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Markets and independent shops in Leipzig

7 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Leipzig.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Leipzig

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    Hauptbahnhof

    The Hauptbahnhof is not only one of the biggest train stations in Europe, it's a great shopping mall as well (on three floors boutiques and restaurants are located next to drug stores and supermarkets)

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    Christmas Market

    As in many other German cities, Leipzig hosts the Leipziger Weinachtsmarkt, or Leipzig Christmas Market, which opens in the last week of November, first week of December and continues until a few days before Christmas Day. The Leipzig Christmas Market is a major event in the city and is essentially a large winter-themed carnival, complete with a giant Ferris Wheel on Augustusplatz in between the Opera House and the Gewandhaus, carrousels and other small rides in addition to the usual market stalls and food vendors. The festivities take place throughout the inner city of Leipzig, with a majority of the market stalls stationed on Market Square in front of the Old Town Hall, but also on Petersstraße, Grimmaische Straße and Nikolaistraße next to Nikolai Church. The market stalls sell a variety of gifts unique to the Ore Mountain region south of Leipzig, as well as various traditional market foods such as fried potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer), Heurigen (roasted roll with cheese and meat) and Glühwein (a mulled wine). There are also carolers and Christmas-themed events.

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    Westpaket

    fleamarket

    A nice alternative fleamarket with approx. 100 booths of locals selling handmade stuff, some antiques and second hand clothes on the pavements. there are also some music groups and food.

    4 times a year

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    Nova Eventis

    One of the largest shopping malls in Germany.

    Mon-Thu Sat 10:00–20:00, Fri 10:00–22:00

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    Paunsdorf Center

    Large shopping mall that includes C&A, H&M, Esprit.

    Mon-Thu 10:00–20:00, Fri Sat 10:00–21:00

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    Antik- und Trödelmarkt

    fleamarket

    Agra Messepark, Bornaische Straße

    last weekend of every month, 08:00–15:00

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    Fresh Food Market

    local vegetables and all kinds of fruits and flowers.

    Tue and Fri

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Leipzig (CC BY-SA 4.0).