The landscape in the surrounding area of ??Leipzig, which was formerly characterized by lignite mining, has turned into a modern water sports region since the timing of the open -cast mine in the 1990s.
With the decommissioning of numerous open -cast mine, the foundation for the Leipzig New Zealand was laid.
Miners, municipalities, regional planners, tourism experts, nature conservationists and water management teams together to participate in the future design of the lignite region and still arise, some of which are already connected to canals and are still connected and with the flow waters and channels the city of Leipzig can be linked.
This creates a water network between lakes, natural flowing waters and artificial channels of approx. 220 km in length.
The still growing water landscape of the Leipzig New Zealenland offers numerous opportunities for sports, leisure and relaxation.
Visitors can exercise water sports such as sailing, rowing and canoeing, or simply enjoy nature and take walks along the lakes and river waters.
You can find details about the Leipzig New Zealand as well as many interesting and sometimes historical photos of the eBook „Leipzig – New Building, Refurbishment and Decay“. The download is possible via all bookstores and Amazon.