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Leipzig sights: Tips for an unforgettable city trip
Leipzig is the city in which I was born and in which I spent the first 20 years of my life - and yet it is hardly recognizable to me today. The green, historic Leipzig with the beautiful facades is no longer an insider tip, it is even considered one of the most popular cities in Germany. I'll take you to the city of my childhood and youth, show you the most beautiful sights in Leipzig and real insider tips!
Why you should definitely travel to Leipzig!
Leipzig sights: Our highlights in Leipzig
Leipzig sights around AugustusplatzThe Gewandhaus
The Leipzig Opera
University of Leipzig
Kroch skyscraper
City skyscraper
The old City Hall
snack market
Museum of Fine Arts
Bach Museum
Grassi Museum
Contemporary History Forum
Panometer Leipzig
Insider tip: N'Ostalgie Museum Leipzig
Insider tip: German Photo Museum
Thomas Church
Nikolai Church
Mädlerpassage
Speck's yard
City department store
Clara Zetkin Park
Johannapark
Insider tip: Old St. John's Cemetery
Südvorstadt and Connewitz
Plagwitz
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
The Leipzig Lakes
Meissen
Tip for a hostel in Leipzig
Tip for a cheap design hotel in Leipzig
Tip for an upscale hotel in Leipzig
Insider tip: boutique hotel in Leipzig
Insider tip: holiday apartment in Leipzig
Indian food in Leipzig
Eating tapas in Leipzig
Czech-Bohemian food in Leipzig
Point of interest: Saxon cuisine in the historic restaurant
Sights: Historic café in Leipzig's city center
More restaurant tips for Leipzig

Why you should definitely travel to Leipzig!
Leipzig is one of the most popular destinations for city breaks and weekend trips in Germany and records new visitor records every year. Hypezig, as the city is now called, is extremely popular with young people in particular, is attracting more and more students, and the housing market is booming. But why? What makes Leipzig so exciting?
Leipzig is a lively, interesting city between classic culture and modernity. The historic city center is unusually well preserved and rich in sights, picturesque facades and history. Typical are largely intact streets with houses and villas from the Wilhelminian period (the most beautiful examples can be found in the Waldviertel). Leipzig is an internationally important city of books and music, known for Bach and Schiller, for example. But Leipzig also stands for vibrant nightlife and a strong left-wing scene. Rather insider tips are the many canals and waterways in Leipzig and the many beautiful lakes directly around the city, which are just as interesting for water sports as for relaxing days on the beach.
Leipzig sights: Our highlights in Leipzig
Where is Leipzig most beautiful and what should you definitely see and do on a weekend trip or a longer city break? We show you the most popular and most interesting sights in Leipzig and also real insider tips from a Leipziger!
Leipzig sights around Augustusplatz
Augustusplatz in downtown Leipzig is the ideal starting point for your stroll through the city. It is one of the largest city squares in Germany and is lined with five major sights, which I will introduce to you below. The rest of the city center can also be easily explored on foot from Augustusplatz.
The Gewandhaus
The Gewandhaus is the concert hall of the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra, one of the largest orchestras in the world. It is one of the most important cultural institutions in Leipzig, many concerts, but also other events take place here.
In front of the Gewandhaus is the historic Mendebrunnen, which by the way is a beautiful photo motif, especially at night.
The Leipzig Opera
The Leipzig Opera House is particularly impressive with its festive foyer and large chandeliers. In addition to operas, ballets are also held here.
A university as a sight? In the case of Leipzig, quite clearly: yes! Leipzig's university is the second oldest in Germany. The Augusteum and the Paulinum with the university church, which were newly built in 2007, are located in the middle of the city center on Augustusplatz. Both are architecturally very modern, exciting buildings that have become iconic for Leipzig.
Kroch skyscraper
The Kroch high-rise was Leipzig's first high-rise building and is particularly well-known for its bells on the roof, which are the landmarks of Augustusplatz. These are struck every quarter of an hour by two 3.30 m tall bellmen.
