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Shopping in Leipzig

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View of the Karstadt building in Leipzig on Petersstraße; a great place for shopping, recreational venue
Shopping in Leipzig leaves nothing to be desired. © Philipp Kirschner

Shopping centre in Leipzig

Höfe am Brühl

Since 2012, the Höfe am Brühl, a modern, inner-city shopping centre, has been inviting you to shop, stroll, eat and drink.
View of Leipzig Central Station from the air, with the Promenadenring to the left, shopping, arrival, transport

Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig

The shopping centre in Europe's largest terminus station attracts up to 70,000 visitors daily from Leipzig, the region and all parts of the country.

Weekly markets in Leipzig

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Weekly Market in front of the Old Town Hall © Robin Kunz

The Leipzig weekly markets on the marketplace offer fresh goods such as fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and eggs - mostly from the region.

Those who prefer to admire the bustling market from a distance can do so comfortably from one of the many cafés nearby. 

Strolling in the city

Shopping in Leipzig is a true experience! The retail shops in the city centre attract shopping enthusiasts from near and far.

The Petersstraße and Grimmaische Straße are now among Germany's most popular shopping streets. In addition, Leipzig offers lavishly restored historic buildings housing exclusive shops.

Experience extraordinary shopping flair in Leipzig's network of historical shopping arcades and courtyards, one-of-a-kind in Germany!

Tip: combine a city tour with a shopping tour. In between, you can recharge in one of the numerous restaurants and at the end of the day, bask in your post-shopping glow in a bar or pub.

Leipzig Shopping Arcade Festival

Part 5 of the video series, "Leipzig Arcades" focuses on the "Passagenfest" (Leipzig Shopping Arcade Festival), architecture in Leipzig, Wilhelminian style, trade fair city, shopping

Unique shopping

View of the entrance to MRS Hippie in the "Feinkost" building on the "Karli" in Leipzig's Südvorstadt, a great place for shopping, recreational venue
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A detour away from the central shopping streets in Leipzig is also worthwhile.

Anyone who likes unique or second-hand items will love the Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse - not only in terms of shopping, but also for its restaurants and pubs. Between every bar or café, there are shops worth a look.

Quirky and hip shopping opportunities await collector along Karl-Heine-Straße in Plagwitz. A look at the events calendar is especially worthwhile, because once a year the street becomes a promenade for the "Boulevard Heine" event. At the street festival BoHei & Tamtam, you'll find handmade, unique products. Artists, artisans, craftsmen, designers and other creative people offer their goods.

Shopping in Leipzig

View of the Café Kümmel Apotheke in the Mädler-Passage which is the most famous example of the special courtyard and passage architecture in Leipzig, and where today your can find many fine shops, culture

Mädler Passage (Grimmaische Straße/Neumarkt)

Leipzig's most impressive arcade is the best place to experience the architectural and historical grandeur of this city of trade fairs and commerce. You're invited - to enjoy, wander and marvel.
View into the inner courtyard of the Dresdner Hof, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Dresdner Hof (Neumarkt)

Dresdner Hof was built after the Städtisches Kaufhaus as the second city palace of the Mustermesse (samples fair). At that time, it was the third largest exhibition building in the city centre.
View of the Old Town Hall at Market Square, which, until 1905, housed the City Administration Offices and which is now home to the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum and a plethora of shops, cultural venue, shopping, sights, museums in Leipzig, architecture
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Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall is a historic building in the centre of Leipzig. This city landmark is located directly on the market square.
View of the front of "Specks Hof" arcade in the Old Town, which serves as an example of Leipzig's typical architecture for courtyards and arcades, and which, today, is a great spot for shopping, recreational venue

Speck’s Hof (Reichsstraße)

Speck's Hof is the oldest preserved arcade in Leipzig and is considered one of the architectural highlights of the city.
View into the Ritterpassage near the central station which is an example of the architecture of the courtyards and passages in Leipzig and offers space for shops for browsing and shopping, culture

Ritterpassage (Richard Wagner Straße/Brühl)

From the main station, the Ritterpassage leads you right into the city centre of Leipzig. The installed windmill is sure to catch your eye!
View into the theatre passage near St. Nicholas Church which leads to Goethestraße and is an example of the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig as well as being known for browsing and shopping, culture

Theaterpassage (Goethestraße/Ritterstraße)

A short-cut to the former New Theatre at Augustusplatz was created with the construction of the Theatrepassage.

