Beautiful church with stained glass windows. We had the pleasure of attending a musical showcase with the Thomanerchor Leipzig. This was such an amazing experience. When visiting remember to also look up at the domed roof and admire the small intricate designs.

Bach's church where he worked and lived, and is buried. This is a must-see If you are in Leipzig. The interior is beautiful with stained glass and various carvings and ornamentation. The church and connected buildings are very large. I saw a couple school groups here.

Seeing Bach's church was the reason we came to Germany and it didn't disappoint, at least according to my Bachophile son. It was easy to buy tickets at the door and you could easily see the whole thing in 30 minutes. But very contemplative and it's fun to imagine history's greatest composer walking those same steps. I'd recommend bringing some headsets and Bach albums (although the museum next door had ample samples) as it was silent when we were there. There's a few interesting artifacts from Bach.

I visited this church in March, 2025. I was deeply moved to visit this church, so rich in history and positive energy. Moreover, I felt the timelessness of Bach’s notes resonating throughout the space. It was truly thrilling! 💖

Beautiful church with excellent comprehensive guide in English. Don't miss the Bach artefacts in the small room on the right of the main entrance. Interesting stained glass and contemporary Bach organ. For those following Martin Luther, there's a window of him with Frederick the Wise and Melanchthon.

st. thomas church (thomaskirche) in leipzig is famous for its music. it's where j.s. bach worked for 27 years and is buried. it's also home to the legendary st. thomas boys choir (thomanerchor) – try to catch their weekly performances (motets) if you can. it's a beautiful, historic church and a must-see for any music fan in leipzig

If you have interest in the history of J.S Bach & view his final resting place, Leipzig is the city you must visit. Visited the church on a weekday, not too crowded which makes it pleasant to walk around. Beautiful church with Cathedral glass design with J.S Bach & Mendelssohn.

We love the museum— informative, fun, beautiful— especially the room where you could compose a song and the orchestra room. The young lady staff member inside the museum was lovely. The only downside was when we purchased the ticket. The old lady was incredibly grumpy and rude. How can you put a person like that as the first tourist touchpoint!?!

The museum isn’t very big, and that’s exactly what makes it so enjoyable. What makes this museum especially fun are the interactive elements. You’re not just a spectator, but also a participant. There are installations you can try out or listen to, which makes the experience more vivid and personal. For anyone who loves classical art and culture, this place is truly worth a visit.

Such an amazing venue to learn about the timeline of one of the best composers of all time. The house is quite big with detailed description of Bach's musical stories. Interactive listening session is available inside. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys Bach's music!

We enjoyed our visit very much. The museum is light, bright and well laid out. The exhibits are engaging and varied and we learnt a lot about Bach and Leipzig. I couldn't ask for more from a museum.

Wonderful, not to be missed museum on J. S. Bach's life and musical career. And it was free with English audio guide! The highlight for me, and I suspect other classical music lovers was the original and only remaining organ that he sat and played at next door St. Thomas church (which also must be seen). Quite sublime to think about.

Brilliant. A great overview of the great man and his stay in Leipzig. Definitely recommend the audio guide as it adds a lot of context to the exhibits and it's not too wordy. Highly recommend a visit here.

As a public museum, I'm not sure that this is very successful. It's probably very interesting to musicologists and composers (one of whom I accompanied). But I found the two rooms stuffy, stark, and uncomfortable. The only exhibit of note was the one displaying the use of his music in contemporary songs. To be honest, I enjoyed the garden more.

Very pretty church inside, and amazing cold-war era history to it. In fact I think one of the Stasi has been working in the Church since the wall came down judging by his manner when I visited a few weeks ago. OK so I was taking a photo (apologies as I never realised that taking a picture of a building that is dedicated to a make-believe figure is disrespectful, and I don't remember seeing Thou Shalt Not Take Pictures In My Holy Buildings in the commandments when Charlton Heston brought them forth from high upon a Hollywood hill somewhere), but this guy was just plain self righteous and rude. Be polite, and treat us mere mortal sinners as human beings. We make mistakes so why not forgive us our trespasses. Hmmm....where have I heard that phrase before?

This church is deeply intertwined with history, offering a unique glimpse into the past. A must-visit for anyone interested in architecture and cultural heritage!

