation

as one of the premier venues for such events. The

world has been meeting in Leipzig for centuries –

and that’s not going to change any time soon.

As a result, the local people are particularly

outward-looking, and are renowned for their

tolerant, liberal, can-do attitude. “I praise my

Leipzig,” wrote the “German Shakespeare” Johann

Wolfgang von Goethe, and with good reason –

the city has a charm that few can resist. Goethe

certainly couldn’t, and once you experience it for

yourself, we’re sure you won’t be able to either.

The modern city is far more than just a European

crossroads though; it is also the economic engine

room of central Germany. This is hardly surpris-

ing; business success goes hand-in-hand with

cutting-edge research, and Leipzig enjoys an

international reputation as a centre for science

and technology. It is a city where knowledge,

business and culture all come together – so come

to Leipzig, and meet the world.

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BUSINESS CULTURELEISURE SCIENCE

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Every day, hundreds of thousands packages from all

over Europe pass through here, on their way to every corner of the earth. Deutsche Post World Net has its European

DHL air-freight hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport, making it one of the key locations for the European logistics industry.

Driving enthusiasts from all over Europe come here to collect

their new Porsche Cayennes in person. While they’re at it, they

can also put their new vehicle through its paces on the

company’s private test track.

Johann Sebastian Bach was appointed choir master and director of music here in 1723. His duties included teaching music at St Thomas’s School, where his post was traditionally combined with that of a Latin tutor. However, as Bach was not much of a Latinist, he bribed another teacher to take over these duties – leaving him free to do what he did best.

THE PERFECT MEETING PLACE

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Angela Merkel, the fi rst female chancellor of Germany, studied physics here and loved every minute of the student lifestyle. Today’s students feel exactly the same way, thanks to institutions such as the Moritzbastei, Germany’s biggest student club, set in a complex of vaulted cellars. Dating from the Middle Ages, the vaults were exca-vated in the 1970s by students – with a certain Ms. Merkel among their number.

Prospective gallery-owner Gerd Harry Lybke met unknown painter Neo

Rauch here. Lybke is now a leading fi gure on the

German art scene, while Neo Rauch is one of the

country’s most infl uential contemporary artists.

Germany’s most famous poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, studied in Leipzig. Today it is

one of Germany’s most popular centres of higher education,

with over 40,000 students learning and living here.

Felix Mendelssohn not only founded the Conservatory in Leipzig, he also composed his most famous work here, the oratorio Elijah.

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No other German city offers a quality of life quite

like Leipzig.

The city has everything you could possibly wish

for. It’s home to over 100,000 elegant 19th-

century apartments, and sensitive renovation

has created a unique and beautiful environment.

The Waldstrassenviertel district is home to a

uniquely harmonious ensemble of lavishly deco-

rated Wilhelminian-era (late 19th century)

buildings. The area’s world-class architecture

attracted considerable investment after German

reunifi cation, and these magnifi cent structures

have now been fully restored to their former

glory. What’s more, many of them boast excel-

lent views over the district’s many parks, gardens

and waterways.

The Leipzig lifestyle is among the best anywhere

in Europe. But you don’t have to take our word for

it: a recent European Union survey of quality of

life ranked Leipzig as the number one city in Ger-

many, and the third best in the Union as a whole.

LEIPZIG – FACE TO FACE WITH CITY LIVINGLEIPZIG FACE TO FACE WITH CITY LIVING

QUICK GUIDE

Leipzig is … nothing if not green. In most cities, a concrete

jungle is as good as it gets, but in Leipzig, an urban forest reaches

in almost to the very centre.

Leipzig is … often referred to as “Little Venice”, thanks to its

550 bridges and 200 kilometres of waterways.

Leipzig is … a city for all seasons. A host of arcades and galleries

offer a pleasant day’s window shopping, whatever the weather.

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Leipzig is characterized by its uniquely well-

preserved Wilhelminian-era buildings, which

as well as being wonderful to look at also

offer excellent living space. If industrial chic

is more your thing, you’re also well catered

for, as apartments and studios in converted

factory buildings abound. Leipzig is a

unique place to work and live – and you can

even have a palm tree in your garden.

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As well as being a major business centre, Leipzig

is also a shopper’s paradise. The fun begins as

soon as you arrive in the city’s Central Station,

where a collection of shopping arcades offer a

taste of the stylish boutiques and cutting-edge

stores that await you in the city centre.

Should you be unlucky enough to come on a day

when the sun isn’t shining, you can still stay dry

and warm. Leipzig is renowned for its galleries

and arcades, which boast some stunning atriums,

and whether you opt for the Mädler-Passage,

Specks Hof or the new Marktgalerie, you can

browse in total comfort to your heart’s content.

