Panometer Leipzig
Former gasometer in Leipzig where Yadegar Asisi shows his 32-meter-high 360° panoramas – currently ANTARKTIS (Antarctica).
About the museum
The building was constructed in 1909/10 as a gas holder for the municipal Gaswerk Süd, designed by August Friedrich Viehweger. The round brick structure, nearly 57 meters in diameter, supplied the city with gas until 1977 and then stood empty for many years.
In the early 2000s, artist and architect Yadegar Asisi converted the gasometer into an exhibition venue for monumental circular paintings. The name Panometer combines the words panorama and gasometer. In 2003 the first Asisi panorama, EVEREST, opened here – the starting point for further panorama venues in Dresden, Berlin, Wittenberg and Pforzheim.
Since then the panoramas have changed every two to three years or so: the Himalayas were followed by ancient Rome, Amazonia, the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813, the Great Barrier Reef, the Titanic, Carola's Garden, New York on September 11, 2001, and Rouen Cathedral in Monet's time, among others.
Since January 2026 the venue has been showing ANTARKTIS, Asisi's fifth nature panorama. Like all the panoramas, it is accompanied by a supporting exhibition and a film; a 15-meter-high viewing tower offers a view across the 32-meter-high picture. The venue is operated by Panometer GmbH.
Highlights
- 360° panorama ANTARKTIS, 32 meters high
- 15-meter-high viewing tower in the middle of the panorama
- Simulated day-night cycle with light and sound
- Industrial monument: converted gasometer from 1910
- Accompanying exhibition and film on the making of the panorama
Permanent exhibitions
- ANTARKTIS – On view since late January 2026, this 360° panorama depicts the Antarctic coast with icebergs, glaciers and the underwater world beneath; expected to run until at least early 2028.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Panometer GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €16 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €14School students aged 17 to 20, full-time university students, apprentices, holders of the Leipzig Card, Leipzig Regio-Card and Leipzig-Pass, people with severe disabilities |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 5 · Children under 6 accompanied by a parent or guardian free; the child rate applies to ages 6 to 16. |
| Seniors | –No general senior discount; €13 on Seniors' Day (every first Friday of the month). |
| Visitors with disabilities | €14companion free · Reduced admission for people with severe disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €14€9 on Tuesdays (Apprentice and Student Day). |
| Groups (10+ people) | €13 per personBooking recommended. School groups €7 (one accompanying adult free per 10 students), daycare groups €3 (one accompanying adult free per 6 children). |
| Families | €35Parent-and-child ticket for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6–16); each additional child €7. |
| Small parent-and-child ticket (1 adult, 2 children) | €27Each additional child €7. |
| Apprentice and Student Day (Tuesdays) | €9 |
| Seniors' Day (every first Friday of the month) | €13Also valid when the day falls on a public holiday. |
| ANTARKTIS season pass | €40Personalized, valid for the entire run. |
| Combo ticket with Panometer Dresden | €27One visit each in Leipzig and Dresden. |
| Binocular rental | €2 |
Tickets are sold only at the on-site ticket desk; no online tickets at present (only gift tickets online). Gift vouchers from €10 at the ticket desk. Waiting times possible on weekends and during school holidays.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
All exhibition and service areas are wheelchair-accessible, except for the 15-meter-high viewing tower, which can only be reached by stairs. The panorama can also be viewed from ground level. Animals are not permitted, except assistance dogs with documentation.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €35 · Parent-and-child ticket for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6–16); each additional child €7. |
- Family tours & workshops
Family tours on Saturdays at 10:30, plus themed family programs; sign up at the ticket desk 10–15 min. beforehand.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Altenburger Straße · 5-min walk
Bus 70 to Altenburger Straße (approx. 5 min.); tram 9 to Arthur-Hoffmann-Str./Richard-Lehmann-Str. (approx. 10 min.); tram 16 to R.-Lehmann-Str./Zwickauer Str. (approx. 15 min.); S1–S5 to MDR (approx. 15-min. walk).
By car
Free parking
Free parking for exhibition visitors right at the building; when busy, free park-and-ride lot at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, then bus 70 two stops to Altenburger Straße.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Panometer Café with cakes, snacks and a terrace (closes 15 min. before the building closes). Unattended, free coat check. The building is not air-conditioned in summer and is cool in winter.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 450 guests.
Exclusive rental for groups from about 50–70 up to 450 people through ENK Leipzig GmbH (panometer@enk-leipzig.de).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash and for private purposes only. |
| Good to know | Public guided tours (45 min.) daily at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00. Groups and school classes should register in advance with visitor services (by phone Tue and Thu 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00). Average visit length 1.5–2 hours. |
Museums nearby
Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum
Grieg-Begegnungsstätte
Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig
GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst Leipzig
Grassi Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig
