🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany
Ferienwohnung am Auwald
📍 2, Perrestraße, Leipzig, 04229
Your stay — Ferienwohnung am Auwald
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The Property — Ferienwohnung am Auwald
This is a quiet residential apartment block on the edge of the Auwald forest, not a hotel with a lobby. The entrance feels more like visiting a friend’s flat in a suburban housing estate than checking into a tourist property. It suits self-sufficient travellers who want a kitchen and direct access to woodland trails, not nightlife or front-desk service. The USP is the proximity to the forest and the lake, plus a free parking spot – a real bonus in Leipzig.
Chronicles of Leipzig
Leipzig was first recorded in 1015 and grew rich on the Leipzig Trade Fair, which made it a crossroads for goods and ideas. It rebuilt extensively in the Gründerzeit boom, leaving a stock of grand 19th-century residential blocks that survived WWII better than most German cities. In 1989, peaceful Monday demonstrations here helped topple the Wall, cementing Leipzig as the ‘City of Heroes’. Today it’s a young, affordable cultural hub with a serious music scene – Bach, Mendelssohn and Wagner all worked here – and a gritty, creative energy that Berlin lost a decade ago.
Best Time to Visit
Full Leipzig guide →Best months
May, June, September. Days are long and warm (18–24°C), the parks and lake are in full use, and the Christmas market crowds haven’t arrived.
Peak / festival surge
October and December. October brings the massive Leipzig Book Fair and Wave-Gotik-Treffen (Whitsun), pushing hotel prices up 30–50%. December is wall-to-wall Christmas markets, with accommodation booked months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
March–April and November. Milder (5–15°C), fewer tourists, and hotel prices drop 20–30%. The city still has good indoor culture without the queues.
Weather & packing
Leipzig summers can switch from a 30°C heatwave to a 14°C thunderstorm in two hours. Pack a waterproof jacket and at least one long-sleeve layer even in July.
Live City Briefing — Leipzig
- Leipzig Hauptbahnhof’s major renovation continues through 2026; expect partial platform closures and longer transfer times between regional and long-distance trains.
- The city has introduced stricter short-term letting regulations from 2025, so some private apartments have left Airbnb – confirm your booking is a registered property.
- July 2026 sees the annual Wave-Gotik-Treffen (start of June) and the Bachfest (mid-June) – both will have already passed, so the city will be quieter but lake car parks fill by 10am on sunny weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ferienwohnung am Auwald, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Upper-floor rooms at the rear of the building overlooking the garden or courtyard. Given it's a 3-star apartment-style hotel on a residential street, higher floors (2nd-3rd) will be quieter and get better light.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms facing Perrestraße: street-level noise from buses, delivery vans, and pedestrians on the pavement outside your window. Rooms near the lift on lower floors may also suffer from passing footfall and door sounds.
Best views
Ask for a south- or west-facing apartment overlooking the Auwald woodland strip. Perrestraße itself is a quiet side street, but the wooded area behind gives a green, leafy outlook.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors (if the building has a lift, it's likely a 4-5 storey block; top floors are usually quietest).
🔊 Noise notes
Perrestraße is a residential side street off the main ring road (Kurt-Eisner-Straße). Occasional tram rumble from nearby line 3/7 on Könneritzstraße, plus morning refuse collection. The Auwald side is significantly quieter.
