Guided tours in Leipzig

Group tours // German National Library in Leipzig // Bookable dates

Gruppenführung in Leipzig Foto: DNB, Annett Koschnick

The German National Library collects, catalogues, indexes, archives and makes publicly available all written, graphic and sound recording media works issued in Germany, or in German. 7,000 new media units are added every day: books, brochures, journals, maps, sheet music, sound recordings, standards and online publications.

Gain a clearer insight into the memory of the nation and its tasks by visiting us in Leipzig on a group tour. The tour of the library – including the reading rooms, the listed library building (the original structure of which was opened in 1916) and the innovative annex building opened in 2011 – will give you an insight into the history and tasks of the German National Library.

Information and contact

Modalities of use are only touched upon briefly during the tour. Click here for further information if you would like to take part in an introductory session for library users.

The guided tour is also suitable for school classes of year eleven and above.

Deposit your coats, jackets and umbrellas in the cloakroom before starting the tour. A one or two euro coin is required for depositing bags, rucksacks etc. in the lockers provided. The coin is returned when you empty the locker.

Bookings:

Guided tours for groups of seven to 20 are offered from 9:00 to 15:00 Mondays to Fridays. Please inquire at least three weeks before the relevant date.