Leipzig is a cosmopolitan city that is alive and waiting to be explored. The New York Times ranked the city among the top ten of >> "The 31 Places to Go in 2010". Also, the travel section of the British newspaper >> "The Guardian" mentioned Leipzig as the first out of 20 travel destinations in Germany.
Bustling night life, bars and clubs from very traditional to avant-garde are open all night long. Leipzig is an open-minded, friendly city where international students and guests feel at home. Leipzig has a population of about half a million inhabitants whereof approx. 40.000 are students. HHL is located on the University of Leipzig's campus for Sport Science which is in close proximity to the city center.
Living in Leipzig
Leipzig offers a high-quality lifestyle. Housing is plentiful and reasonably priced. The city has thousands of newly renovated Victorian-style buildings that allow you to rent architecturally breathtaking apartments for reasonable prices. Most of HHL's students live in the nearby "Waldstrassenviertel". The monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment in Leipzig amounts to EUR 285 in total, for shared apartments the rent is around EUR 200. For those seeking outdoor recreation, Leipzig offers a wide range of parks, direct access to forests, rivers, >> lakes and even beaches.
Culture
Leipzig's reputation as a world-class cultural city is based in part on a rich history. Famous people like Bach, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Wagner, Goethe, Schiller, Nietzsche, Beckmann and Klinger have lived and worked here. Your interest in architecture, art, classical music, jazz, comedy or the newest bands will be met here. Leipzig offers entertainment for everyone. The >> Gewandhaus Orchestra and the >> St. Thomas Choir are world famous. A wide variety of innovative museums, galleries, art exhibitions and events reflect the thriving art scene in the city.
Environment
Located at the crossroads of the historic European trade routes, Leipzig prides itself on its 1,000-year tradition of commercial vitality and on its reputation as a meeting place for science and arts. Your stay here will be a memorable experience. Leipzig is located in the heart of Europe and well-connected by road, rail and air. Berlin, the capital of Germany, is only an hour-long train ride away; the financial capital Frankfurt can be reached within three hours. Major European cities like London, Paris or Prague are also in close proximity.
The leading consulting firm Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has identified Leipzig as the most innovative city in Germany. Leipzig represents the new dynamic Germany. In 1989, the peaceful East German revolution started on the streets of this city. Building on its century-old history as a center of trade and commerce it has attracted global players like BMW, Porsche, DHL and Amazon. Leipzig is also home to three world-famous Max Planck Institutes, several IT and bio-technological research facilities, and internationally renowned colleges and universities. The supportive structures for businesses and the stimulating urban climate are major reasons to locate excellent start-ups and their headquarters in Leipzig.
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