Auerbachs Keller
The origin of the scene in Goethe's Faust where Faust drinks with the devil, and Leipzig's most famous century-old restaurant.
Auerbachs Keller opened in 1525. As a student, Goethe often drank here and later wrote the scene into Part One of Faust. The entrance lies within Mädler Passage, flanked by bronze statues of Faust, Mephisto, and a student. Legend says that rubbing Faust's foot brings good luck. The underground hall serves Saxon classics such as roast pork knuckle and Leipzig allerlei, and the historic Goethe Room and Faust Room feature murals. Expect to pay roughly 25–40 euros per person, and book in advance for weekend dinners.
Opening hours
Approx. 12:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Mädler Passage
- Contemporary History Forum
- Old Town Hall & Market Square
- St. Thomas Church
- Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig
- Bach Museum
- St. Nicholas Church
- Panorama Tower (City-Hochhaus)