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Völkerschlachtdenkmal

Monuments & memorials ·Leipzig ·Closed
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The Völkerschlachtdenkmal, or Monument to the Battle of the Nations, stands in southeast Leipzig. It commemorates Napoleon’s defeat in the 1813 Battle of Leipzig and the soldiers killed on both sides.

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What's on here

Sonderführung: Begegnungen, Beziehungen und Behauptungen – Wer war… Sonderführung: Begegnungen, Beziehungen und Behauptungen – Wer war… Sunday · All day Adventskonzert mit dem Denkmalchor: „Weihnacht“ Adventskonzert mit dem Denkmalchor: „Weihnacht“ Sunday · All day Adventskonzert mit dem Denkmalchor: „Weihnacht“ Adventskonzert mit dem Denkmalchor: „Weihnacht“ Saturday · All day Adventskonzert mit dem Adventskonzert mit dem Friday · All day

Why go

  • Panoramic views over Leipzig and its surroundings from the summit platform, 91 metres above ground.
  • The crypt’s symbolic tomb for battle casualties, surrounded by sixteen warriors and eight death masks.
  • Four 9.5-metre sculptures representing virtues in the Hall of Fame.
  • A 19-metre-high, 60-metre-wide battle relief centred on Archangel Saint Michael.
  • A 162-by-79-metre reflecting pool directly in front of the monument.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Interesting facts5

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  1. 13 metres

    Twelve warrior statues, each 13 metres tall, crown the dome roof.

    Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikipedia (part 2)
  2. 96 sculptures

    Pillared windows toward the dome carry 96 sculptures depicting wartime suffering.

    Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikipedia (part 2)
  3. 324 nearly

    Inside the dome, 324 nearly life-sized equestrian figures represent victors returning home.

    Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikipedia (part 2)
  4. 90 percent

    The structure is about 90 percent concrete, with visible stonework made from 26,500 blocks of Beucha granite porphyry.

    Völkerschlachtdenkmal - Wikipedia

  5. The design draws on ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian architecture.

    Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikipedia (part 2)

Shorts

How to get there

  • TramStraße des 18. Oktober 100, Leipzig. Tram 15 serves the monument.
  • TrainS-Bahn lines S1, S2 and S3 serve the monument.
  • ParkingOn 11 October 2026, the car park is accessible only via Friedhofsweg. Road closures and traffic disruption are scheduled until about 15:00 for the LEIPZIG RUN.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The park and monument have wheelchair access. Lifts reach the inner gallery at 47 metres, where wheelchair users can see the panorama through glazed windows. The summit route includes steep, narrow stairs: more than 500 steps for the full ascent, or 364 from the crypt.
  • Lift Lifts reach the inner gallery at 47 metres above ground.
  • Blind and low-vision guidance A guidance system runs from the park footpath to the central information point. Handrails have Braille, and a 91-centimetre tactile model helps visitors explore the monument.
  • Assistance dogs Only trained assistance dogs may enter the monument.

Sources: Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikiped… · Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikiped… · Monument to the Battle of the Nations - Wikiped… · Leipzig - Wikivoyage (see) · Home - ENG - Stiftung Völkerschlachtdenkmal Lei… · Besuch - Plan your visit - Stiftung Völkerschla… · Völkerschlachtdenkmal - Wikipedia · Monument de la Bataille des Nations - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Strasse des 18. Oktober 100, Leipzig

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Questions and answers

When is Völkerschlachtdenkmal open?

Daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

Can I bring a dog to Völkerschlachtdenkmal?

Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park; only trained assistance dogs may enter the monument.

Is there somewhere to eat at Völkerschlachtdenkmal?

A bistro and outdoor seating area are available.

Are there exhibitions at Völkerschlachtdenkmal?

The site offers exhibitions alongside its architecture.

Can I explore Völkerschlachtdenkmal virtually?

A virtual tour is available.

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