Leipzig's waterproof: a festival for families and a plea for cleanliness!

Leipzig's waterproof: a festival for families and a plea for cleanliness!

On Sunday afternoon, there was Reger hustle and bustle in the Plagwitz district park, where the Leipzig waterproof in its 25th edition attracted numerous visitors. A variety of offers such as bungee trampoline, waterwalking, slackline running and face painting caused enthusiasm for young and old. At the same time, a flea market and an exciting rubber servant race took place at the Hafen harbor, which underlined the family atmosphere of the festival. According to the lvz.de If the association Wasser-Stadt-Leipzig is the driving force behind this event, which is committed to the promotion and development of the city's waterways.

A central goal of the association is Leipzig's connection to a national water road network. So far, some projects have already been implemented, such as the connection of the Karl Heine Canal to the Lindenau harbor basin. However, other projects, such as the piercing to the Elster-Saale Canal, are still on the wish list. The visitors were consistently positive about the events, but pointed out the not inconsiderable problem of the garbage on the waterway.

Positive feedback and suggestions

Franziska Kühn in particular praised the program of the water festival and the diverse possibilities for children. Viktoria gathered expressed her concerns about the contamination in the raft moat, but sees the waterway in a positive light. Kevin Taubrecht and Michael Freund emphasized the need to push through the Elster Saale Canal and spoke out for a better bike path to improve the accessibility of the water landscapes.

Steve, on the other hand, expressed doubts about the quick realization of international connection, but emphasized the beauty of the lake landscape around Leipzig. Andrea Rösler emphasized the Venetian flair, which the city exudes, and warned that it needs improvements in the cycle paths for families. Bärbel Dunkel also suggested that Leipzig should present himself more than a water town to attract even more visitors.

Leipzig's waterways

Leipzig is not only considered the center of culture and education, but is also always celebrated as a "water city". Due to its extensive network of water, including rivers and lakes, the city is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation. The most important rivers include the ** White Elster **, which at 257 km is the longest waterway in the city, but should be considered historically stressed, it has developed positively thanks to the closure of many industrial plants and the restoration of water quality.

The * Leipzig city port * is considered the central component of the water network, with the vision of a comprehensive development by 2025, which provides for the establishment of berths and nautical infrastructure. The historical * Lindenau harbor * is also the focus of development, whereby a connection to the European Water Strasse network and the creation of residential and leisure opportunities are planned. The *Karl-Heine-Canal *, which connects Lindenau port with the white magpie, and other watercourses such as the *Elstermühlgraben *are other important components of the Leipzig water system.

Leipzig is therefore not only a city on land, but also a city on the water that attracts both locals and tourists with its versatile offers for leisure activities - from canoeing to bike hikes. The waterproof is an impressive sign of the potential of this water city and its appreciation by the population. Information about the Wasserstadt Leipzig is also on leipzig.travel to find.