--- title: "Strohsackpassage (Nikolaistraße / Ritterstraße)" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/strohsackpassage-nikolaistrasse-ritterstrasse" description: "In the heart of the old town, you can stroll through the stores and admire the unusual architecture. Mushroom-shaped metal columns that rise strikingly into the air - they are the hallmark of the Strohsackpassage. Since the new commercial building with passage was opened in 1997, restaurants, stores, a walk-in clock and the Lancaster University Leipzig - the first campus of a British university in Germany - have been united under one roof. The passage owes its name Strohsack to the town house at Ritterstraße 7, which was integrated into the commercial building complex.A special feature is Europe's largest floor clock, whose hands depict a male and a female figure. It is fully functional and accessible.In the middle is a 13-metre-high atrium, which is enhanced by numerous sculptures." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/925045/46a8ad32a2521248d45c074195b45033a08207a808d9bdba9676476949e699ca/strohsackpassage-architecture-of-the-h-246-fe-and-passages-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Strohsackpassage (Nikolaistraße / Ritterstraße) =============================================== - Pedestrian zone - Retail Strohsackpassage - Architecture of the Höfe and passages in Leipzig Strohsackpassage Entrance - Architecture of the Höfe and Passages in Leipzig The commercial building with the Strohsackpassage is home to numerous restaurants, stores and Lancaster University Leipzig. In the heart of the old town, you can stroll through the stores and admire the unusual architecture. Mushroom-shaped metal columns that rise strikingly into the air - they are the hallmark of the Strohsackpassage. Since the new commercial building with passage was opened in 1997, restaurants, stores, a walk-in clock and the - the first campus of a British university in Germany - have been united under one roof. The passage owes its name Strohsack to the town house at Ritterstraße 7, which was integrated into the commercial building complex. A special feature is Europe's largest floor clock, whose hands depict a male and a female figure. It is fully functional and accessible. In the middle is a 13-metre-high atrium, which is enhanced by numerous sculptures. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer Directions & Parking facilities Public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Augustusplatz (lines 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16). The destination is about a 450m walk from there. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Leipzig, Markt. Car: Use the surrounding parking garages around the city center. The nearest parking garage is B+B Parkhaus (Am Hallischen Tor 2, 04109 Leipzig). Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Show - Place of interest - Retail - Pedestrian zone - Pedestrian zone - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 79.30 km - Cycling 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route Contact Nikolaistraße 10 04109 Leipzig