City skyscraper
The City-Hochhaus, also known as the Panorama Tower, MDR Tower or Uniriese, is Leipzig's tallest building. There is a very good fine dining restaurant at the top with stunning views over the city.
Tip: Come here for lunch during the week, then the business lunch will be served, a three-course menu for little money!
Even if you don't want to eat, but just admire the great view, the city skyscraper is your sight: There is a viewing platform on the 31st floor, from where you have a great view over Leipzig. Insider tip: The nocturnal view over Leipzig from the Panorama Tower, which is open until late at night, is wonderful!
Leipzig sights at the market square
In addition to the farmers' markets, many music festivals also take place on the market square in the heart of Leipzig's city centre. In December, in our opinion, this is the most beautiful part of the Leipzig Christmas market. On the market square you will find one of the most striking sights in Leipzig: the old town hall
Leipzig's Old Town Hall is one of the most important buildings of the Renaissance and one of the most important sights in Leipzig. With its architecture and yellow facade, it characterizes the city's market square. Inside you will find the City History Museum.
Fun fact for photographers and other art lovers: The architecture of the old town hall is a prime example of the golden ratio.
The old trading exchange is located on the Naschmarkt, right next to the market square. mehr is one of the most important baroque buildings in Leipzig. Today the old trading exchange is used for exhibitions and small concerts.
The museum landscape in Leipzig is interesting and diverse. The most famous sights in this category include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Bach Museum, the Contemporary History Forum and the Grassi Museum. We will briefly introduce you to the most important museums in Leipzig as well as our favorites - and of course we also have two insider tips for you!

Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig is one of the largest museums in Germany. From the outside the museum is a modern glass box, inside it offers a lot for art lovers. The MdbK mainly houses contemporary art, but also touring exhibitions by old artists.
You can get an overview of current and upcoming exhibitions here: https://mdbk.de/ausstellungen
Address: Katharinenstrasse 10, Leipzig
Opening hours: Tues and Thurs-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Mon closed
Entry: Day ticket €10 (€7 reduced), free entry every 1st Wednesday of the month
Website: https://mdbk.de
Bach Museum
The Bach Museum is located directly at the Thomaskirche and is also interesting for non-Bach fans. Beautifully prepared (also acoustically!) and interactively designed, you will find many impressions of the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach, who shaped the musical life of Leipzig for 27 years.
Address: Thomaskirchhof 15, Leipzig
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon closed
Entry: Day ticket €8 (€6 reduced), free entry every 1st Tuesday of the month
Website: https://www.bachmuseumleipzig.de


Grassi Museum
The Grassi Museum in Leipzig comprises three independent, internationally important museums at one location:
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts shows handicrafts from antiquity to the present day. The Grassi Museum of Ethnology in Leipzig shows the art and everyday life of different cultures. The MusikInstrumente Museum shows historical and exotic instruments from all over the world, which can also be tried out for yourself.
Address: Johannisplatz 5, Leipzig
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon closed
Admission, Applied Arts: Day ticket €8 (€5.50 reduced), free entry every 1st Wednesday of the month
Admission, ethnology: day ticket 8 € (6 € reduced)
Admission, musical instruments: day ticket €6 (€3 reduced)
Website: https://www.grassimuseum.de
Contemporary History Forum
In an extensive permanent exhibition, the Leipzig Contemporary History Forum impressively and authentically shows the "dictatorship and democracy after 1945": the emergence and end of the GDR, life in it, the opposition, the resistance and the time of reunited Germany. Time is running out different individual perspectives.
The museum is supplemented by changing special exhibitions.
Address: Grimmaische Strasse 6, Leipzig
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon closed
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.hdg.de/zeitgeschichtliches-forum
Panometer Leipzig
The Panometer is the most unusual museum in Leipzig and houses the most impressive art installations in the city. A 3500 square meter 360-degree panorama picture by the artist Yadegar Asisi is shown every year in a former gasometer. The images are the largest 360 degree panoramas in the world and are created from photos and drawings. They are very detailed and look absolutely realistic.