The arcades are home to a variety of individual,

exclusive stores, all offering excellent service

and plenty of reasons to give your credit card

a work-out.

If the excitement gets too much, you can take

a break in one of the many cafés and open-air

bars that give the city an almost Mediterranean

feel. Or you can follow in Goethe’s footsteps, and

pop into Auerbachs Keller, a historic restaurant

that serves traditional German cuisine.

Any you needn’t worry if you get engrossed in

the conversation – bars, pubs and cafés have

always stayed open a little later in Leipzig. The

city’s stylish bars, hidden clubs, refi ned coffee

houses and exceptional restaurants are the

perfect venue for meeting new, exciting people,

and ensuring your encounter with Leipzig is

truly unforgettable.

Take in one of the many cultural and sporting events held at Leipzig’s Central Stadium and the Arena Leipzig, or enjoy an ice hockey game in front of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. Alternatively, the city centre’s many arcades offer a great day’s shopping.

As well as being Europe’s largest rail terminus by area, Leipzig Central Station is a veritable shopper’s paradise, with a stores spread over three fl oors.

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The nightlife in Leipzig has always had a little more to it than in most other cities – as anyone who has read Goethe’s literary masterpiece Faust will know. Not much has changed since then, with the city’s countless open-air venues open long into the night. So order a portion of Quarkkäulchen (Saxon curd potato cake), get yourself a Gose (a speciality Leipzig beer), sit back and watch the world go by.

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There are plenty of unusual, outgoing individuals to be met in Leipzig. Take these two friendly giraffes for example – they often poke their heads over the walls of Leipzig Zoo so that they can be easily spotted by passers-by. Since it opened in 1878, the zoo has become one of the most renowned in Europe and today, through its work with the Max Planck Institute, it combines cutting-edge science with the latest techniques in animal keeping. It is also home to “Pongoland”, the world’s largest primate enclosure.

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Leipzig is somewhere you can really unwind. Its

countless waterways offer peace, quiet and the

chance to immerse yourself in nature without

even leaving the city, and there is a new marina

set to be completed soon. You can even live on

the water – if that’s what fl oats your boat – on

one of the city’s many canals and rivers. Leipzig

also boasts more greenery almost any other city

in Germany. It is home to a host of well-kept

parks and green spaces, and if you fancy jogging

or strolling just that little bit further, it also has

an extensive urban forest that reaches almost

into the heart of the city centre.

Immediately beyond the forest, to the south of

Leipzig, is the area of Neuseenland. Coal used to

be mined here, though thankfully the unsightly

open-cast mines have now disappeared. In their

place, there are a total of 18 beautiful lakes,

making the region the perfect place should you

fancy a dip, and something of a Mecca among sun

worshipers, windsurfers, sailors and swimmers.

What’s more, you’ll soon be able to sail all the

way from Leipzig to the sea.

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QUICK GUIDE

Leipzig hosts …

… over 30 trade shows a year

… around 100 congresses and conferences at the CCL

… over 1.5 million visitors

… countless satisfi ed customers

Leipzig has been staging trade fairs longer than

almost any other city in the world – merchants

and entrepreneurs have met here to trade goods

and share ideas for over 800 years. Evidence of

this proud tradition can be found across the city,

at the listed “Messepaläste” exhibition buildings

in the centre, at the former trade fair venue in

the south, and at the new exhibition centre in

the north. The latter is Europe’s most modern

facility of its kind, and visitors from all over the

world come simply to admire its architecture.

Trade fairs transformed the city into a magnet for

commercial travellers long ago. Where once it was

furs and the earliest printed books being bought

and sold, today it is the major players in the

high-technology industries of the future showing

their wares. Leipzig stages annual gatherings of

automotive, mechanical engineering, healthcare

and medical technology sectors. It is also home

to the legendary Buchmesse literary fair, and

Europe’s biggest reading festival. These events

and many others see over 1.5 million vis itors

fl ock to the city every year, making Leipzig one

of Germany’s key congress centres.

Discover for yourself why, whatever your line of

business, Leipzig makes the perfect meeting place.

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A trade fair venue with centuries of tradition,

Leipzig is one of Germany’s leading centres

for congresses and exhibitions. Ever more

international conferences are being held in

the city, bringing together experts from the

fi elds of science, research, business and

culture. Alongside the University of Leipzig,

research institutions and conference hotels,

the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL) is one the

city’s most important venues for such events.

From 2008 onwards, Leipzig has been

selected by European transport ministers as

the permanent home of the International

Transport Forum.

