Saxony

Leipzig beyond the Altstadt: where to have fun in 'Hypezig'

Synonymous with cultural giants such as Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn, Leipzig is a city whose illustrious history is, for many, the most obvious draw.

At Leipzig’s heart, the Altstadt (Old Town) has excellent museums and some wonderful Saxon architecture, but it's actually fairly unrepresentative of the place quickly garnering a reputation as 'the new Berlin' – the city's party-hardiness, liveability and population of young creatives have earned it the nickname 'Hypezig'. Here's a look at two of the most fun areas of the city, often overlooked by visitors.