Leipzig (LEJ) might not be everyone's first choice for a city break. But there are many attractions and other highlights here. The local cuisine in particular has some culinary specialities to offer, such as Leipziger Allerlei, mixed vegetables, Leipziger Lerchen, shortcrust pastry filled with marzipan, or Leipziger Räbchen, prunes filled with marzipan. Culture lovers, too, will feel right at home in Leipzig (LEJ), as the city is home to many museums with different exhibitions throughout the year, theatres and operas and many smaller stages where amateurs and improvisers perform. The surrounding area also has some beautiful and interesting attractions for the whole family.