KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig, inaugurated in 1900, was an important location for civic celebrations and associations, the meeting place and the cultural heart of Leipzig. Between 1947 and 1981 it was home to the famous Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. The go-ahead for its complete renovation was given in 2009, when the city decided to convert the edifice into a modern congress centre.
All building and extension works were completed in 2015. The juxtaposition of historic styles and modern elements gives the venue a unique appeal. Since early 2016, the KONGRESSHALLE has been available to meeting planners for conferences, meetings and events: depending on size either the whole building or parts thereof. On three conference levels and one exhibition level, the venue features 15 halls and rooms for 10 to 1,200 persons, and in addition numerous foyers and lounge or exhibition spaces.
All building and extension works were completed in 2015. The juxtaposition of historic styles and modern elements gives the venue a unique appeal. Since early 2016, the KONGRESSHALLE has been available to meeting planners for conferences, meetings and events: depending on size either the whole building or parts thereof. On three conference levels and one exhibition level, the venue features 15 halls and rooms for 10 to 1,200 persons, and in addition numerous foyers and lounge or exhibition spaces.
Overview of conference rooms
| Title | Size sqm | Height m | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Großer Saal | 996 qm | 16 m | 1180 | 520 | 480 |
| Expo | 865 qm | 3.8 m | |||
| Weißer Saal | 384 qm | 9 m | 396 | 176 | 230 |
| Foyer North | 369 qm | ||||
| Richard-Wagner-Saal | 280 qm | 5 m | 288 | 124 | 120 |
| Mahler-Saal | 225 qm | 4.5 m | 240 | 100 | 110 |
| Bach-Saal | 199 qm | 4.5 m | 156 | 80 | 80 |
| Händel-Saal | 198 qm | 4.5 m | 195 | 80 | 110 |
| Telemann-Saal | 180 qm | 7 m | 168 | 70 | 110 |
| Foyer South | 169 qm | ||||
| Schumann-Saal | 160 qm | 4.5 m | 160 | 72 | 90 |
| Foyer Level 1 | 150 qm | ||||
| Richard-Wagner-Saal South | 140 qm | 120 | 48 | 60 | |
| Richard-Wagner-Saal North | 140 qm | 120 | 48 | 60 | |
| Leibniz-Saal | 102 qm | 3.8 m | 80 | 36 | 40 |
| Lessing-Saal | 92 qm | 3.8 m | 80 | 30 | 40 |
| Goethe-Saal | 91 qm | 3.8 m | 118 | 34 | 30 |
| Schiller-Saal | 82 qm | 3.8 m | 100 | 40 | 30 |
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Großer Saal
Plenum / Lecture room, Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 1180 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 996 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Expo
Floor: -1
| Room size | 865 qm |
|---|---|
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | No |
1
Weißer Saal
Plenum / Lecture room, Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 396 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 384 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Foyer North
Foyer/ Exhibition space, Floor: 0
| Room size | 369 qm |
|---|---|
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Richard-Wagner-Saal
Foyer/ Exhibition space, Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 288 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 280 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Mahler-Saal
Plenum / Lecture room, Floor: 1
| Seating rows ⓘ | 240 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 225 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Bach-Saal
Plenum / Lecture room, Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 156 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 199 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Händel-Saal
Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 195 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 198 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Telemann-Saal
Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 168 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 180 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Foyer South
Foyer/ Exhibition space, Floor: 0
| Room size | 169 qm |
|---|---|
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Schumann-Saal
Floor: 1
| Seating rows ⓘ | 160 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 160 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Foyer Level 1
Foyer/ Exhibition space, Floor: 1
| Room size | 150 qm |
|---|---|
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Richard-Wagner-Saal South
Group room, Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 120 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 140 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Richard-Wagner-Saal North
Foyer/ Exhibition space, Floor: 0
| Seating rows ⓘ | 120 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 140 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Leibniz-Saal
Group room, Floor: 2
| Seating rows ⓘ | 80 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 102 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Lessing-Saal
Group room, Floor: 2
| Seating rows ⓘ | 80 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 92 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Goethe-Saal
Group room, Floor: 1
| Seating rows ⓘ | 118 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 91 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
1
Schiller-Saal
Group room, Floor: 1
| Seating rows ⓘ | 100 |
|---|---|
| Room size | 82 qm |
| Combinable | no |
| Daylight | Yes |
Good to know
Gastronomy and Hospitality
fairgourmet GmbH is a subsidiary of Leipziger Messe GmbH and is committed to delivering an outstanding service to ensure that guests are well catered for at the KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo. From a quick snack during a break to a sophisticated lunch or a stylish party in the evening – fairgourmet can offer the perfect concept for your event. fairgourmet GmbH also offers a wealth of expertise in providing the perfect service for all guests at events outside its own properties.
