Discover Borsdorf

Borsdorf’s distinctive attractions include railway history at the station, tourist cycling routes and Schwanenteichpark. This gives you a choice of different focuses for planning your trip: culture, exercise and a green space for a break.

Railway history at the station

The Borsdorf Petrol Station Museum is housed in a former railway freight depot next to Borsdorf station. The station is on the Leipzig–Dresden line and was built in 1894; the museum opened in 2006. These dates mark two clearly distinct historical milestones: the construction of the station and the later opening of the museum. For travellers interested in railway history, this is a specific cultural highlight that clearly differs from the cycling and walking options in town.

Cycling routes, trails and Schwanenteichpark

Two major tourist cycling routes pass through Borsdorf: the Leipzig Green Ring and the Parthe-Mulde Cycle Route. For walking, the Tresenweg and Jacobsweg are additional options. This lets you first distinguish between the local routes according to your preferred way of getting around. As routes may change, check the current route before setting out on a specific trip.

Schwanenteichpark in Borsdorf covers 1.5 hectares and includes ponds, a meadow and a playground. If you are travelling with children, you can factor the playground into your day’s plans; the ponds and meadow add water and open space to the park. Park facilities may change, so it is worth checking the current situation before your visit.

The wider region: the district of Leipzig

The district of Leipzig opens up a wider range of landscapes. The Leipzig New Lake District comprises 22 new lakes with a total water surface area of 70 km². The confluence of the Zwickauer Mulde and Freiberger Mulde rivers, along with their green floodplains and forests, also shapes the landscape in the eastern part of the district of Leipzig. Lakes and river floodplains offer distinct regional landscapes to consider when planning your travel interests.

Leisure activities in the district of Leipzig also offer a variety of options. Kanupark Markkleeberg offers white-water rafting, kayaking and wave surfing. BELANTIS features numerous attractions and shows across nine themed adventure worlds. Activities at RIFF include aqua fitness, introductory diving and lane swimming. Kanupark operates seasonally; individual attractions and shows at BELANTIS, as well as activities at RIFF, may change. If you plan to visit these attractions, check what is currently available.

For cycling and hiking, the district of Leipzig has a wider network of routes: it comprises two long-distance cycle routes, eleven regional main cycling routes and other themed cycling routes. The Luther Trail in Saxony is a pilgrimage and hiking route that runs through the district of Leipzig, in particular through Colditz, Grimma, Trebsen, Wurzen, Neukieritzsch, Borna and Gnandstein. There are also numerous hiking trails, themed routes and educational trails through floodplains, volcanic landscapes and industrial heritage landscapes. Regional route networks may also change; check the latest information before planning.

Certified tourist information centres and regional information points in the district of Leipzig provide information and advice on site. If the museum, cycling routes or Schwanenteichpark are central to your plans, choose Borsdorf as your search destination. If Kanupark, BELANTIS or RIFF is your priority, let that guide your further search.

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