Sustainable mobility for your conference: Leipzig makes it possible

Focus on walking, cycling and public transport

Population growth, commuter flows, commercial traffic and rising visitor numbers: more and more people are on the move in Leipzig. But how they get from A to B is not something the city leaves to chance. Promising concepts have been developed to manage increasing traffic within limited public space, first and foremost the Leipzig Mobility Strategy 2030. At its heart: quality of life in the city, mobility on foot, by bike, by train, tram and bus, as well as alternatives to the car.
The goal: full participation for all road users, equal mobility opportunities and reduced air and noise pollution. Your conference delegates benefit from this sustainable, strategic approach just as much as Leipzig’s residents.
 
With these measures, Leipzig aims to make mobility even more climate-friendly:

• Expansion and improvement of cycling and walking infrastructure
• Demand-oriented expansion of local public transport
• Innovative transport network concepts such as car sharing
• Less private car use, more public transport instead
• More inter- and multimodality, along with active promotion of eco-friendly modes of transport

 

On foot or by bike – a relaxed way to reach your conference venue  

Leipzig is a bike-friendly city and plans to give cyclists even more space in the future. New, wider and safer cycle paths, along with more parking facilities, are strong incentives to switch to cycling. This benefits not only the many Leipzig residents who use their bikes for everyday journeys. For their trip to the conference venue or an excursion afterwards, your participants can hire bicycles from nextbike or rent e-bikes.
 
At the same time, Leipzig is investing in attractive conditions for pedestrians – with great success. In 2025, the German Pedestrian Association (FUSS e.V.) and the Association of German Cities awarded Leipzig the “German Pedestrian Prize”. The city convinced the jury with a wide range of measures to improve safety and reduce barriers for pedestrians. In the city centre especially, motorised traffic has long been kept to a minimum. Here, the motto is “More space for people”.
Your conference guests will experience this extra quality of life first-hand – whether enjoying the unique atmosphere on their way to the venue or setting off to explore the city on foot.
 

Sustainable travel by public transport

Public transport is also a key element of Leipzig’s sustainable mobility strategy. With 13 tram lines and 48 bus routes, the LVB public transport authority serves almost 2,000 stops across the city. The tram fleet runs on green electricity and energy-efficient drive and air-conditioning technology. On six routes, 38 electric buses are in service – all powered by green electricity.
 
Our tip: With the Leipzig congress ticket, you can make it even easier for your participants to use trams, buses and the S-Bahn during the event. Their conference badge doubles as a travel pass, allowing them to move effortlessly between their hotel, venues, social programme locations and leisure activities.
 

All mobility options at a glance: The Leipzig MOVE app

A practical travel companion, the Leipzig MOVE app gives you an instant overview of current timetables and mobility options. It also shows you the best route to your next destination. With just a few clicks, you can load tickets onto your smartphone, book hire bikes and e-scooters or order a taxi.
 

Orientation for greater flexibility: Mobility stations

LVB has created a network of mobility stations to help people find their way around more easily. These yellow-and-blue pillars mark spaces for car sharing, cycle parking, e-charging stations and designated areas for e-scooters. The mobility stations act as interfaces between public transport and other mobility options – giving your delegates even greater flexibility!
 
P.S. The LVB public transport authority takes sustainability even further: around 875 passenger shelters are already equipped with solar panels or green roofs – and the number is still rising.

Optimal connections and modern infrastructure for visitor comfort

Leipzig’s conference hotels and venues support sustainable mobility in many ways. Many establishments in and around the city centre are within easy walking distance. Other venues are conveniently accessible by public transport. In addition, charging facilities for electric vehicles are standard at most hotels. At venues such as the Congress Center Leipzig, the QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA and media city leipzig, you will find e-charging stations and can use your stay to recharge. The Leipziger Messe exhibition grounds and Zoo Leipzig also provide charging stations for e-bikes. A growing number of charging points for electric vehicles are available across the city.
 

Sustainable mobility for your conference guests at a glance

Your delegates can stay mobile in Leipzig even without their own car: 

• They can reach Leipzig easily by train, S-Bahn and coach. Arriving at Leipzig Central Station puts them right in the heart of the city.
• From Leipzig/Halle Airport you can take the S-Bahn directly to the city centre.
  
• Leipzig is known for its compactness. Conference hotels and venues in the city can easily be reached on foot. Many sights are also just a short walk away.
• Leipzig is a bike-friendly city. With hire bikes and e-bikes, you can make full use of the modern cycling infrastructure.
• With a dense public transport network, your conference delegates will find it easy to reach all venues across the city. With the Leipzig congress ticket, their conference badge doubles as a travel pass.
• Car sharing and e-scooters provide additional flexibility for individual mobility. Mobility stations make it easy to switch between different modes of transport.
• The Leipzig MOVE app helps your delegates navigate the city, view all available mobility options at a glance, and book tickets, hire bikes and more with ease.
• Numerous venues also provide charging stations for electric vehicles and e-bikes.