If you're visiting Leipzig, St. Nicholas Church is an absolute must-see. While it's historically and religiously significant, it's also an incredibly meaningful place in the history of music—making it especially memorable for those who love music and the arts. I’ve visited two years in a row to attend performances during the Bach Festival, and each time was a rich and unique experience thanks to the world-class music and the special atmosphere that only this venue can offer. Located right in the city center, the church is easily accessible and surrounded by plenty of other attractions and dining options within walking distance.

OK, I must confess that this is a place with a very specific focus (JS Bach) and purpose (to draw us into the life and music of Bach) - and I happen to be a Bach junkie. Having said that, it is a beautiful church and the Friday/Sunday concerts are excellent (and packed). It is helpful to realize, however, that everything is in German, and that Leipzigers are not as proficient in English as others in Europe.

While it feels strange to “rate” a church, I choose to do so in order to help maintain awareness of the importance of this church both as a place of worship and with its important place in music history. This is, after all, the church where Johan Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece, the St. John Passion, was first performed. During his many years of tenure in charge of the liturgical music for all of Leipzig’s churches at the time, Bach would have performed, directed the choir and written music for this church on numerous occasions.

It’s a highly historical place for the German reunification. It’s the place where protests were located and German people in the GDR gathered to stand up against the socialist regime. It’s a must see when in Leipzig! It’s free to visit but 3 Euro for pictures. It’s wonderfully renovated and colourful. Sometimes you even have the possibility to listen to concerts.

Beautiful church, which is best known for the weekly peace prayers that started during the Cold War and continue to this day. There is a small exhibition about this prayer movement.

Lots of good restaurants including Tills Tunnel

Premium shopping area. Traditional European look and well displayed shops, not so wide but good enough space corridors.

Very well decorated for the Christmas season. Cafes/Bars available to sit an watch the day pass by. Not a busy place but very pleasant

Very beatuful structure but important is down stairs restaurant. This is very old wine house Gothe came here many years and write Faust here and desciribe wine house open evening

It's an amazing shopping destination and has a beautiful interior design

It’s a very beautiful passage with many restaurants, boutiques, & saloon.

The old historical passage where inside you can find so many good coffee&tea shops, restaurants, boutiques, delicatessen.

At the entrance, a welcoming entrance with an airy crypt with heating. On the first floor there was a film that explains the entire history from the origins in the early 1800s to the present day. Viewing is recommended. Then you climb up to the first internal cornice, which is very overhanging. You then climb to the upper floors, and then you reach the first external cornice located under the feet of the statues that can be seen from outside. You can take the elevator up to that level. From there, you climb to the highest part of the building with a very narrow but well-made stone staircase. A visit is recommended to better understand the history of the city. Full adult ticket price €12

A stunning monument that witnessed through its history empires, kingdoms and republics coming and going…. A must see by everyone who loves history! Fabulous views to the city as well as relaxing beautiful park!

Great experience with a rich history. I chose a non audio self tour and would highly recommend this. It's a place of reflection and would rather go undisturbed. The staircase to the top is steep though. Just so you know 😉

If you had only one thing to do in Leipzig, please visit this place. This monument is the tallest in all of Europe and it commemorates the war that broke Napoleon. No tickets required

This intense and impressive monument is a MUST SEE if you are in Leipzig. The scale is stunning and is reminiscent of the Mines of Moria in Lord of the Rings. There are multiple lifts but if you want to get to the top viewing area, you have to use the stairs and it is a little walk. No bad, but most people emerged a little winded and sweaty. The sweeping views of Leipzig are great and, if you go on a sunny day, you can see many miles/kilometers in every direction. Highly recommended.

A really impressive monument. It really makes you feel the enormity of the event being memorialized much like the World War I monument in Kansas City. There was a feeling of heaviness about the monument and it made me feel retrospective. A very nice visit. A stroll through the cemetery nextdoor is also warranted.

the monument to the battle of the nations in leipzig is a massive, seriously impressive monument commemorating napoleon's defeat in the 1813 battle. it's one of europe's largest, and you can climb to the top for panoramic views of leipzig. inside, the huge stone figures are really powerful. it's a bit outside the city center but easily reached by tram and definitely worth a visit for its history and scale

I've always wanted to visit this famous place, and today I finally had the chance since I was out in the city for some errands and decided to have lunch there. We visited just before 2 PM, and since it was a quiet time with fewer customers, we were able to get seated immediately. The peaceful and calm atmosphere made for a relaxing meal and good conversation. Thanks to that, we didn’t have to wait or make a reservation, which was very convenient. However, after being shown to our seats, it took about 10 minutes before we could place our order. The appetizer (soup) was served approximately 25 minutes later, and the main dishes arrived about 30 minutes after that. Altogether, from being seated to receiving our main courses, it took nearly an hour. Fortunately, we had plenty of time today, but if you’re on a tight schedule, I recommend planning accordingly and arriving with extra time. The staff was polite, the food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. The interior had warm colors and a clean, well-organized feel, which added to the pleasant atmosphere.