Höfe am Brühl

Since 2012, the Höfe am Brühl, a modern, inner-city shopping centre, has been inviting you to shop, stroll, eat and drink.
View into the Staedtisches Kaufhaus which exemplifies the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig and is perfect for shopping, leisure activities, culture.

Städtisches Kaufhaus (Neumarkt)

The historic Messepalast is regarded worldwide as the world's first example of the newly designed trade fair buildings from the end of the 19th century.
View into the Königshaus arcade near the Mädler arcade, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Königshaus Passage (at the market)

On the southern side of Leipzig Market is the Königshaus, whose arcade enhances the building with a large number of shops.
View into the passage of Steibs Hof which is an example of the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig and is suitable for browsing and shopping, culture

Steibs Hof/Dussmann Arcade (Nikolaistraße/Brühl boulevard)

Steib's court at the Dussmann Arcade is an example of neo-baroque in Leipzig. The sandstone decor of the accentuated central axis trumps even the richest town house façades of the 18th century.
View of Leipzig Central Station from the air, with the Promenadenring to the left, shopping, arrival, transport

Promenaden Hauptbahnhof Leipzig

The shopping centre in Europe's largest terminus station attracts up to 70,000 visitors daily from Leipzig, the region and all parts of the country.
View into the inner courtyard of Strohsackpassage which is an example of the architecture of the courtyards and passages in Leipzig and is today great for shopping and browsing, culture

Strohsack Arcade (Nikolaistraße / Ritterstraße)

The commercial building with the Strohsack Arcade houses numerous restaurants, shops and the Leipziger Funzel cabaret. The arcade leads through three differently-designed courtyards.
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Bauwenshaus (Burgplatz)

With its atrium covered with glass, the Bauwens Haus represents a new design aspect in the city centre.
View of Galeria Kaufhof in Grimmaischen Straße where you can browse and shop, leisure.

Galeria Kaufhof (Neumarkt)

The department store, newly built in 2001, is integrated structurally and architecturally into Leipzig's arcade system.
View into the sky along the house façade in the inner courtyard of Barthels Hof where a restaurant is also located, gastronomy in Leipzig, inn, specialities, architecture, culture
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Barthels Hof (Hainstraße)

The historic building complex runs from the market square to Kleine Fleischergasse and is one of the most striking buildings in Leipzig's city centre.
View into the sky from the inner courtyard of the König-Albert-Haus on Leipzig's Market Square. An example of the courtyard and arcade architecture in Leipzig. Today the Central Cabaret and the Blue Salon are located here, culture

König-Albert-Haus (Markt/Barfußgäßchen)

The König-Albert-Haus arcade connects the market and Barfußgäßchen together via two courtyards.
View of the façade of the Petershof in the Petersstraße, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Petershof (Petersstraße)

The former Petershof exhibition building used to be the venue of the Capitol Cinema and was used as a fashion department store for many years.
View into the inner courtyard of the Jägerhof which is a great example of the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig and is today especially perfect for shopping, culture

Jägerhof (Große Fleischergasse/Hainstraße)

The Passage Kino in the former Jägerhof exhibition centre is a traditional cinema location in Leipzig's city centre.
View into Oelßners Hof's interior courtyard, an example of courtyard and arcade architecture in Leipzig, which today, mainly serves for shopping, additionally luring passers-by in with its restaurants, culture, gastronomy

Oelßners Hof (Nikolaistraße/Ritterstraße)

The neo-baroque sandstone façades take you back to the glamorous days of the Leipzig fur trade.
View of the façade of the Taschenkaufhaus (handbag department store) where you can browse and shop for handbags, leisure facilities
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Taschenkaufhaus Leipzig

At Taschenkaufhaus Leipzig, customers can choose from more than 12,000 bags, backpacks, luggage or wallets by more than 70 brands.
Kleines Joachimsthal entrance which is an example of the courtyard and arcade architecture in Leipzig and is great for browsing and shopping, culture

Kleines Joachimsthal (Hainstraße/Kleiner Fleischergasse)

In the 18th century, the Kleines Joachimsthal was considered one of the best-known restaurants in Leipzig. Since its renovation in 2012, you can once again walk through the whole arcade.
View into the Hansa-Haus courtyard which exemplifies the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig and is perfect for shopping, leisure activities, culture.