The themes and thus the images change (e.g. Rome, deep sea, rainforest, Mount Everst...) and the gigantic installation completely fascinated us during our visit. The exhibition "Carola's Garden - A Return to Paradise" will run until mid-2021, allowing the visitor to shrink to the size of pollen. The "New York" exhibition will then follow from July 3, 2021.
In the middle of the installation there is a staircase with different platforms that allow you to experience the 32 meter high work of art from different perspectives. For us, the Panometer is definitely one of the most recommendable sights in Leipzig!
Tip: If you have binoculars, take them with you!
Address: Richard-Lehmann-Strasse 114, Leipzig
Opening times: Daily 10am-5pm
Admission: €11.50 (€10 reduced)
Website: https://www.panometer.de/leipzig/panometer-leipzig/
Insider tip: N'Ostalgie Museum Leipzig
The small N'Ostalgiemuseum is one of the first GDR museums in Germany and a real insider tip in Leipzig. On two floors you will find typical exhibits from the everyday culture of the GDR in a charming, detailed arrangement. A nice place for anyone who wants to immerse themselves (again) in everyday life in the GDR.
Address: In the passage "Steibs Hof", Nikolaistraße 28, Leipzig
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon closed
Admission: €6.50 (reduced €5.50)
Website: https://www.nostalgiemuseum-leipzig.de
Insider tip: German Photo Museum
The German Photo Museum is just outside of Leipzig in Markkleeberg. The permanent exhibition "Photo Fascination" presents the history of photography chronologically in 14 sections, from the precursors to the first camera technology to today's photography. In addition to interesting camera exhibits, you will find authentic historical photographs. The museum is super exciting for all photo lovers - regardless of whether you are more interested in the technology or more in the art of photography.
Address: Raschwitzer Straße 11-13, Markkleeberg (in the Markkleeberg Park)
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 1pm-6pm, closed Mon
Admission: €6 (reduced €4)
Website: http://www.fotomuseum.eu
Sights in Leipzig: Impressive churches
The Thomaskirche is one of the world-famous sights in Leipzig. She became known through the work of Johann Sebastian Bach, who led the church for 27 years, and the internationally very successful Thomaner Choir. The church itself is rather unspectacular as a building, but a visit to a choir rehearsal or a concert is all the more recommendable. Traditionally, the motet is every Saturday at 3 p.m.
Johann Sebastian Bach is buried in the church and there is a memorial in the churchyard
Address: Thomaskirchhof 18, Leipzig
Opening hours: Daily 9am-6pm
Admission: A donation of €2 is requested
Website: https://www.thomaskirche.org
Nikolai Church
The Nikolaikirche from 1165 is the largest church in Leipzig and is famous above all for the period of reunification, because here in 1989 the dissident sermons of the pastor Christian Führer started the Monday demonstrations that ushered in the peaceful revolution.
Address: Nikolaikirchhof 3, Leipzig
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sun 11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m., visits not possible during church services, devotions etc.
Admission: free
Website: https://www.nikolaikirche.de
Sights in Leipzig: Beautiful passages
One of the attractions that Leipzig is known for is the city's numerous arcades. They are covered alleys, former trading yards where trade fairs used to take place. Largely destroyed during the war, the passages were rebuilt well into the period after reunification and today form an architecturally appealing, weather-protected path system through Leipzig's city center that is reserved for pedestrians.
Especially when it rains on your city trip to Leipzig, the historical passages with their many boutiques, cafés and restaurants are ideal for a stroll.
The Leipzig Passagenfest takes place once a year, offering art and culture, readings, dance and acrobatic performances across all passages. The shops are open until late at night on this day and offer special offers.
Two passages worth seeing in Leipzig are the Mädlerpassage and Speck's Hof. The Oelßners Hof, Städtisches Kaufhaus and Messehofpassage arcades are also architecturally very beautiful, but much smaller and less known to tourists.
You can find an overview of all the passages in Leipzig on Wikipedia.