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Clash of the titans – two giants of the German automotive industry come face to face in front of the Mendelssohn House museum. These days, Leipzig is defi nitely a motor city – BMW produces its 3 Series Saloon (and, since 2007, its new 1 Series too), with 650 vehicles rolling off the production line daily, while Porsche makes its best-selling Cayenne here. The sports car company has also shown its faith in the city by announcing plans to build its Panamera saloon car at its Leipzig factory come 2009. What started as a small rendezvous of car makers has thus developed into a major centre of the German automotive industry, with parts suppliers throughout the region.

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The world’s fi rst ever mail-order fi rm was founded

in Leipzig over 100 years ago, and today com-

panies such as Amazon and Quelle dispatch their

products from the city. With its exceptional

trans port links, Leipzig is a logis tical centre

second to none.

Over a very short period of time, Leipzig’s air-

port has become an important air-freight hub,

and that has attracted the world’s largest logis-

tics company, DHL, to the city. Thousands of tons

of cargo pass through DHL’s new facility every

night; industrial goods, replacement parts, docu-

ments and medical items – many of them pro-

duced in Leipzig – are dispatched to locations all

around the world. Lufthansa Cargo also uses

Leipzig as a hub for its operations.

What Hamburg is to shipping, Leipzig is to air

freight. But then again, the city has always been

a natural home for high-fl yers.

Where innovation meets big business. The automotive industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Germany, and is a key driver of the economy. The most modern production facilities in the country are found here in Leipzig.

In Leipzig, the sky really is the limit. The city’s booming economy has helped take the prosperity of central Germany to new heights.

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For centuries, Leipzig has inspired artists of the

calibre of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and

Friedrich Schiller, and today it remains a centre

for the creative industries. The combi nation of

sophistication, fl air, a unique lifestyle and a rich

cultural scene ensures young talent from across

Europe gravitates towards the city.

The media and creative sectors are thriving.

Leipzig is popular among fi lm and TV companies,

who love the dramatic backdrops it offers their

productions, while the annual Dokfi lm festival is

one of the most important events in the docu-

mentary fi lm industry’s calendar.

Leipzig is also important to the music industry,

and plays host to Pop-Up, the trade show for

independent labels and music producers in Ger-

many. Young designers too have their own forum

in the city, the Designers’ Open. Without Leipzig’s

young creative talent, these initiatives simply

wouldn’t exist.

West of the city centre is the Spinnerei, a for-

mer cotton mill that is now regarded as the epi-

centre of contemporary German painting. Many

renowned artists have studios here, including

members of the Leipzig School (“Leipziger

Schule”) such as Neo Rauch. And of course, the

presence of artists guarantees that of gallery

owners too.

With the success of Rauch, the secret of Leipzig’s

status as a breeding ground for new artistic tal-

ent is well and truly out. Its countless galleries

have helped the city become a major player

in the international art market, while young

artists from all over the world know that this is

somewhere they can give free rein to their

creative instincts.

A huge number of designers, writers, musicians,

artists, actors and advertising professionals

have made their home in Leipzig, drawn to its

stimulat ing working environment and out stand-

ing quality of life. And its reputation as a crucible

of creativity means it is increasingly the informed

choice for business leaders looking to relocate or

expand their companies.

The fashion industry has a long history in Leipzig, though the fur trade has now been replaced by cutting-edge designer originals. Young entrepreneurs are the talk of the town, with one high-quality bespoke bicycle manufacturer promoting his business by touring the city with a converted bike and his DJ turntables. Music too has always been an integral part of Leipzig life, and the famous Blüthner piano factory is just one example of this.

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Everywhere you turn in Leipzig, there’s something to see – be it a refl ection in the water, or the products in a shop window. Cultural and creative diversity is central to the Leipzig way of life.

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LEIPZIG – FACE TO FACE WITH SCIENCELEIPZIG FACE TO FACE WITH SCIENCE

QUICK GUIDE

Some of Leipzig’s most famous students:

• Hans-Dietrich Genscher (former German foreign minister), law

• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (poet and dramatist), law, poetics

• Erich Kästner (author), history, philosophy, German, drama

• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (philosopher and mathematician),

philosophy

• Angela Merkel (current German chancellor), physics

• Friedrich Nietzsche (philosopher), classics

• Neo Rauch (artist), painting

• Robert Schumann (composer), law

• Richard Wagner (composer), music

Advancing knowledge and understanding is also

something that requires creativity. Thousands of

scientists are employed at Leipzig University, the

city’s six other institutes of higher education and

almost 20 independent research centres, working

to push back the boundaries of what is considered

possible. To give just one example, the fi rst ever

artifi cial cloud was created here, at a specially

designed laboratory belonging to the Leibniz

Institute for Troposphere Research.

