Machern accommodation from NZ$106

You could look at the Leipzig Apartmenthaus and the ibis budget Leipzig City (opening September 2016). The Leipzig Apartmenthaus is positioned 16 kilometres from the centre of Machern. The ibis budget Leipzig City (opening September 2016) is located 18 kilometres away. The Novum Hotel Aviva Leipzig Neue Messe and the Westin Leipzig are some other places to stay around Machern.

After you have spent some time in Machern, take the time to discover Saxony's other attractions. If you love nature, be sure to explore Saxony's forests, rivers and streams. If that's not your idea of a good time, explore the area's ruins, castles and old towns. Popular things to do in this part of Germany include snowboarding.

Everyone knows New Zealanders are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Naschmarkt, BMW Factory and Leipzig University, which you'll find in Leipzig, 18 kilometres to the west of Machern. The Leon Suite Apartments and Centro Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten are some of the great apartment and hotel alternatives in Leipzig. 20 kilometres to the southwest of Machern, you can also stay at Markkleeberg, home to the Hotel Alt Connewitz and Atlanta Hotel International Leipzig. The Auenhainer Beach and Markkleeberg Canoe Park are popular points of interest to explore in Markkleeberg.

If sport is what you love, make sure you visit Red Bull Arena, which is 19 kilometres to the west of Machern. The Innside Leipzig and the Leipzig Apartmenthaus are close to all the action.

If you are transiting into or out of Leipzig - Halle Airport and choose to stay nearby, try the Landhotel Glesien or the Globana Airport Hotel.