Leipzig Zentralstadion

he �old� Zentralstadion, which opened in 1956, was once the largest stadium in Germany. Building of the new Zentralstadion (capacity of 45,000) started in Nov 2000 and the first football match took place on 7th March 2004.
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How to get there:
The stadium is in the west of the city within walking distance of Leipzig�s city centre. From the main station, take the tram (no. 3, 7, 8 or 15) westbound to �Sport Forum�.

Stadium tours:
Duration - 1 hour, must be pre-booked 1½ month�s in advance.
Guided bicycle tours of Leipzig�s best know sports venues (including Zentralstadion).
Tel: 0049 341 7104230, fax: 0049 341 7104231, email: info@leipzig-erleben.com

Leipzig:
Since the re-unification of Germany in 1989, Leipzig (pop, 494,000) has been given a face lift and is now a busy venue for trade fairs & conferences and a centre for trade, culture, nightlife and shopping. The lovely old Renaissance and Baroque buildings, historical trading centres and shops are now fully restored and modernised, providing a stylish paradise for shoppers and sightseers.

Nearest airports:
Leipzig/Halle 14kms (Cirrus Airlines)
Altenburg 40kms (Ryanair)

Nearest ports:
Cuxhaven (Germany) 5hrs
Rotterdam (Netherlands) 6hrs 45mins

Next World Cup venue: Berlin (2hrs)

Local tourist office:
Leipzig Tourist Service e.V.
Richard- Wagner- Str. 1
04109 Leipzig
Tel: 0049 341 7104260/65
Fax: 0049 341 7104271