Gondwanaland, Leipzig

Name: Gondwanaland
Address: Pfaffendorfer Str. 29, Leipzig, 04105, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 5933500

#98 among attractions in Leipzig

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Facts and practical information

Gondwanaland is the 16,500-square-meter giant tropical hall at Leipzig Zoo. Named after Gondwana, the primordial continent in the southern hemisphere, the hall features about 100 animal species and 17,000 tropical plants at temperatures of 24 to 26 °C and humidity levels of 65 to 100 percent.

Coordinates: 51°21'2"N, 12°22'17"E

Address

Pfaffendorfer Str. 29Mitte (Zentrum-Nordwest)Leipzig 04105 Germany

Contact

+49 341 5933500

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Day trips

Gondwanaland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leipzig Zoological Garden, Arena Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof, Stadtbad.

~860 ftW
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51°21'8"N • 12°22'34"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gondwanaland?

Nearby attractions include Leipzig Zoological Garden, Leipzig (5 min walk), Church of St. Michael, Leipzig (5 min walk), Stadtbad, Leipzig (6 min walk), Rosental, Leipzig (9 min walk).

How to get to Gondwanaland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gondwanaland:

Bus

Zoo • Lines: N5 (4 min walk)
Nordplatz • Lines: N5 (5 min walk)

Tram

Zoo • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Michaelisstraße • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)

Train

Safari-Train Zoo Leipzig (6 min walk)
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (14 min walk)