Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei — Attraction in Leipzig

this site was by 1907 the biggest cotton-spinning mill in continental Europe. This fascinating factory town, including workers’ homes, allotment gardens as well as the factory kindergarten, has survived intact to this day. In 1992 the then obsolete cotton-yarn factory complex has opened for redevelopment. It was mostly artists who acted as the pioneers of revitalisation here, and as a consequence the Spinnerei has become home to more than 100 studios today.

In addition to the artists, the area has attracted musicians, dancers, craftspeople, architects, traders, printers, designers and many others who have have set up shops and studios in the Spinnerei. By the end of 2004, the Spinnerei had become well known as a centre for artistic production, today the Spinnerei is home to 14 galleries and exhibitions. The Spinnerei is an authentic, historic factory complex which has embraced art as the new way of using the old factory buildings for a new purpose. The site is part of the district of Lindenau. There are displays of all kind of work, both by locals and art students in an area which has enjoyed great rejuvenation. If you are looking for an alternative place where to relax, enjoy art and chill over some snacks or drinks, you will be delighted of all the surprises you will find here!

To get there go by tram number 14 and get of at Plagwitz or take the S-Bahn S1 to...

Amazing repurposing of abandoned textile mill complex , top galleries , great artist center . one of the important centers in Germany for diffusion of contemporary art / art actuel for young and mid career artist and more. as one of the best art and gallery supply store I have ever seen . nice café , bar, resto ., small startups and even place to stay. If in Leipzig its a must . and just hang out in the neighbourhood ...in cultural season when all is open you need more than a day to cover all galleries...

The attraction of the old factory is surely its buildings. The current renters have nothing to do with creating any form of garments. A few dull galleries with predictable art and some media companies occupy the bricks. The good thing it’s left untouched so you actually have to watch your step since it’s not paved for pedestrian purposes. It’s as was. With cracks and warning signs you might get hit by falling snow from the roof. We were here in summer. So,...