Shopping – Leipzig

Leipzig offers an excellent range of shops and boutiques. There are high-quality specialist stores in the stylish ambience of the larger arcades. The Hauptbahnhof Promenaden at the main railway station has chic boutiques, and Mädler and Specks Hof arcades also offer exclusive shopping. A wide selection of shops and department stores can be found in Hainstrasse, Nikolaistrasse and Petersstrasse.

Mädler shopping arcade

This old property is a fine example of Leipzig's historical mercantile buildings. With its luxury shops and boutiques, it is the grandest of Leipzig's shopping arcades and is also one of the few to have been fully preserved. It connects with the Königshaus and Messehof arcades. Auerbachs Keller restaurant is also here.

Hauptbahnhof Promenaden

Leipzig's main railway station has 26 platforms. It is Europe's biggest railway terminus and one of its biggest passenger stations. Since its modernisation and the incorporation of the Hauptbahnhof Promenaden, it is now a fully integrated shopping and services centre on three levels (approx. 30,000m²). It has around 140 shops which are open until 10pm.

Markets

Leipzig's markets selling fresh regional produce are very popular. The Saturday markets at the Festwiese near the central stadium and on the grounds of the old exhibition centre have everything your heart could desire. An antiques and bric-à-brac market takes place on the first weekend of every month. There are also traditional farmers' markets in May/June and the Christmas market with the biggest Advent calendar in the world.