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthro-

pology is similarly unique, and carries out funda-

mental research in the fi elds of social science

and anthropology. The specialists at the Leipzig

Heart Centre have received global acclaim for

their advances in transplant medicine, while new

businesses at Bio City work alongside University

of Leipzig researchers to break new ground in

biotechnology, biomedicine and healthcare.

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At the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental

Research, scientists study the way in which

humans and the environment interact. As befi ts

a subject of global importance, the centre

is part of international research networks

dedicated to protecting the environment for

future generations.

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Leipzig has a long history of being a young city.

Founded in 1409, the University of Leipzig is one

of the oldest in Germany and it offers a full

range of academic degrees in the liberal arts,

law, medicine and sciences. But this is just one

of no fewer than seven higher education insti-

tutes in Leipzig, which has a total student

population of 40,000.

Many of Germany’s foremost men of letters have

left their mark here – Gotthold Ephraim Lessing,

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, and Goethe himself

all spent a signifi cant amount of time in Leipzig,

as did the philosophers Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz,

Friedrich Nietzsche and Ernst Bloch.

The “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” University of

Music and Theatre enjoys an international repu-

tation, and just around the corner are two more

power houses of the German cultural scene. The

Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts is one of the

country’s most successful and best-known art

colleges, and in recent years many of its alumni

have found fame under the banner of the “New

Leipzig School” of painting.

The German Literary Institute, meanwhile, is the

only institution of its kind in Germany, where

leading authors teach creative writing to up-and-

coming talent. It has had a huge infl uence on a

whole generation of German writers.

The Leipzig Graduate School of Management

was Germany’s fi rst MBA school, and is widely

regarded as one of the fi nest in the world. Many

of its for mer pupils have subsequently settled

in Leipzig and gone on to lead successful busi-

nesses in the area.

The Leipzig University of Applied Sciences offers

students a variety of practical, vocational courses

that perfectly equip them to succeed in the work-

place upon graduation.

If you’re looking for innovative thinking, then

you’ve certainly come to the right place – wel-

come to Leipzig!

Poets, philosophers, thinkers and doers: Leipzig’s wealth of research and higher education institutes has made it a centre of Germany’s knowledge economy.

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The library of the University of Leipzig has over fi ve million publications for students and scientists, while its impressive neo-Renaissance architecture is a constant source of inspiration. In the unlikely event that you can’t fi nd what you’re looking for there, try the German National Library – it contains a copy of every book published in German since 1913, along with any foreign-language translations of these.

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If you want to get to know the Leipzig art scene,

you should give yourself at least a few days. And

if you’re fl ying in by private jet for the Spinnerei

Galleries Walkabout art fair, you should be cer-

tain to reserve hangar space at the airport in

plenty of time; such is the event’s popularity that

it often gets booked up well in advance.

When the artists and galleries of Leipzig throw

open their doors to the public at this annual

event, many leading collectors from all over the

world are there. But don’t worry if you don’t

have a private jet – visitors arriving by taxi or

bicycle are equally welcome.

There’s also an incredibly varied programme of

cultural events every evening, in the many alter-

native theatres, clubs and project spaces. It’s all

going on in Leipzig.

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QUICK GUIDE

Museums – selected highlights

Leipzig is home to more than 50 museums and art collections.

The most important of these are listed below:

Museum der bildenden Künste (Museum of the Visual Arts) –

paintings and sculptures from the late middle ages to the present,

and drawings and prints from the 15th century onwards.

Museen im Grassi (The Grassi museum complex) – a collection of

three museums dedicated to applied arts, social anthropology and

musical instruments. Every autumn, it stages a festival of contem-

porary handicrafts and design which always draws big crowds.

Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst (Gallery of Contemporary Art) –

showcasing works by young artists from Germany and around the world.

Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig (City History Museum) –

housed in the old town hall on the market square, this museum pro-

vides a unique insight into the history, culture and identity of Leipzig.

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As the home of the incomparable Johann

Sebastian Bach, the city of Leipzig is

synonymous with music. This rich tradition is

continued today by the world-famous Leipzig

Gewandhaus Orchestra. As well as giving

concerts in the Gewandhaus concert hall, it

also regularly accompanies the choir in the

Church of St Thomas, and performs in every

production staged at the opera house.

Among its past conductors are some of the

greatest practitioners of the art in history,

including Felix Mendelssohn, Wilhelm

Furtwängler, Franz Konwitschny, Kurt Masur,

Herbert Blomstedt and Riccardo Chailly.

