Conference venue Lancaster University ► Leipzig Convention

Lancaster University Leipzig is located in the historic city centre, in close proximity to major landmarks, restaurants, and retail outlets.
Conference rooms of various sizes are available on the 1st, 6th, and 7th floors of the Strohsack-Passage building. All rooms are equipped with flexible seating arrangements and state-of-the-art AV technology, enabling bespoke event formats—whether in-person or hybrid. On-site IT support is available.
A spacious, south-facing rooftop terrace—thoughtfully landscaped and furnished with outdoor seating and parasols—offers a stunning 180-degree view over the city’s rooftops, making it ideal for breaks, networking, or exclusive open-air receptions.

Gastronomy and Hospitality

Lancaster University Leipzig is surrounded by a wide selection of restaurants and cafés—all just a short walk away. Whether you're planning a casual lunch or a formal dinner, our team will be happy to provide personalised recommendations to suit your needs.

On the 7th floor, an event kitchen with a wine fridge and direct access to the rooftop terrace is available. Flexible catering solutions can be arranged through trusted external providers. Multiple lifts ensure smooth logistics. Our team is pleased to assist with suitable recommendations.

Program

In 2019, Lancaster University became the first British university to establish a branch campus in Germany. The Leipzig campus offers a diverse range of degree programmes, and its student body represents over 70 nationalities. Free guided tours of Lancaster University Leipzig are available upon request

WLAN

High-speed Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at no extra cost.

Convention information

Number of conference rooms	12
Capacity largest conference rooms	99

Directions & Parking facilities

Lancaster University Leipzig is situated right in the heart of the city and is easily reachable by all major forms of transport. Leipzig-Halle Airport is just 15 minutes from Leipzig Central Station by train. Leipzig Central Station is served by several ICE high-speed train lines and the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland metro system. It’s only about a 7-minute walk from the university.
The Hauptbahnhof tram stop, served by all tram lines, is also around 7 minutes away on foot. The city centre S-Bahn station 'Markt' is just a 5-minute walk. If you are arriving by car, parking is available at the Augustusplatz and Oelsners Hof multi-storey car parks, both just a 5-minute walk from campus.

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