Insider tips
1) If you have a car, check whether the hotel offers free on-street parking on Perrestraße (white zone) — many Leipzig residential streets have free parking but limited spaces. 2) Request a room with a kitchen (common in German Ferienwohnungen) and use it for breakfast/simple dinners; the nearest supermarket is a 5-minute walk on Könneritzstraße.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ferienwohnung am Auwald
Free, 50 Mbps average, no login just a one-time code at check-in
Yes, serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
€5 daily charge for digital PressReader code; no physical papers
Check-in from 15:00 to 20:00 (Sunday 16:00–19:00); early bag-drop free from 12:00; late check-out €25 until 13:00, thereafter full night charge
Free in locked room behind reception desk during your stay
Step-free via ramp at side entrance; lift fits standard wheelchair; no grab bars in bathrooms
On-site unassigned parking €12/night (limited to 8 spaces); nearest public car park Parkhaus Karl-Heine-Straße €15/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night (mandatory for leisure stays over 18 years old)
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit due at booking; €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Bethanienkirche (838 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Gemeindehaus Leipzig (858 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Taborkirche (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Tara-Zentrum für Mahayana-Buddhismus (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Elster-Passage — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Volkspark Kleinzschocher — 975 m · ~12 min walk
Museum für Druckkunst — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Riverboat — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Dammstraße — 462 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 821 m · ~10 min walk
Rosen-Apotheke am Auwald — 585 m · ~7 min walk
Team 62 — 636 m · ~8 min walk
Leipzig-Plagwitz — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM withdrawals from bank ATMs for decent rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Leipzig/Halle Airport or central tourist spots.
Visa/Mastercard accepted widely; contactless works fine, but some small shops or cafes prefer cash or EC cards.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel porters – rounding up or 1-2 EUR is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or cafe – around 2.50 EUR.
A simple sandwich or salad from a bakery or supermarket deli counter – about 5-7 EUR.
A plate of pasta, pizza or currywurst with fries at a casual pub – about 8-12 EUR for a main.
The area has a few snack stands and Asian or Turkish takeaways offering quick meals under 8 EUR.
Common budget supermarkets: ALDI, Lidl, Netto.
High-street chains like H&M, C&A, and Primark are typical for affordable clothing.
Single ticket: 3.00 EUR; day pass for inner zone: 7.00 EUR (Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe). From the airport, take regional train (RE) via Deutsche Bahn for about 5 EUR instead of a taxi.
Buy a day pass if making more than two journeys; eat at Imbiss stands or bakeries for cheap meals; look for city discount cards that offer free public transport and museum entry.
Good to know — Leipzig
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Emergency Contacts
LeipzigDial 112 for ambulance and fire, 110 for police. In Leipzig, European emergency number 112 works for all three from a mobile. For non-urgent medical help call 116117.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Leipzig, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ferienwohnung am Auwald
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 821 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Rosen-Apotheke am Auwald — 585 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Goethestrasse stop) → Ranstädter Steinweg (Voyage Pension)
💡 Alight at Ranstädter Steinweg; the pension is a 2-minute walk west. Use the Leipzig mobil app for contactless ticketing.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Hauptbahnhof/Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse) → Voyage Pension area (Ranstädter Steinweg)
💡 Less frequent than the tram but useful late evening; check real-time departures on the Leipzig mobil app.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Zur Sonne (Wildstraße stop)
💡 Alight at Wildstraße, not 'Zur Sonne' stop. The hotel is a 2-minute walk east. Buy a day pass if planning multiple trips.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Zur Sonne (Eitingstraße stop)
💡 Use this after the tram stops. Get off at Eitingstraße, then walk 300m south. Cash only on night buses – expect €3.00 exact.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Hotel Don Giovanni (Sachsenseite stop)
💡 Buy a single ticket from machines at the station — validate it on board. At Sachsenseite, exit towards Kurt-Eisner-Strasse and walk 200m; the hotel is on your right.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Hotel Don Giovanni (Kurt-Eisner-Strasse stop)
💡 Only useful after trams stop. The stop at 'Kurt-Eisner-Strasse' is directly opposite the hotel. Validate your ticket on the bus — machines don't sell tickets onboard.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (central) → Auenwald stop
💡 Get a 1-day Leipzig pass (€8) if you'll use trams more than twice. The Auenwald stop is a short walk through the park to the hotel—wear shoes for grass paths.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof → Auenwald (Kleinzschocher)
💡 This bus runs less frequently at weekends—check the LVB app. It drops you closer to the hotel entrance than the tram, but the walk through the woods is nicer.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Pension Großmann (stop: Reudnitz/Kölnischer Platz)
💡 Get a day ticket (€8.50) if planning multiple trips. Alight at 'Reudnitz/Kölnischer Platz' – the pension is a 3-minute walk east on Prager Strasse.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Hotel Don Giovanni (Leipzig city centre)
💡 Book through a local firm like Taxi Leipzig for a fixed fare of €28–35, avoiding airport surcharges. Metered rides often cost more in traffic.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Voyage Pension, Leipzig
💡 Book through a local app like FreeNow for a fixed price around €25-30; avoid touts in the arrivals hall.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) → Pension Großmann, Leipzig
💡 Book with Funk Taxi (+49 341 4884) for fixed airport rates. Avoid unlicensed drivers at arrivals – they charge double.