This is an old German restaurant in the heart of Leipzig. According to urban legend, it's mentioned in Goethe's immortal Faust. It's advisable to make a reservation, although we were able to find a seat. I really liked the ambiance and service, but the food could have been better.

I went there based on the reviews. Honestly the food portions are huge me & my wife ordered 2 veal schnitzel plates and I believe one was enough with an appetiser perhaps. Now the atmosphere inside was quite chic and the waiters were quite nice however, it was definitely over priced and there was a rusty smell inside that would not make you comfortable to stay for long. Keep in mind you would pay for almost anything. I paid 2€ for tap water for 2 cups !! and 2€ to take the leftovers as takeaway which was completely weird for me !! And to top it off using the bathroom was 0.5€ per visit can you imagine this !!!. I would honestly think there are way cheaper places to try the same dish in Leipzig than this one, definitely a touristic trap!!

Food was cold and overall Atmosphere was below expectations. Price performance wasn't appropriate. Service personel was very kind.

Soooo where should I start? Of you are thinking about onion soup- just know- there are 6 spoons of broth and everything else is bread😤, although they food with cheese. Beef - hmm… I could eat it as it smelled like liver, brrr… We also got the kids fish dish with mashed potatoes and spinach ( both sides were good ) and fish was over dried 😆 by the way, kids portion was Huge! I watched a video of Leipzig before coming to this restaurant and I think this place is overrated. Staff: very knowledgeable and friendly! Our waitress spoke English, was super nice! It’s just the food that wasn’t great. Also, the house wine - meh Sooo with that being said, it is still a restaurant and it should be about food..

I was there when I was trveling Leipzig alone. The gradness of the Hall might make you feel intimidated—especiallt when you are alone or small group — but don't hesitate get to the staff and ask for a table! All the staffs are well trained and friendly. But I need to remind you that they might be busy in the rush hour. And the cuisine and beer was perfcet. First it seems a bit overpriced but after you get all the service(including delicous cuisine) you will find it worth paying it! Normally people get disappointed by the unfriendly service that got from tourist spot, it was not the case of Auerbach Keller! Thanks for the unforgettable experience

I’d always thought that if I ever came to Leipzig I had to eat here—after all, it’s the restaurant from Goethe’s Faust. True to its reputation, the place is huge, packed with people and pleasantly chaotic. By the time I’d soaked in the bustling atmosphere, I’d already lost the energy to think and just ordered something at random… which turned out to have slightly chewy meat. My friend’s dish with two potatoes and rotkraut looked way better so I shamelessly stole bites… Still, the interior is full of objects and details that evoke Faust and the atmosphere is fantastic. Definitely worth visiting at least once for the experience!

We enjoyed our dinner there! Amazing steaks, crafted beer, great atmosphere of a good German restaurant. Hoping to come back again!

I love German food, and the one here is amazing. I was so obsessed with the cabbage (served with Schweinshaxe) that I asked the waiter how to cook it at home. Hopefully, I’ll manage. The beer is delicious too. I’ll definitely come back if I visit beautiful Leipzig again 💕

A true authentic place to eat German cuisine. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food tastes delicious and you can try different beers at once. Furthermore there's a little shop in the restaurant where you can buy nice things.

Great service, delicious food, incredible atmosphere. We will definitely be back again.

I’m usually not a big fan of ‘traditional German’ restaurants because the stereotypes often prove true. I expected an old-fashioned, typical, slightly unfriendly place — but I was very positively surprised! Ratskeller has a great atmosphere and an impressive menu with innovative, newly created dishes that are anything but boring. We will definitely come back.

It was an amazing experience! The Haxen was absolutely delicious-especially with mustard-and the BBQ beer cocktail had such a fantastic flavor. It was my first beer cocktail ever, and I’m really glad I chose this place for that experience. I especially want to thank the wonderful server with the black ponytail and beautiful eyes. She was incredibly kind and thoughtful, recommending dishes and answering my questions with so much care. Thanks to her, I got to try the Haxen with mustard and discovered the BBQ beer cocktail-both of which I loved. I appreciated her kindness so much that I wanted to find a way to express my gratitude. Since this was my last dinner in Leipzig, I felt a bit sad… but her warm service made it a perfect ending to my trip. If I travel to Leipzig again, I would love to come back here.

