Markt

Markt Leipzig

The Leipzig market square (Markt Leipzig) is located in the city centre. The city coat of arms is embedded into the mosaic pavement at the centre of the 10.000m² square. The eastern length is framed by the arcades of the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall, 1556), the oldest still existing building on the square. Some of the historic buildings on the north side were rebuilt after World War II, for example the Alte Waage (Old Weigh House). The southern length is framed by historic buildings such as Königshaus (Kings’ House) as well as new and altered buildings, which imitate historic silhouettes. Early on, the market square was the centre of public life, a great share of the goods handled during the fairs were traded here. Before 1500, the market square was also the scene for knights festivals while at the same time being the place of public executions and political demonstrations. Nowadays, city festivals, markets, and fairs take place on the market square, also of course the Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas fair), one of the most traditional of its kind in Germany.

Address

Markt

04109 Leipzig

accessible to wheelchair users

Public transport

City train lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5X (Markt stop), tram lines 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 (Augustusplatz stop), 9 (Thomaskirche stop), bus line 89 (Markt stop)

Traffic information via the Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe: https://www.l.de/en/mobility/trip-planner/