Things to do in Leipzig, Saxony: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 15, 2022 Almeta Stockton

It’s always hard to fill the shoes of someone who used to do your job very well. If you’re the choirmaster at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, guess whose shoes you have to fill? Bach’s. (No pressure.) Leipzig is closely connected to classical music—Wagner was born here, and Mendelssohn established a conservatory here in 1843. If you’re more of a melancholy, contemporary type, visit during the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, billed as the world’s largest "dark" (Goth, industrial, punk, etc.) music festival.
Restaurants in Leipzig

1. Market Square (Markt)

Markt, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 7104260 http://www.leipzig.travel/en/Discover_Leipzig/Shopping/Christmas_Magic_Leipzig_2029.html
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4.5 based on 795 reviews

Market Square (Markt)

Reviewed By Dexterjjj - Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine

If you go to Leipzig you will find this place anyway! Very lovely, lot of good restaurants and souvenirs, must! Although for tourists in winter - you will see magnificient Christmas fair

2. Panorama Tower

Augustusplatz 9, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 7100590 http://www.panorama-leipzig.de
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4.5 based on 650 reviews

Panorama Tower

Reviewed By SH272D3235ZF - Brisbane, Australia

This is the tallest building in Leipzig and has a great panoramic view of the city. The entrance was only 4€ at a turnstile once you got to the top. The observation deck is outdoors and very windy, with signs showing the locations of various buildings and landmarks. There is also a small kiosk which was closed. I visited in the morning and was the only person on the roof, which was an incredible experience.

3. Villers fountain

Trondlinring, Leipzig, Saxony Germany http://www.leipzig-lese.de/index.php?article_id=284
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Villers fountain

4. Richard Wagner Verband Leipzig

Richard-Wagner-Platz 1, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 3086893334 http://wagner-verband-leipzig.de/engl/index.php/home.html
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Richard Wagner Verband Leipzig

5. Auerbach's Keller

Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 4934 1216100 http://www.auerbachs-keller-leipzig.de
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4.0 based on 367 reviews

Auerbach's Keller

This famous restaurant, established in the 16th century, was immortalized in Goethe's "Faust."

Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States

Auerbachs Keller (Auerbach's Cellar) is a famous restaurant located in the lower level of Mädlerpassage at Marktplatz. In Goethe’s play Faust, Dr. Faust met Mephistopheles in this restaurant, and this play propelled the restaurant to worldwide fame. When we visited Leipzig multiple times in the past, we used to spend most of our time visiting music related sites and having excursions to Dresden and Weimar. Only when we had spare time we used to go to Mädlerpassage to look at the sculptures of “Faust with Mephistopheles” & “Student Bewitched by Devil”. We also peaked into Auerbachs Keller without actually going inside. But this time, we decided to have dinner at this restaurant. When we entered the restaurant, we were surprised at the huge size of the dining area. We were also intrigued by its decors, including wall paintings with devils & a devil figure sitting atop a beer/wine barrel at the corner. The food servers were efficient, and the diverse menu items were reasonably priced. We ordered Meatloaf and Viennse Schnitzel dishes with drinks. The tasty dishes came to us quickly, and the portions were very generous. When we came into the restaurant at 6.30 pm, we saw some empty tables. But soon, the empty tables were filled with groups of diners who appeared to be conference attendees and group tourists. The restaurant’s atmosphere was lively and vibrant. We had a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience at this restaurant. Auerbachs Keller is highly recommended.

6. Augustusplatz

Augustusplatz, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 4934 17104260
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4.0 based on 198 reviews

Augustusplatz

7. Bruhl

Am Bruhl, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 4623400 http://www.hoefe-am-bruehl.de
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4.0 based on 84 reviews

Bruhl

8. Barfussgasschen

Barfussgasschen, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany http://www.leipziginfo.de/essen-trinken/bars-kneipen/barfussgaesschen/
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4.0 based on 172 reviews

Barfussgasschen

9. Altes Amtshaus

Thomaskirchhof, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany
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Altes Amtshaus

10. Barthels Hof

Katharinenstrasse 17, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 21587806 [email protected] http://www.barthelshof.de/
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Barthels Hof

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