Fair-trade, regional and seasonal products as well as resource conservation are particularly important to fairgourmet GmbH, which has received several awards for consistent commitment to sustainability.
The fairgourmet team puts together individual offers that perfectly suit the needs of each event.
Fair-trade, regional and seasonal products as well as resource conservation are particularly important to fairgourmet GmbH, which has received several awards for consistent commitment to sustainability.
The fairgourmet team puts together individual offers that perfectly suit the needs of each event.
Catering: firm partner
Restaurant available
Program
The KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo is operated by Leipziger Messe GmbH and has access to its outstanding service network. Their communication experts can offer clients valuable assistance with PR and press work for meetings and events as well as graphic services, and help with designing promotional and information materials.
Leipziger Messe's Protocol department has plenty of experience in planning and organising social, cultural and charity events to accompany trade fairs and congresses. If clients like some help in planning sightseeing or field trips, pre and post-convention tours, the Customer Service and Protocol departments at Leipziger Messe will be happy to assist.
Leipziger Messe’s cooperation partner, the Leipzig Tourismus & Marketing GmbH, also provides clients with excellent advice and support regarding social programmes.
Leipziger Messe's Protocol department has plenty of experience in planning and organising social, cultural and charity events to accompany trade fairs and congresses. If clients like some help in planning sightseeing or field trips, pre and post-convention tours, the Customer Service and Protocol departments at Leipziger Messe will be happy to assist.
Leipziger Messe’s cooperation partner, the Leipzig Tourismus & Marketing GmbH, also provides clients with excellent advice and support regarding social programmes.
WLAN
The KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo features modern information and communication infrastructure with extensive facilities. Wired internet connections with high bandwidth and availability are available throughout the venue. Alternatively, venue-wide internet access through Wi-Fi is available.
There is a standard free visitor WiFi with a bandwidth of 1 MBit per end device.
In addition, an event-specific WLAN with a higher bandwidth and its own user name and password can be created for a fee.
There is a standard free visitor WiFi with a bandwidth of 1 MBit per end device.
In addition, an event-specific WLAN with a higher bandwidth and its own user name and password can be created for a fee.
Hotel information
| Number of conference rooms | 15 |
|---|---|
| Capacity largest conference rooms | 1200 |
Directions & Parking facilities
| E-car charging stations | 1 |
|---|---|
| Garage parking spaces | 1375 |
| Bus parking spaces | 5 |
Leipzig is situated centrally in Germany, and the KONGRESSHALLE is located right in Leipzig’s city centre.
Leipzig is very well and centrally connected to the ICE network of Deutsche Bahn. Leipzig-Halle Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by the S-Bahn local train. Leipzig has a very efficient public transport network with a tram stop directly at the doorstep of the KONGRESSHALLE.
From the central railway station, the venue can be reached on foot in five to a maximum of 10 minutes, alternatively two stops by tram.
Directly opposite the KONGRESSHALLE there is the Zoo multi-storey car park with 1,375 parking spaces.
Leipzig is very well and centrally connected to the ICE network of Deutsche Bahn. Leipzig-Halle Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by the S-Bahn local train. Leipzig has a very efficient public transport network with a tram stop directly at the doorstep of the KONGRESSHALLE.
From the central railway station, the venue can be reached on foot in five to a maximum of 10 minutes, alternatively two stops by tram.
Directly opposite the KONGRESSHALLE there is the Zoo multi-storey car park with 1,375 parking spaces.
Type of event
Evening/gala event
Conferences & congresses
company celebration
concert
Seminar
Banquet style
trade fairs & presentations
exhibition
Corporate event
Awards
Greenglobe
Fairpflichtet
In 2009, Leipziger Messe was the first German trade fair company to be certified with the internationally recognised Green Globe environmental and sustainability seal and has been recertified every year since then. Leipziger Messe has also held Gold status since 2018 and Platinum status since 2023. In 2012, the CCL signed the "fairpflichtet" sustainability code, an initiative of the German Convention Bureau GCB and the European Association of Event Centres EVVC for the German-speaking event industry.
Services
Foyer W-Lan free
Service staff
Technical staff: free choice
Distance
Central Station: 500m
City center: 500m
Airport: 20km
Federal highway: 9km
Public transport stop: 0m
Accessibility
Self-disclosure of companies
Following extensive and comprehensive refurbishment, the KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig was reopened in 2015 and has been operated as a modern congress centre since. During the refurbishment, the needs of inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities were fully taken into account. With the exception of one small room on the top floor, all levels, rooms and areas as well as service facilities are completely barrier-free.
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Carolin Kliesch
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