Of course, the roof of an offi ce block is a

somewhat unusual venue for the orchestra –

they are more commonly found in the

heart of the city and in other leading concert

halls around the world.

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Leipzig has a long and rich musical tradition. Richard

Wagner was born and received his musical edu ca-

tion here, and Johann Sebastian Bach spent half his

life in the city. Felix Mendelssohn and his friends

Clara and Robert Schumann made Leipzig a major

centre of the Romantic movement in music, at tract-

ing such famous names as Edvard Grieg to study

here, and exerting an infl uence on the devel op-

ment of classical music that is still felt to this day.

Leipzig is also home to the third oldest opera house

in Europe. Today, its reputation and that of the

Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra rests in the care of

general music director and chief conductor Riccardo

Chailly. The city often hosts performances by some

of the biggest names in the world of classical music,

and also stages more avant-garde events that at-

tract a younger audience. These days, Leipzig’s

status as a musical Mecca is built on eclecticism

as much as tradition, with Jazz Days and the

A Capella Festival complimenting the annual Bach

festival and Mendelssohn and Schumann seasons.

Pop and rock fans are also well catered for – the

modern indoor arena adjoining the new Leipzig

Central Stadium regularly hosts big-name acts,

while there is a vibrant new music scene in the

many clubs and bars. There really is something

for everyone.

Drama and dance also play an important role in

the cultural life of the city. As well as numerous

and varied theatres, there is the Euro Scene

Festival, which sees experimental acts from all

over Europe descend on the area. When it comes

to culture, Leipzig offers a heady cocktail of

tradition and modernity – and the programme

changes almost every day.

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A performance by the St Thomas boys’ choir is an experience never to be forgotten. The choir was founded as far back as 1212, and past choir masters include Bach himself. Today, the boys regularly tour the world, but their home is still where it’s always been, in Leipzig’s Church of St Thomas.

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FACE TO FACE WITH THE FUTURE

Leipzig has played a vital role in the recent

history of Europe. It was here in September 1989

that the people of East Germany fi rst took to

the streets against their communist rulers,

paving the way for the fall of the Berlin Wall –

the only time in history that a totalitarian regime

has been peacefully overthrown. In a very real

sense, the people of Leipzig changed the world

in those autumn days.

The Leipzig demonstrations were not just the

fi rst step towards German reunifi cation. The events

they set in motion would affect the whole con-

tinent, giving birth to the Europe of today.

Today, the people of Leipzig still have this same

desire to take control of their own destiny – as

you’ll see when you visit. You’ll experience a city

that is bursting with ideas, and which never tires

of reinventing itself. A city that combines a

youthful energy with a deeply felt respect for

its traditions. A city with a love of freedom that

has defi ned its history, and will continue to

shape its development in the years to come.

Isn’t it time you came face to face with Leipzig?

The future starts here.

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Want to know more about Leipzig? Simply drop us an email at

[email protected]

Au revoir à Leipzig!

Auf Wiedersehen in Leipzig!

See you in Leipzig!

www.leipzig.de

FACE TO FACE WITH LEIPZIG

Credits:

Publisher: Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Richard-Wagner-Strasse 1, 04109 Leipzig, GermanyTel.: +49 (0)341-12 46 89-0, Fax: +49 (0)341-12 46 89-1, Email: [email protected], www.leipziger-freiheit.de

Design and layout: Agentur HELDISCH GmbH, Berlin

Editors: ClaraPark, Claudius Nießen, Leipzig

Editorial board: Leipziger Messe GmbH, Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, Oper Leipzig,

Stadt Leipzig, Zoo Leipzig GmbH, ZSL Betreibergesellschaft mbH

Photographic design: Olaf Martens, Punctum Fotografi e GmbH

Photography: Picture credits: see www.leipziger-freiheit.de

Graphics: Appel Grafi k Berlin GmbH

Printing: MaXxPrint GmbH, Leipzig

Special thanks:

BIO-NET LEIPZIG GmbH, FAIRNET Gesellschaft für Messe-, Ausstellungs- und Veranstaltungsservice mbH,

HHL – Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Hydraulik Markranstädt GmbH, Leipziger Messe GmbH,

Oper Leipzig, Veolia Wasser GmbH, Zoo Leipzig GmbH, ZSL Betreibergesellschaft mbH

and BMW Niederlassung Leipzig, Deutsche Bahn AG, mir.) marketing im radio GmbH,

Mendelssohn-Haus Internationale Mendelssohn-Stiftung e. V., Porsche Leipzig GmbH,

ProCenter Immobilien-, Management- und Center-Verwaltungs-GmbH

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