Von Kohle zu Kunst: Die Geschichte des Kunstkraftwerks

Where gas and electricity were once generated for western Leipzig, spectacular art worlds are now taking shape. Founded in 1863, the power plant supplied trams and businesses with energy during the GDR era. Today, the imposing clinker-brick building is one of Leipzig’s most exciting cultural venues. In 2013, two visionaries took over the site and transformed the former industrial complex into a venue for immersive art. Since then, massive video installations, 360-degree projections, and multimedia shows have been delighting visitors from all over the world.

On this exclusive tour, you’ll experience how an old power plant was transformed into one of the city’s most extraordinary event venues. You’ll discover original relics from its operational days—from the shift supervisor’s final entry to the preserved boiler foundations—and gain access to areas normally off-limits to visitors. Along the way, you’ll learn how people used to work here and why the Kunstkraftwerk is now internationally renowned for its exhibitions.

Whether you’re into abandoned places, industrial heritage, photo spots, or modern art, this tour will show you a side of Leipzig that many people haven’t seen yet.