Directly opposite the Old Town Hall you will find the most famous and perhaps prettiest passage in Leipzig: the Mädlerpassage. Right at the entrance is one of Leipzig's most famous sights: the Auerbachs Keller restaurant, the only authentic setting in Goethe's Faust. A statue of Mephisto greets you at the entrance, and Auerbach's cellar itself is decorated with figures from the work. Of course you can also eat well here!
In addition to Auerbachs Keller, you will find architecture worth seeing and many boutiques in the Mädlerpassage, which used to be home to various trade fairs. On the gourmet floor ("Gourmetage") you will find fine national and international delicacies.
Speck's yard
Speck's Hof, opposite the Nikolaikirche, was built in 1911 and is the oldest surviving shopping arcade in Leipzig. At that time it was the largest exhibition center, after its redesign in the 1990s it is a nice place to stroll with small shops, a café and a restaurant. With a little skill, you can create a sound and water fountains at a Chinese sound fountain.
City department store
The municipal department store (located on the Neumarkt) was built in 1894 as a trade fair building and was thoroughly renovated from 1993 to 1996. This passage is much less known to tourists than the ones mentioned above, but it is definitely worth seeing. With its neo-baroque architecture, the large courtyard and the two atriums, the municipal department store is reminiscent of Mediterranean city palaces and is seen as a cultural monument in Leipzig. You will find nice little art shops and the recommended restaurant Max Enk.
Leipzig parks
The old town of Leipzig is surrounded by many green spaces. These include the Leipziger Auwald with the Leipzig Zoo, the Leipzig Festwiese with the Red Bull Arena, the Palmengarten or the Lenné-Anlage, also known as Schillerpark. If you've had enough of Leipzig's sights and are looking for relaxation and nature, you've come to the right place!
The Clara Zetkin Park is Leipzig's largest park. It is a popular recreation area in the middle of the city that has a lot to offer. In addition to lots of nature to relax, go for a walk or jog between old trees and blooming seas of flowers, you will find good restaurants, pretty pavilions, a canoe rental and Leipzig's racecourse. Many concerts and other events take place on the park stage during the summer months. The Clara Zetkin Park is also known for the famous Wave Gothic meeting, which organizes its Victorian picnic here every year at Pentecost. Very worth seeing even if you are not a supporter of the scene!
The Johannapark connects directly to the Clara-Zetkin-Park, is much quieter and invites you to relax with its large ponds and beautiful nature.
Insider tip: Old St. John's Cemetery
The old Johannisfriedhof (right next to the Grassi Museum) is a real insider tip in Leipzig. The historic cemetery was established in 1278 and has only been used as a museum park for over 100 years. The St. John's Cemetery is worth seeing for its approximately 400 historic tombstones and tombstones, which are located on the lawns and on the walls. A highlight is the baroque Baumgärtnersche crypt built in 1726. But the ancient grave inscriptions, the baroque gravestones or the many columns and marble figures are also worth seeing.
The Leipzig Zoo
Zoo Leipzig is considered to be one of the best zoos in Europe and is also one of the richest in species. The zoo is divided into six adventure worlds. Gondwanaland is particularly worth seeing, a huge covered area that takes you into the tropical rainforest of Africa, Asia and Latin America and is home to 200 animal species. You can explore the hall not only on winding paths, but also on suspension bridges or with a boat trip.
Address: Pfaffendorfer Strasse 29, Leipzig
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am-7pm in summer months, shorter in winter
Admission: Summer day ticket €22 (€18 reduced), family ticket €54. Day ticket winter €18 (€15 reduced), family ticket €44.
Website: https://www.zoo-leipzig.de
Central Station
As Europe's largest terminal station, the imposing Leipzig Central Station characterizes the cityscape and is not only a transport hub, but also an interesting sight in Leipzig and a great photo opportunity.
On three floors you will find over 140 shops and regular exhibitions. Several historic locomotives are parked on track 24, the "museum track".
