City-Hochhaus

At 142.5 meters, the City-Hochhaus is the tallest building in Leipzig and a striking landmark of the city. It stands on the southwestern edge of Augustusplatz and has 34 floors. The architecture of the building, designed by Hermann Henselmann and completed in 1972, is defined by three slightly inward-curving long sides, which from a distance resemble an open book. The tower originally served Leipzig University, which is why locals came to call it the "Uniriese" (university giant). After the university moved out and a comprehensive renovation in which the facade was replaced with granite panels, the building now houses a variety of companies, including the European Energy Exchange and the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk broadcaster.

For visitors, the tower above all offers the chance to see the city from a bird's-eye view. On the 29th floor you'll find the panoramic restaurant Plate of Art, from which a staircase leads up to the open observation deck on the 31st floor. At a height of 120 meters, you enjoy sweeping views over downtown Leipzig and the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can even make out distant mountains such as the Brocken or peaks in the Ore Mountains on the Czech side, which makes the platform a popular destination for tourists.