Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Leipzig, Saxony

October 21, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

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. Fsociety Virtual Reality

Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 8 Hauseingang, 04107, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 26890077 [email protected] http://www.fsociety-leipzig.de
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5.0 based on 99 reviews

Fsociety Virtual Reality

2. Madle- Passage

Grimmaische Str. 2-4, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 216340 http://www.maedlerpassage.de/en/home
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4.5 based on 484 reviews

Madle- Passage

Leipzig's most famous promenade provides numerous shopping opportunities.

Reviewed By KiwiNickJax - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Definitely a must do if you are visiting Leipzig. This arcade was built by Anton Madler 1912-13 and due to the popularity of the famous "Auerbachs Keller" below it, it was decided to incorporate it in the design. there is a statue of Faust at the entrance to the Keller. Tradition is that if you rub the foot of Faust you will one day return there. The food in Auerbachs is goo and well worth eating there. Great specialist shops in the "passage" in particular the wine and spirit shop. What is also worth doing is is the tour to the rooms that are closed to the public. Auerbachs Keller dates to the 1700's but there are rooms that date back to 1530 and a couple in which Martin Luther hid in, while avoiding the Catholic Church. Through another door and down some stairs will take yo back to the 1300's to a little cellar. Eerie.

3. St. Thomas Church

Thomaskirchhof 18, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 222240 [email protected] http://www.thomaskirche.org
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4.5 based on 1,456 reviews

St. Thomas Church

Bach served as the choirmaster at this church, to which his grave was moved in 1949, for the last 27 years of his life.

Reviewed By Fletch1946 - Fair Haven, United States

Thomaskirche is a beautiful church in downtown Leipzig. It is very close to the train station. Aside from being of historical interest, it as a pace where Johann Sebastian Bach led the famed Boys Choir for thirty years, where he wrote about one cantata week for those thirty years and is now (they think) buried.you can lear about that mystery when you visit. Worth your time.

4. Bach Museum

Thomaskirchhof 15/16, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 9137202 http://www.bachmuseumleipzig.de/
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4.5 based on 552 reviews

Bach Museum

A museum celebrating the life and works of classical music guru Bach.

Reviewed By darrylt187 - St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Right next to St Thomas's Church sits the unobtrusive but remarkable Bach Museum and Archives. It has an excellent display and perfect audio guide for international languages.

5. Botanischer Garten

Linnestr. 1, 04103, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 9736850 http://www.bota.uni-leipzig.de/start/
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Botanischer Garten

6. Museum der Bildenden Kunste

Katharinenstr. 10, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 216990 [email protected] http://www.mdbk.de/
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Museum der Bildenden Kunste

This museum houses a spectacular collection of Renaissance painting.

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

Great museum, best one in the city for sure. Four floors of lots of artwork from renaissance, barroque and modernism. Takes hours to fully appreciate. Loved it

7. Museum in der Runden Ecke

Dittrichring 24 North of Thomaskirche, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 9612443 [email protected] http://www.runde-ecke-leipzig.de
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Museum in der Runden Ecke

Original office of the secret police. The building now presents these police documents and their surveillance equipment to the public.

Reviewed By AnselmColom - Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom

A very interesting museum set in the building of the subject matter. A look at the rise and fall of the Stasi political police force of East Germany and their methods of work. Plenty of stuff on display. All in German but an English guide is available for 5 euros. Free to get in. The guide does not cover everything but is comprehensive none the less. Will need around 90 mins here if doing the guide or otherwise 20 mins max.

8. Zoo Leipzig

Pfaffendorfer-Strasse 29, 04105, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 5933385 [email protected] http://www.zoo-leipzig.de
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Zoo Leipzig

Erkunden Sie eine faszinierende Wildnis – mitten in Leipzig. Bei uns erleben Sie Artenvielfalt pur und naturnah gestaltete Lebensräume in sechs aufregenden Erlebniswelten. Sie erfahren, warum Natur- und Artenschutz wichtig sind und können 365 Tage im Jahr auf Entdeckungstour gehen.

Reviewed By kirstenw235 - Bad Homburg, Germany

I just spent the day at Zoo Leipzig with my 3 daughters, ages 10, 13, and 17. What a fantastic place! It took us about 6 hours to get through the entire zoo. As with most city zoos, space is at a premium, but this zoo is laid out well, the animals seem very happy, and there are multiple viewing opportunities at each exhibit. Nearly every single plaque is fully translated in English too, which is really great. Also, there are many Coronavirus precautions in place. Lots of sanitizing stations, and masks are required in all the buildings. Definitely a great way to spend the day! Highly recommended!!

9. St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

Nikolaikirchhof 3, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 1245380 [email protected] http://www.nikolaikirche.de/
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4.5 based on 1,255 reviews

St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

Reviewed By jordanellie41 - Bolton, United Kingdom

This church looks a bit dated from the outside but is vast in size and sits in a small square in a busy pedestrian area. But inside it is truly majestic with its high white pillars topped with its green palms all around the church. The altar is big and wonderous with many pictures adorning its walls to the backdrop of large coloured windows. The pews are different too in a cream colour instead of the usual wooden variety. This is not to be missed because of its splendour but also because it was where the locals first started meeting to protest against the regime.

10. Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig

Goldschmidtstr. 12, 04103, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 9628820 [email protected] http://www.mendelssohn-haus.de
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Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig

Classical music fans will appreciate a visit to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's home (now a museum) and his music salon where we hold concerts every Sunday at 11:00. Find information about Mendelssohn's family, esp. about his sister Fanny Hensel.

Reviewed By DaleCheshire

This museum is a masterclass in how to construct a museum (and most in Germany are). Mendelssohn's house has been furnished, by and large, just how it was in the composer's day. There's a beautiful garden, too, welcoming staff and a tranquil atmosphere. A fully comprehensive monument to Mendelssohn, his wife and his sister. There is a room where you can 'conduct' some of his pieces and 'control' the 'orchestra', a room where you can listen to all of Mendelssohn's music and a garden house with a current temporary exhibition on Beethoven, with several of his pieces to listen to.

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