You can find more information here: https://www.promenaden-hauptbahnhof-leipzig.de
The New Town Hall (built around 1900, so not that "new" anymore) is the largest town hall in Germany (and one of the largest in the world) and is more like a castle. It is spectacular to look at, especially from the outside, and a nice photo motif. The 115 meter high town hall tower (also the highest in Germany) is open daily at 2 p.m., then you have a great view of the city from here.
Leipzig insider tip: canoe tour
Out into nature from downtown Leipzig: The most beautiful way to get there is on the water! Without public transport or a car, you can reach Leipzig from the city by canoe on the numerous waterways, e.g. B. the beautiful Cospudener See. A real insider tip for beautiful summer days in Leipzig!
You can find canoe rentals in the Clara-Zetkin-Park at the racecourse (disc wood boat rental) or at the city harbour.
If you would like to explore Leipzig from the water but don't want to paddle yourself, we recommend a city tour on the water with Herold's motor boat tours.

Leipzig's trendy district
Hip, young and modern between old facades: Leipzig is one of the most popular cities in Germany for students and young people - both for living and for a city trip. The trendy districts of Plagwitz, Südvorstadt and the left-wing district of Connewitz are particularly hip and popular. In all three quarters you will find tons of bars and cafés, great shops, vegan restaurants, street art and of course lots of nightlife offers.
Südvorstadt and Connewitz
The lively Karl-Liebknecht-Straße ("KarLi"), which leads through the southern suburbs to Connewitz, is lined with numerous beautiful shops, cafés and bars. Whether old and kitschy or modern and hip - you'll find everything here.
Worth seeing is Werk2, the Kulturfabrik Leipzig at the Connewitzer Kreuz. This is where Leipzig's young music and art scene meets. The further you get from Connewitzer Kreuz to Connewitz, the more alternative and left-hand the area becomes. If this is the right thing for you, you will love Connewitz - but other city visitors will prefer other parts of Leipzig.
You can reach the trendy Plagwitz district from Leipzig city center via Karl-Heine-Straße in the direction of Lindenau. The street and Plagwitz itself are very alternative, lined with shabby graffiti and beautiful street art, run-down old buildings and trendy hipster cafés.
The galleries and exhibitions in the old spinning mill and in the west work as well as the art power plant with its exhibitions and events are particularly worth seeing in Plagwitz.

Leipzig Sights: Excursions
You will also find interesting sights in the Leipzig area. A great destination are the many lakes in Leipzig or the historic city of Meißen. Of course, you shouldn't miss Leipzig's most famous sight either: the Monument to the Battle of the Nations!
Undisputedly the most important and well-known sight in Leipzig outside of the city center is the Monument to the Battle of the Nations. At 91 meters high, the imposing building is the largest monument in Europe and Leipzig's landmark.
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations commemorates the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig, which took place here in 1813 and led to Napoleon's defeat. With 600,000 soldiers from 20 peoples involved, the Battle of the Nations was the largest battle in history.
The "Völki" is both historically and architecturally interesting and you should not miss it on your city trip to Leipzig. From the viewing platform you have an impressive view over Leipzig and the surrounding area.
Tip: With the symmetrically laid out lake in front of the building, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a great photo motif for a long exposure, especially at night with its reflections.
Address: 18th StreetOctober 100, Leipzig
Directions: S1 or S3 or tram 15 to the "Völkerschlachtdenkmal" stop
Opening times: summer daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., winter daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Admission: 8 € (6 € reduced)
Website: https://www.leipzig.de/freizeit-kultur-und-tourismus/tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeit/voelkerschlachtdenkmal/
The Leipzig Lakes
When you think of Leipzig, you certainly don't think of a lake landscape, do you? Most visitors to Leipzig have no idea that the city is surrounded by 17 lakes, bathing beaches and water sports facilities, boat harbors and ice cream parlors with a view of the lake.
Leipzig's lakes were mainly created by opencast mining, so they are flooded mining areas. Today, the lakes with their long green surroundings ensure a high quality of life and many sporting and relaxing leisure activities in Leipzig.
