Karl Heine Canal & Plagwitz
Karl-Heine-Kanal
A canal district of converted industrial buildings where you can paddle through old factories and riverside woodland, nicknamed the 'Venice of Leipzig'
The Karl Heine Canal was built in the 19th century and links the White Elster River with the Plagwitz industrial district. Today many of the red-brick factories along its banks have been converted into loft apartments, restaurants and creative spaces. Renting a kayak or taking a boat from the city centre along the waterway is Leipzig's most iconic summer experience, and the riverside paths are also great for cycling. Kayak rental costs about 10–15 euros per hour, and landing points are spread across several parts of the city. You can combine a visit with the Spinnerei art district and the Kunstkraftwerk.
Opening hours
Open all day (boat rental approx. 10:00 to sunset)
Nearby sights
- Spinnerei
- Clara-Zetkin-Park
- Stasi Museum (Runde Ecke)
- New Town Hall
- Karl-Liebknecht-Straße (Karli)
- Bach Museum
- St. Thomas Church
- Leipzig Zoo