Völkerschlachtdenkmal Audio Guide
Explore Völkerschlachtdenkmal with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a prominent historical monument located in Leipzig, Germany. It commemorates the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 and is recognized as a significant cultural heritage monument and ensemble.
What you will hear
FORUM 1813 Museum
Located in the basement/foundation, this area provides the historical backdrop of Napoleon's defeat. Features the bust of the monument's visionary, Clemens Thieme.
The Battle Map
Witness the staggering scale of the 1813 Battle of the Nations, the largest military engagement in human history until the First World War.
The Facade and Archangel Michael
The main entrance guarded by the 19-meter-tall patron saint. Highlights the pioneering concrete construction faced with granite.
Saint Michael Detail
Get a closer look at the 26,500 individual granite blocks that give this guardian his strength and the monument its ancient, weathered appearance.
The Freedom Watchmen Terrace
The first exterior gallery at 57 meters. Features the colossal exterior knights and views of the reflecting pool.
The 57-Meter Terrace
From this elevated vantage point, the landscape opens up to reveal the symmetrical beauty of the reflecting pool below, offering accessible views for all visitors.
The Summit Observation Deck
The final climb to 91 meters. Offers panoramic views of Leipzig, including the historic water tower and Prager Straße.
Summit View of Leipzig
Reaching the 91-meter summit provides more than just a view; it marks the site of a final, desperate stand during the closing days of the Second World War.
The 500 Steps
The journey to the summit is a physical test of endurance, requiring a climb up 500 narrow steps through winding stone staircases that grow tighter with every turn.
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