The Cospudener See in the south of the city is particularly popular and a real attraction in Leipzig. The 400 ha "Cossi" offers several beaches, a beautiful harbor, a lookout tower and a golf course. You can go windsurfing, canoeing, sailing and steamboating here.
We also particularly like the Markleeberger See. In addition to a beautiful beach and a lakeside promenade, there is a canoe park with two wildwater stretches - a great tip for some sporty action on your trip to Leipzig!
With 10 km², the Zwenkauer See is the largest lake in the south of Leipzig and a little further outside (south of the Cospudener See). The infrastructure around the lake was newly created and the modern beach promenade with the harbour, the restaurants and the chic residential complex is more reminiscent of a Baltic Sea holiday. Many sailing boats, but also motor boats operate on Lake Zwenkau (both can also be hired) and the beautiful, gently sloping sandy beach invites you to relax and swim.
You can get an overview of all the lakes in Leipzig here: https://www.leipzigseen.de/
Meissen
Are you in Leipzig for a longer period of time, would you like to see something other than the Leipzig sights and fancy a day trip? A great idea is to visit the small town of Meißen, one of the oldest towns in Saxony.
Meissen is known around the world for its porcelain manufactory (the oldest in Europe), but the castle and the cathedral are also worth seeing, as is the beautiful old town. A historical circular path with beautiful views of the Elbe valley and the old town connects the castle hill with the city center.
You can find more information about Meissen here: https://www.touristinfo-meissen.de
Where to stay in Leipzig?
Where is the best place to stay in Leipzig? We have a few independent hotel tips for your stay in Leipzig!
Tip for a hostel in Leipzig
As a hostel in downtown Leipzig, we recommend the Five Elements Hostel. It couldn't be more central and cheaper, but it was really good, clean and friendly.
Prices: From €10/night for a bed in a mixed dorm, from €25/night for a single room
Website: https://5elementshostel.de/leipzig/
Tip for a cheap design hotel in Leipzig
The "design motel" Motel One has three locations right in the city center at the most famous sights in Leipzig: On Augustusplatz, at the Nikolaikirche and at the post office. The facilities are modern and chic, the breakfast buffet is good and the location is excellent.
Prices: From €69/night
Website: https://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/leipzig/
Tip for an upscale hotel in Leipzig
In the stylish Marriott Hotel Westin Leipzig you have beautiful rooms with a wonderful view of the city right in Leipzig's city centre. The 4 star hotel has two good bars, a nice pool to relax in, friendly staff, great cocktails. The restaurant Falco, located in the hotel, is also extremely recommendable with its upscale gastronomy and a great view over the sights of the city.
Prices: From €89/night
Website: https://www.marriott.de/hotels/travel/lejwi-the-westin-leipzig/
Insider tip: boutique hotel in Leipzig
A real insider tip for staying the night in Leipzig is the boutique hotel Fregehaus, which is in the middle of the city center but is idyllically situated. The award-winning hotel welcomes you behind the historic facade with very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. In addition to the normal rooms, the hotel also offers apartments for longer stays.
Prices: From €90/night
Website: https://hotel-fregehaus.de
Insider tip: holiday apartment in Leipzig
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Leipzig and you love nature, why not rent a holiday home on Lake Markkleeberg! The Seepark Auenheim offers 32 holiday homes and 12 apartments in green surroundings. From here you can easily reach Leipzig's city center, but still have a holiday at the lake.
Prices: from €124/first night for an apartment, from €183/first night for a holiday home
Website: https://www.seepark-auenhain.de/index.html
Where to eat in Leipzig?
Sightseeing makes you tired and hungry! We are in Leipzig several times a year and - like every traveler - ask ourselves every time: Where is the best place to eat? Of course we have a few excellent tips for you - independent and first-hand!
Indian food in Leipzig
For us, Indian Crown is THE Indian restaurant in Leipzig and a real insider tip! Great food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere - don't miss it!
Address: Reichsstrasse 15, Leipzig
Website: http://www.indian-crown.de
Eating tapas in Leipzig
Café Madrid in the city center serves tasty tapas, meat and fish dishes. Rather lively but still pleasant setting, very good food!
