sights
lake markkleeberg
Discover Lake Markkleeberg, a modern recreation area. The lake was created by flooding a former opencast mine. Since its opening to the public in July 2006, the lake provides a wide variety of recreational and sporting offerings: swimming, sunbathing, walking, hiking, cycling, skating, riding a model train in the “model park Auenhain” or taking a boat tour with a solar boat.
The main attraction, however, is the canoe park, which is Germany’s most modern wild-water facility. Not only will the canoe slalom elite practice here, starting October 2006, but the canoe park will also offer rafting tours, hydro speed, freestyle and canoe polo for beginners as well as advanced hobby athletes.
Other projects such as the holiday and recreational park “Vorwerk Auenhain” and the restaurant along the promenade are beginning to take shape.
A plan for the region includes the integration of Lake Markkleeberg and Lake Störmthal into a stretch of water that connects the city of Leipzig to the excisting “Leipziger Neuseenland” seascape through a series of rivers and canals.
“agra-Park” and “agra-Messepark”
The spacious park was created as a landscape park. lt comprises more than 250 different kinds of
trees and bushes.Thousands of visitors are attracted by events throughout the year, an ecological
education program and the enchanted beauty. “Weißes Haus”, a villa with a magnificent hall of
mirrors present itself as the pride of the park. The french summer residence “Petit Trianon”
(situated in the Versailles castle grounds) was taken as a model for the impressing architecture of
Weißes Haus.
Being a registry office many couples from all over the country experience very romantic and
significant wedding ceremonies in Markkleeberg’s White House.
The extensive “agra-Parle” is bounded by “agra-Messepark”. The fair park serves for many
different events like numerous animal and agriculture exhibitions, fairs and presentations. All
contributing to agra-Park’s fabulous reputation.
“Westphalsches Haus”
address:Dölitzer Straße 1204416 Markkleebergtel: (0341) 391 11 17opening hours:tuesday and thursday10 am - 5 pmwednesday 10 am - 4 pm
The country house is one of the most outstanding addresses for culture in Markkleeberg. A lasting exhibition is dedicated to archaeological finds, which are up to 280.000 years old, such as scrapers, knives and hand-axes.They are the oldest in Saxony. Moreover, Westphalsches Haus is a venue for art exhibitions, concerts and readings held on regular basis.
Historic “Torhaus” Markkleeberg 1813
address:Kirchstraße 4004416 Markkleebergtel: (0341) 3 38 57 76opening hours: monday through friday 8 am - 3 pm sunday 2pm-5pm
The former feudal estate is a historic landmark in Markkleeberg. It consists of a gateway the “ Torhaus”, a mansion, and the church “Auenkirche”. During the Battle of the Nations in 1813,the Torhaus lay in the center of severe fighting.
The former feudal estate is a historic landmark in Markkleeberg. It consists of a gateway the “ Torhaus”, a mansion, and the church “Auenkirche”. During the Battle of the Nations in 1813,the Torhaus lay in the center of severe fighting.
As part of its exhibition, the Torhaus offers a mesmerizing 3D-animation. The “ Markkleeberg-Diorama” shows the course of events of the Battle at Wachau on October 16, 1813, along with historic depictions of the small towns of Cröbern, Crostewitz, Wachau, Auenhain and Markkleeberg. The 3D-picture measures 5 by 4 meters and shows 5.500 figurines, including 1.600 tin cavalrymen.
Historical societies meet every October at the Torhaus to commemorate the victims of the Battle of the Nations. There they lay wreaths, play concerts and enact historic battle scenes.
The Torhaus also hosts numerous popular events throughout the year, such as the Torhaus festival, the Markkleeberg music concert series, a Thanksgiving party, a Christmas market, and various concerts and readings.