Love this place! The service is always spectacular and the staff speaks English, which is so kind and accommodating. It makes for the perfect place to bring our friends and family who are visiting the city. Everything on the menu is delicious and the portion sizes are generous. Atmosphere is cozy chic in every corner and I love that they allow doggies while accommodating their needs. Make your reservation a few days in advance if you can. This is a popular spot. 10 stars!

Food was great, the wine pairing was not so good for our taste but this is always subjective, but the service was mediocre.Plates were taken or brought, without a word, half of the ingredients of each plate were not presented, waiting times even for ordering were not Michelin star appropriate. Environment and cutlery were not corresponding to the price. Vegetarian menu should not have the same price as the standard one, as the price of the ingredients is not comparable. Compared to other Michelin restaurants we have visited during our stay in Leipzig it was a disappointment.

So once in a while you have a Wow! experience in a restaurant. This was such an experience. Fantastic, exciting flavors in every single dish. Afterwards we were allowed to visit the kitchen and met the Chef. Kitchen spotlessly clean, staff wearing clean aprons, Chef welcoming and proud on his food. This is what fine dining is supposed to be!

Best meal I've had in a very long time!!! Highly recommend!!!!

Positively flawless from the beginning until the end!

tasty and nicely

(Translated by Google) While in the Gewandhaus in Leipzig right next door guests are presented with joyful odes for the ears, the team around Detlef Schlegel in the Stadtpfeiffer offers odes for the palate in both liquid and solid form. In addition to ingredients grown in the garden and mushrooms hand-collected from the alluvial forest, which are arranged into works of art on the plate, the excellent, very attentive and extremely competent service is also enchanting. "To each as he likes." is the motto of Schlegels and team. And if you then get a table with a view of the kitchen through the windows, the visual entertainment is finally served. (Original) Während im Gewandhaus zu Leipzig direkt nebenan den Gästen freudige Oden für die Ohren dargereicht werden, reicht das Team um Detlef Schlegel im Stadtpfeiffer Oden für den Gaumen in flüssiger wie fester Form. Neben im Garten selbst gezogenen Zutaten und Pilzen selbst von Hand aus dem Auwald gesammelt, die zu Kunstwerken auf dem Teller angerichtet werden, verzückt zudem auch der hervorragende, sehr aufmerksame und extrem kompetente Service. "Jedem, wie er mag." ist das Motto von Schlegels und Team. Und wenn man dann noch einen Tisch mit Blick durch die Fenster zur Küche bekommt, wird finalement auch das visuelle Entertainment bedient.

(Translated by Google) A perfect birthday evening at Stadtpfeiffer ⭐️ We spent a wonderful evening at Stadtpfeiffer for my husband's birthday. We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival - and to our surprise, a small birthday kitchen was waiting on our table. A wonderful gesture! The entire menu was a delight: creative, perfectly coordinated and presented with great attention to detail. We found it particularly nice that some dishes were served and explained by the chefs themselves. The service was attentive, professional and at the same time very warm. An unforgettable evening in a stylish ambience – we will definitely be back! (Original) Ein perfekter Geburtstagsabend im Stadtpfeiffer ⭐️ Zum Geburtstag meines Mannes haben wir einen wunderbaren Abend im Stadtpfeiffer verbracht. Schon bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir herzlich empfangen – und zu unserer Überraschung wartete eine kleine Geburtstagsküche auf unserem Tisch. Eine wunderschöne Geste! Das gesamte Menü war ein Genuss: kreativ, perfekt abgestimmt und mit viel Liebe zum Detail präsentiert. Besonders schön fanden wir, dass einige Gerichte von den Köchen selbst serviert und erklärt wurden. Der Service war aufmerksam, professionell und gleichzeitig sehr herzlich. Ein unvergesslicher Abend in stilvollem Ambiente – wir kommen definitiv wieder!

Very nice place. Probably the best food that I have tried in Leipzig. The atmosphere though is a little too sterile and old-fashioned for me. The cuttlery is old and cheap and for a Michellin star restaurant I expected something more. The service was also not at the high level that I expected. If you want to spend this amount of money, I will recommend the place only for the good food.

