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In front of the memorial there is a 162 by 79 meter large pool of water, which was renamed "Lake of Tears for the Fallen Soldiers" by the National Socialists in 1938. It is meant to symbolize the tears of the people mourning those who died in the battle. This name is still used in Leipzig's vernacular.

The Moritzsee is surrounded by forest and lots of fresh air. As soon as you approach one of the surrounding cycling and hiking trails, you can smell the spicy scent of the pine and beech trees, feel the sun shining through the leaves and enjoy the sparkling clear water. Swimming in a lake with drinking water quality. What more could you want?! Please keep the lake and its banks clean. Right next door, the Grillensee invites you to swim and relax in the same idyllic setting.

Please keep the area clean✌🏻

Please keep the area clean✌🏻

Even when frozen, the Lake of Tears is very impressive and beautiful to look at with the Battle of the Nations Monument in the background 🤗.

The Lake of Tears in Leipzig is an artificially created, 162 x 79 meter water basin in front of the Leipzig Battle of the Nations Memorial, probably the most famous attraction in Leipzig. The lake symbolizes the tears of the peoples who mourned the victims of the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813. More than 120,000 soldiers died in the battle that broke Napoleon's tyranny over Europe.

Great for “jumping in”

It's worth resting and catching your breath, or relaxing on the meadow, or splashing around in the lake for a moment (be careful, there may be algae in summer). There is also ice cream, soft drinks and gastronomy.