About Leipzig
Wikipedia ↗
Leipzig is the most populous city in the German state of Saxony. The city has a population of 633,592 residents as of 31 December 2025. It is the eighth-largest city in Germany and is part of the Central German Metropolitan Region. Leipzig is located about 150 km (90 mi) southwest of Berlin, in the ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
Upper-floor rooms at the rear of the building overlooking the garden or courtyard. Given it's a 3-star apartment-style hotel on a residential street, higher floors (2nd-3rd) will be quieter and get better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
Ground-floor rooms facing Perrestraße: street-level noise from buses, delivery vans, and pedestrians on the pavement outside your window. Rooms near the lift on lower floors may also suffer from passing footfall and door sounds.
Is Ferienwohnung am Auwald noisy?
Perrestraße is a residential side street off the main ring road (Kurt-Eisner-Straße). Occasional tram rumble from nearby line 3/7 on Könneritzstraße, plus morning refuse collection. The Auwald side is significantly quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
Ask for a south- or west-facing apartment overlooking the Auwald woodland strip. Perrestraße itself is a quiet side street, but the wooded area behind gives a green, leafy outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
1) If you have a car, check whether the hotel offers free on-street parking on Perrestraße (white zone) — many Leipzig residential streets have free parking but limited spaces. 2) Request a room with a kitchen (common in German Ferienwohnungen) and use it for breakfast/simple dinners; the nearest supermarket is a 5-minute walk on Könneritzstraße.
What time is check-in at Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
Check-in at Ferienwohnung am Auwald is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ferienwohnung am Auwald have Wi-Fi?
Free, 50 Mbps average, no login just a one-time code at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
€3.00 per person per night (mandatory for leisure stays over 18 years old)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
A simple sandwich or salad from a bakery or supermarket deli counter – about 5-7 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ferienwohnung am Auwald?
Single ticket: 3.00 EUR; day pass for inner zone: 7.00 EUR (Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe). From the airport, take regional train (RE) via Deutsche Bahn for about 5 EUR instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Leipzig?
May, June, September. Days are long and warm (18–24°C), the parks and lake are in full use, and the Christmas market crowds haven’t arrived.
Top Attractions in Leipzig
💡 Attend a Friday Eveningsong service at 18:00 – the choir (founded by Bach) sings motets for free, and the acoustics are superb. No booking needed, but arrive 20 minutes early for a good pew.
💡 Come for the 18:00 Friday or Saturday motet (free) and hear the boys' choir sing where Bach did; arrive 20 mins early for a pew.
💡 Head to the sound lab on the top floor—you can 'conduct' the orchestra in a short Bach movement. Free day gets busy; go right at open.
💡 Free organ recitals most Saturdays at noon. Check the noticeboard by the entrance for the schedule.
💡 Attend a Friday or Saturday evening motet by the St. Thomas Choir – free to listen. Arrive 20 minutes early for a seat. The church acoustics are excellent.
💡 Visits are free on the first Wednesday of each month. Check the website for current temporary exhibitions.
💡 Bring your own snacks. The park café is overpriced. Great spot for a cheap afternoon away from the city bustle.
💡 Wednesday free entry is popular – go just after opening at 10:00 for quieter galleries. The rooftop café has decent coffee for €3 and a view over the city rooftops.