A local's guide to Leipzig, Germany

A local's guide to Leipzig, Germany

Discover the charm of Leipzig's history and alternative scene! ✨ In this guide, I've curated the essence of this unique city, presenting not only the must-see sights but also hidden gems that capture Leipzig's artistic soul. THIS GUIDE INCLUDES: ❋ The most important sights ❋ Unique creative spots and hidden gems ❋ Vegan Food spots and Cafés ❋ The best accommodations ❋ Vintage and second-hand shops To support me you can follow me on Instagram @enkybe or leave a tip for this free guide! :)
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Sightseeing

Marktplatz Leipzig
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Beautiful square in front of the old town hall.
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St. Thomas Church
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The place where Johann Sebastian Bach used to work as "Kapellmeister".
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Augustusplatz
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The city's largest square and one of the largest squares in Europe. Really beautiful by night!
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Völkerschlachtdenkmal
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A must-visit! The Völkerschlachtdenkmal (locals call it "Völki") was the site of the 1813 Battle of Leipzig.
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City-Hochhaus Leipzig
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I recommend visiting the Panorama Tower which is a lookout point that offers you the best view over Leipzig.
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Leipzig Panometer
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A 360° panorama museum with a changing program of exhibitions.
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Creative spots and hidden gems

Feinkostgelände
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Alternative cultural center in the south of Leipzig. A mix of art, creative shops and events like the outdoor cinema nights in August. Here you can find the famous "Löffelfamilie" neon sign!
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Skate & Graffiti Park
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A true hidden gem full of streetart! Walking around the park feels like walking through a museum.
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Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei
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A former cotton mill that is now used for art galleries, studios and restaurants.
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Sachsenbrücke Leipzig
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A hotspot to hang out, especially in summer.
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Restaurants with vegan options

Atacolypse
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An outdoor restaurant offering authentic tacos.
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Dina Falafel
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The best falafel place in town offering budget-friendly and tasty dishes!
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Deli
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Creative vegan burgers. Can be hard to get a table since the restaurant is really small, so be there early!
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Vleischerei Haschke
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All vegan! Offers Gyros, Kebabs, Burgers, traditional german Currywurst and more. They have another restaurant in Lindenau.
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Umaii Ramenbar
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The best ramen in town! A lot of vegan options to choose from.
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Coffee and Desserts

Eisdiele Brakers Go
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Ice cream shop in the alternative district of Connewitz. I recommend the soy vanilla and soy chocolate ice cream :)
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roots. plantcafe
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A unique mix of café and plant shop!
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Jeepney Café
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Amazing breakfast. Offers raw cacao from the Philippines!
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Where to stay

Hostel & Garten Eden
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Creative hostel designed by different local artists. Located in the beautiful West of Leipzig, only a 15 minute tram ride away from the city center.
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Multitude Hostel
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A former abandoned house transformed into a hostel with a bar!
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Vienna House Easy Hotel
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Located in the heart of Leipzig! Offers regional products and a cozy lobby space. A 2 minute walk will take you right to the central train station.
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Book Hotel Leipzig
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Top rated hotel shaped like a book from the outside :) Offers breakfast buffet.
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Vintage Shops

KAZIMIR thrift and Handmade
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Offers really unique handmade products!
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Küss mich wach Second hand vintage Damen und Herren
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Really well arranged and organized shop!
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Hilde tanzt - secondhand & Lieblingsstücke
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A lot of iconic clothes with vintage patterns.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I'm Enky, a digital nomad traveling the world in a self converted van! 🚐 My passions are planning trips and finding the best vegan cafés wherever I go - while staying budget-friendly. I'll be traveling from Canada to Argentina starting in May 2024 🌎 so more guides to come 🥰
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