Hansa Haus (Grimmaische Straße)

The Hansa Haus is characterised by a modern façade design and the glass-covered courtyard.
View of the Brühl Arcade inner courtyard, which houses the Fischer Art studio and is also an example of the architecture in Leipzig of courtyards and arcades, browsing, shopping, culture, etc

Brühl-Arkade (Brühl/Richard Wagner Straße)

While strolling through the small arcades between Richard Wagner Straße and Brühl you can combine shopping with a visit to the studio of the Leipzig artist Michael Fischer-Art.
View of the Petersbogen arcade in Petersstraße where you can shop, leisure facilities

Petersbogen (Petersstraße)

The Petersbogen combines shopping, architecture and the flair of Leipzig's city centre in an exciting way.
View of the Leibniz statue on campus near the University of Leipzig's Audimax with the City-Hochhaus in the background, architecture, courtyards

Inner courtyard of the University (Grimmaische Straße)

The Leibniz Forum in the courtyard of Leipzig University houses the memorial of one of the institution's most famous graduates.
View into the inner courtyard of the Jägerhof, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Kretschmanns Hof (Katharinenstraße/Blauer and goldener Stern (Hainstraße))

One of the famous Leipzig Arcades runs through Kretschmanns Hof. This serves as a direct shortcut to Hainstraße.
View into the inner courtyard of the Marktgalerie, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Marktgalerie (Markt/Klostergasse)

The Marktgalerie is one of the newest shopping arcades in Leipzig and promises first-class shopping directly at Leipzig's Market Square.
View of the façade of the Handelshof, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Handelshof (Grimmaische Straße)

The Handelshof connects Naschmarkt and Reichsstraße and today houses the Steigenberger Grandhotel.
View into the courtyard of Hof Neubau which is formed by a ring of residential buildings with shops and restaurants near the market square, architecture in Leipzig, arcades, culture

Hof Neubau (Böttchergäßchen/Salzgäßchen)

The Hof Neubau comprises the inner courtyard including the fountain of a residential building, which is located directly next to the Old Town Hall.
View into the inner courtyard of the Hof Großer Joachimsthal which is an example of the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig and is also great for shopping and browsing, culture

Großer Joachimsthal (Katharinenstraße/Hainstraße)

The Großer Joachimsthal is located next to the neighbouring Kleine Joachimsthal and connects Hainstraße with Katharinenstraße.
View into Handwerkerpassage on Leipzig's Market Square which is an example of courtyard and arcade architecture in Leipzig but is also great for browsing, shopping, and having a meal in the outdoor seating, culture

Handwerkerpassage (Markt/Klostergasse)

The former "Kaufhalle am Markt" is considered to be one of the last examples of the Warenmesse's arcade building. The new Handwerkerpassage was inaugurated in 1989.
View of the Karstadt building in Leipzig on Petersstraße; a great place for shopping, recreational venue

Karstadt (Neumarkt)

The Karstadt department store on Petersstraße offers you numerous shopping options and an underground car park over an area of 33,000 m².
View of the façade of the Stentzlers Hos, which is an example of the architecture of Leipzig's courtyards and arcades, but today is particularly suitable for shopping, culture

Stentzlers Hof (Petersstraße/Peterskirchhof)

Stentzlers Hof connects Petersstraße with the Peterskirchhof. Life pulsates around the imposing corner building on Petersstraße - then and now.
View of the Webers Hof entrance near the market square, which is an example of the courtyard and arcade architecture in Leipzig but is now great for browsing and shopping, culture

Webers Hof (Hainstraße/Kleine Fleischergasse)

Webers Hof is one of Leipzig's most important town houses, built during the transition from Renaissance to Baroque.
Entrance to the Blauer Hecht arcade, whose architecture is a great example of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig, culture

Blauer Hecht (Nikolaistraße)

This arcade is unmistakable thanks to its distinctive building sign. Above the entrance is a blue pike.
View into the Messehof arcade near the Mädler arcade which exemplifies the architecture of the courtyards and arcades in Leipzig and is perfect for shopping, leisure activities, culture.

Messehof Arcade (Petersstraße/Neumarkt)

The Messehof Arcade is one of the more recent arcades in Leipzig. It runs between Neumarkt and Petersstraße.