Leipzig is nicknamed the city of fairs (Messestadt) due to the fact that fairs and open-air markets open here every year. Leipzig's flea markets deserve no less interest from travelers and rarity seekers.
Market Antikund Trödelmarkt
Retro and antique lovers, collectors and bargain hunters regularly come to this flea and antique market. So, here everyone will have the opportunity to acquire clothes from years gone by, old books, dolls of varying degrees of preservation, unusual vases and mirrors, antique furniture made of precious woods, caskets, sculptures of various sizes, old-fashioned armchairs, “ancient” suitcases, old enameled ladles, original products made by the GDR, various uniforms, clocks, door knockers and even knightly armor.
Alte Messe Leipzig Flea Market
Here, on the first Sundays of the month, you can find real treasures from over 100 vintage sellers.
Market Nachtflohmarkt in Kohlrabizirkus
This night flea market is open from 15:00 to 23:00 and allows its visitors to start “hunting” for vintage and rarities (you will be able to buy old photographs, books, postcards, toys, vinyl records, various figurines, dishes, etc.).
Weinachtsmarkt Christmas market
It starts working in the last week of November in the square in front of the Town Hall. There, everyone can buy gifts for loved ones, listen to the boys' choir, count down the days until Christmas on the big Christmas calendar. As for the children, Santa Claus talks to them every day.
Shopping in Leipzig
Shopaholics should walk along the pedestrian shopping street Petersstraße, which houses both small souvenir shops and luxury boutiques. You can stock up on the necessary things on Nikolaistraße and GrimmaischeStraße. Shopping enthusiasts should take a closer look at shopping arcades such as Specks Hof and Mädler-Passage (you can enjoy not only shopping, but also the architecture of the buildings), as well as the Höfeam Brühl shopping center with 130 stores.
Having guessed a trip to Leipzig in the fall, you will be able to get to the festival of passages, within which gastronomic and various cultural events are held.
Before leaving the largest city in Saxony, it is recommended to purchase souvenirs in the form of ceramics, porcelain, bear products, a liter beer mug “Mass”, cosmetics Nivea, Essence and Schwarzkopf, gingerbread, mustard and German chocolate, Jagermeister liqueur.
