With the end of many crown requirements, tourism in Germany is gaining momentum again. In April, hotels, guesthouses and other accommodations booked 35.7 million overnight stays to domestic and foreign guests, the Federal Statistical Office reported on Friday. This is over four times more than the year before (plus 319.6%).
At that time, due to the pandemic of the crown, there was a ban on accommodation for private guests, so the Easter business practically collapsed.
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The gap by the pre-crisis April 2019 narrowed to 11.4%. In March, the difference compared to March 2019 was still 23.7%.
The number of nights spent by guests from Germany increased by 304.8 percent in April. to 30.8 million compared to the same month last year. Compared to April 2019, the minus was only 6.6%.
Again, many more foreign travelers
In the meantime, business with foreign travelers is also booming, which is particularly beneficial for urban tourism. The number of nights spent by guests from other countries increased by 445.8% in April. up to 4.9 million However, it is still 33.2 percent. less than before the corona crisis.
Camping holidays are booming: a parking space for mobile homes in front of the Zugspitze
The trend towards camping holidays which are considered low contact has continued. The number of overnight stays exceeded the pre-crisis level by 0.9 percent. The situation of hotels, inns and guesthouses is even more difficult, with minus 14.3 percent. compared to April 2019. Accommodation establishments with at least ten bed places or ten parking places in campsites are recorded.
Overall, the chances of pre-crisis levels being surpassed soon are not bad. According to a survey conducted by the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga), 43.0% of properties recorded better sales in May than three years earlier. The industry is now counting on the summer months, which companies are mostly waiting for. In June, 48 percent. reports good or very good booking situation, 31.9 percent evaluates it as satisfactory.
“The development of the industry is not uniform,” said Dehoga CEO Guido Zöllick. Strong demand was recorded by companies in holiday resorts and cities attractive for tourists. “In contrast, business in companies that live off business trips, corporate events and congresses is only slowly picking up,” said Zöllick.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
Bach, Thomas and the Princes
Leipzig is a city of music. The famous Gewandhaus and Thomanerchor Orchestra have their roots here, the composer Jan Sebastian Bach lived here in 1723-1750, and the “Die Prinzen” ensemble is here at home. In addition to music, there are many other reasons why the Lonely Planet travel guide ranked Leipzig # 1 among the best travel destinations in Germany in 2021.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
On KarLi Street
Leipzig is booming. Young people in particular attract themselves here. You can feel this young and creative atmosphere everywhere. For example, on Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse, KarLi for short. It is a mix of bars, unusual shops and adventurous factory lofts. Quote from Lonely Planet: “The city is young, exciting, multi-faceted, sometimes colorful, sometimes gray, full of life.”
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
The meeting place of the Plagwitz stage
The Plagwitz district with Karl-Heine-Strasse is also an attraction for young people. The unfinished charm of the city is especially noticeable here: new pubs have been built next to old factories. Inexpensive studios and offices attract artists and start-ups, while unfinished houses are decorated with graffiti. There are also events such as “West Visit”, an alternative art, culture and street festival.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
Exit for every taste
Leipzig has many restaurants and cafes that are reopening and shape the atmosphere of the old town. The club scene will also dare to resume. At the legendary Distillery Club, you can once again enjoy cocktails in the new outdoor seating area while the DJ plays.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
the charm of decay
The city’s many open spaces leave room for new ideas. Old industrial buildings that are used as event venues or event venues are typical. However, many factories – such as the local Maschinenfabrik Leipzig – are still deserted and fascinating in their own way.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
art instead of cotton
A well-known example of the reconstruction of a former factory is a cotton spinning mill. Studios, galleries and exhibitions make it the center of Leipzig’s art scene. There is also the Eigen + Art gallery, which created the “New Leipzig School”, a modern painting movement known all over the world. Its most famous representative is Neo Rauch.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
A modern university with tradition
Leipzig is very popular with students. Leipzig University was founded in 1409, making it the second oldest in Germany. Famous people such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Richard Wagner studied here. The centrally located main building of the university with the church – in a new version since 2012 – transfers student life to the very heart of the city.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
From mining to the bathing landscape
Everything can be reached by bike, including the artificial lakes in the Leipzig area. There are quite a few of them. The most popular meeting place is Cospudener See. Originally there was a deep brown coal opencast mine here. It was flooded and turned into a bathing lake. The longest sandy beach in Saxony is located on its shore, it is one kilometer long.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
Places to relax
In summer, parks and gardens in the center of Leipzig are always well populated. For example, Lene-Voigt-Park (photo) or Clara-Zetkin-Park. Playing volleyball, grilling or just lazing in a hammock – you will also meet mainly young people here.
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Ten reasons for Leipzig
Wave Gothic meeting
Each year, Leipzig’s parks offer a unique spectacle on Pentecost. Thousands of “black scene” fans conquer the city on “Wave Gotik Treffen”. It is the largest gothic festival in the world. Three days of shows, concerts and parties. You can see not only participants in black costumes, but also in opulent Victorian dresses, wigs, and elaborate hats.
Author: Elisabeth Yorck von Wartenburg
tko / hb (dpa, rtr, afp)