Address: Klostergasse 3-5, Leipzig
Website: https://cafe-madrid.de
Czech-Bohemian food in Leipzig
You will find authentic Czech-Bohemian food with delicious, hearty meat dishes in Wenzels Prager Bierstuben, also located directly in the old town of Leipzig.
Address: Kleine Fleischergasse 8, Leipzig
Website: https://www.wenzel-bierstuben.de/standorte/wenzel-leipzig/
Point of interest: Saxon cuisine in the historic restaurant
THE attraction among Leipzig's restaurants is Auerbach's Cellar in the Mädlerpassage. Auerbachs Keller is the only authentic location from Goethe's Faust and offers hearty home cooking of classic German cuisine in a large vaulted cellar. Auerbachs Keller is a tourist magnet, but locals can treat themselves to it from time to time!
Address: Mädler Passage Grimmaische Strasse 2-4, Leipzig
Website: https://www.auerbachs-keller-leipzig.de/
Sights: Historic café in Leipzig's city center
Another real attraction is the historic café Zum Araben Coffee Baum, which has been serving coffee since 1711. The Coffe Baum is one of the oldest coffee shops in Europe. Inside it is narrow and quaint - and well worth seeing.
Address: Kleine Fleischergasse 4, Leipzig
Attention: The coffee tree is currently (2021) closed due to renovation work.
More restaurant tips for Leipzig
Zills Tunnel: Historic inn with rustic parlors, hearty Saxon cuisine.
Ratskeller Leipzig: Rustic vaulted halls in Leipzig's new town hall, home-style Saxon cuisine.
Don Giovanni: Our favorite Italian around the corner, full recommendation!
Chinabrenner: Classic Chinese dishes in a great food stall ambience - a real insider tip!
Spizz Jazzkeller: Cozy jazz cellar with a delicious pub. Try the burgers!
Sights in Leipzig: Answers to the most frequently asked questions
You will find many of Leipzig's sights around Augustusplatz and the market square. Visit the Thomaskirche and the Nikolaikirche, stroll through the Mädlerpassage and take a trip to the huge Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
Yes, Leipzig is definitely worth a trip and, with its historic facades and buildings, has one of the most attractive inner cities in Germany for us.
Visit the churches and arcades in Leipzig for free, visit the Augustusplatz and the market square, see the New Town Hall. Be sure to take a trip to one of Leipzig's lakes! The Contemporary History Forum, an interesting museum about the time of the GDR and the fall of the Wall, is also free.
Plan at least 2 to 3 days for your visit to Leipzig, a long weekend is ideal! The Leipzig Zoo is worth an extra day.
A visit to the museums is ideal for a rainy day in Leipzig. The Grassi museum complex with its three internationally important museums is worth seeing. If it rains, stroll through the numerous pretty passages in the city center and also visit the main train station!
Children and parents will be delighted by the Leipzig Zoo. The Leipzig climbing forest and the Markkleeberg canoe park are also perfect destinations in Leipzig for a trip with children. You want nature, swimming and boating? The Cospudener See is ideal for you!
The scene mile in Leipzig is Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse. The "KarLi" offers many trendy bars for a colorful bar evening. The "Drallewatsch" is another pub street in the middle of Leipzig. The Kulturfabrik Werk 2 in Connewitz is a multicultural center with many concerts. A trendy student club is the Moritzbastei directly at the university.
Sights in Leipzig: recommended by travel guides
Reise Know-How CityTrip Leipzig: This classic travel guide shows you all the sights of Leipzig and takes you through the diverse city. He also offers many tips for excursions around Leipzig, for the evening activities, for shopping and eating out. Of course there is also a removable city map
City enthusiast Leipzig: A city and its most diverse sides. "If you don't know an insider, grab this book and be whisked away to the favorite places of real Leipzigers!", Stadtschwarmer himself writes about his Leipzig Guide. pretty facades, interesting events and quiet squares surrounded by greenery.
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