Timeline
15:16
Grab a drink and some local Saxon dishes at Barthel's Hof. It is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the evening light begins to change.
15:51
Walk up to the Panorama Tower observation platform. The climb takes about 14 minutes from the Reichsgericht area, putting you at the top just as the golden light starts around 15:34. Look out over the town as the sun begins its descent toward the southwest.
16:31
Head down to the Reichsgericht courtyard. Arrive just as the sun sets at 16:31. The building’s facade, resembling the original Reichstag, catches the final warm glow. Stand across the ring and watch the light fade from the stone.
17:01
End the evening at Auerbachs Keller. This medieval pub is open until 23:00. It is a short walk from the Reichsgericht, offering a historic atmosphere to continue the night.
Local tip
The Reichsgericht admission is free, but you might want to use the cloakroom for a €1 refundable fee if you have coats or bags. Tram 2, 8, or 9 to Neues Rathaus gets you close.
Check before you go
- Barthel's Hof is open Mo-Su 11:30-22:00.
- Auerbachs Keller is open Mo-Su,PH 12:00-23:00+.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:31 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Leipzig (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).