A BIG thank you to the C'est la vie restaurant for saving our New Years Eve. We arrived in Leipzig without a dinner reservation. C'est la vie Responded to our online dinner reservation request and we had a wonderful time. The staff is first rate and the food w/wine pairing was outstanding. I recommend C'est la vie without hesitation!

I like the food and service there. The waiters and waitresses tried their best to speak English with me (which is not common in Leipzig). I very much appreciated it.

C'est la vie is my favorite French restaurant outside of France. While perhaps one or two two- or three-starred Michelin restaurants in Paris may have had slightly more memorable food, the overall experience of the warm welcome, outstanding food and wine, and professional yet friendly service make this an outstanding restaurant. The fish and seafood dishes are particularly exemplary. Like most outstanding French restaurants, dinner is a three-hour or so affair, so plan to make an evening of it. The staff speaks excellent English and is very knowledgeable about the food and wine choices. With a four-course price of 80 Euros, C'est la vie delivers outstanding value. In my opinion, dinner here alone is well worth a trip to Leipzig, though the city offers several other attractions to warrant a visit.

Exceptionally good! See pictures, no words needed!

This place is a beautiful gem in Leipzig. The interior is elegant and inviting, yet not stiff. The size of the restaurant is neither too big nor too small, it has a nice sense of familiarity. We ordered the Menü Amélie (one of three available menus), and each dish tasted phenomenal and was beautifully arranged with precision; as we could look into the kitchen a bit, we found that the cooks partially used tweezers to arrange the plate. The wine went excellent with the different dishes, and the sommelière explained more about its origin. The personnel was kind and very attentive, yet no too formal. We would like to thank the restaurant for a wonderful experience and we will surely come again.

Incredible food. Interesting wine pairings,but I wish the pours were a bit bigger or that she topped our glasses up. I had to ration my wine to make sure I didn't run out. Ask for main room as side room felt a bit isolated.

Really nice and clean, good place to eat delicious food and drink a fantastic wine! Totally recommend this restaurant! Kudos for the service and atmosphere!

Magic. And underpriced. Leipzig has only few really satisfying upscale foody-food places. This is one of them. Visiting in October, we had a seasonal slow-food set menu with autumny dishes like turnip soup, cabbage and pork. This may sound based, but the nice people at Max Enk make this a taste adventure and pair it with five local (Saxon and Saale-Unstrut) wines. The staff was not only friendly but incredibly attentive, knowledge and witty. We had a full set menu with additional starters, the full set of accompanying wines, coffee, pralines, and a spirit - for 160 Euros. Way too cheap.

We’ve checked online reservation web and it’s all fully booked , luckily we wrote an email and also making phone call, then we got our seats ! We had the Max Menu 79€ , the rote bete carpaccio is very interesting idea combine with baked fish , but maybe personal taste , I didn’t feel quite matching ! The beef soup is nice and light , the fish and the Duck breast are well done !! 👏 Dessert is also nice ! Service is rather cold from the beginning but gets better afterwards! Some waitress are a bit shy though ! I guess Max Enk must have ambition to get the Michelin award , keep on and go for it ! I think if the service team can make some better adjustments, and I am sure you will have it soon !!

Food was great. Service was good up to the wine choice. Wine was extremely disappointing. We looked up the wine which is available in the uk. Which made us convinced that our assessment of the wine delivered was that it was wrong. This was refuted by the restaurant manager who would not change it without us paying again for another bottle. So, we had to accept it l, so we poured the wine into the wine cooler so that it could not be resold to an unsuspecting customer. Sad end to an otherwise very good meal. On this experience we have decided to move on from Leipzig as soon as possible tomorrow rather than spend anymore time in the city. A tragic end to this part of our journey.

Great place to be and to eat. In a calm and cozy courtyard near Leipzig town center. Very nice and friendly staff - attentive and discreet. An upscale place to stay for some hours. Food is extra-ordinary good - one of the best steaks I ever had: medium rare as ordered and buttery on the tongue. Prices are a bit higher but fitting the high class service and food.

One of the best diner I’ve had in a while! The truffe pasta were perfect, the beef filet was as tender as it could be and the desert was very good. Service is professional and nice. Location is great, in the center of the city. Definitely worth trying the “Der max cocktail”.

I love their high ceiling! I’ve been there many times. The service is good and the food is delicious overall. Waiters and waitresses made efforts of speaking English too which I appreciated.