- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig
Major fine arts museum with works from Old Masters to contemporary artists, housed in a striking glass cube in the city center.
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Rome to Leipzig flight
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Complete guide to Leipzig
Things to do in Leipzig
Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
- Must visit
Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig
Museum on German history since 1945, especially everyday life in East Germany and reunification, with strong permanent exhibitions in a central location.
- Recommended
Bach Museum Leipzig
Compact but excellent museum on Johann Sebastian Bach, located beside St. Thomas Church and featuring manuscripts, instruments, and interactive exhibits.
- Must visit
Marktplatz Leipzig
Historic market square framed by major civic buildings, lively year-round and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
- Must visit
Mädler Passage
Elegant historic shopping arcade famous for architecture, atmosphere, and connections to Auerbachs Keller; highly photogenic and central.
- Recommended
Augustusplatz
Large central square surrounded by the opera, Gewandhaus, and university buildings, showing Leipzig’s monumental urban character.
- Gluten-free
Leipziger Allerlei
A classic Leipzig vegetable dish of peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, traditionally enriched with crayfish tails and butter. It is the city’s signature specialty.
- Vegetarian
Leipziger Lerche
A famous Leipzig pastry made from shortcrust with a sweet filling of almonds, nuts and jam. It replaced the historic bird dish and is now an iconic local sweet.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Gose
A traditional top-fermented sour wheat beer from the Leipzig region, known for its slightly salty, coriander-spiced taste. It is one of the area’s most distinctive drinks.
Barthels Hof
Traditional Leipzig restaurant and beer tavern serving Saxon specialties in a historic courtyard setting. A reliable choice for regional food and local atmosphere.
Panorama Tower Restaurant
Well-known higher-end restaurant with panoramic city views, offering modern German and international cooking in an elegant setting.
Auerbachs Keller Leipzig
Historic vaulted restaurant inside Mädler Passage, famous for classic Saxon dishes and its long association with Goethe. Atmospheric and very established.
Euro
Generally moderate by German standards: public transport and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels during fairs and events can be pricier.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for kebab, bakery, or simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-30 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants by stating the total when paying.
LeipzigMOVE
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 3.20
- Day pass
- EUR 9.60
To the city center
Leipzig/Halle Airport -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 18 km
- Travel time
- 14 min
- Tap-in is not used; carry a valid ticket before boarding and validate it if required on tram or bus platforms and in vehicles.
- Card payment is available in the LeipzigMOVE app and at many ticket machines, but not always directly on board every tram or bus.
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