Auerbachs Keller

The cellar in the Mädler arcade, where Goethe set a scene of Faust, celebrates 500 years; Saxon cooking in vaulted rooms, every day.

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Where: Leipzig

The cellar of Faust

Auerbachs Keller is the cellar that Goethe frequented as a student in Leipzig and in which he set a scene of his Faust, with Mephistopheles; the figures of the two guard the staircase of the Mädler arcade, on Grimmaische Straße. The house is now celebrating its 500 years with events lasting months. It has several rooms: the great Keller, the historic wine cellars and the Mephisto bar.

What to order

Traditional Saxon and German cooking in the great Keller, with set menus and à la carte. It is a classic for a special meal or for your first night in Leipzig.

When to go

Monday, Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00; Tuesday and Wednesday only from 17:00 to 22:00; Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00. Book by phone.

What to order: a Saxon dish from the menu in the Großer Keller

Practical details

Address

Grimmaische Straße 2-4, 04109 Leipzig

Phone

+49 341 216100

Opening hours

Mon12:00–22:00
Tue and Wed17:00–22:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri and Sat12:00–23:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only. Special hours at Christmas and New Year

Cuisine

Saxon, German

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Tips

Go down through the Mädler arcade The Faust figures are at the entrance.

Book for the evening Especially at weekends.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open on Sunday?

Yes, from 12:00 to 22:00.

What does it have to do with Goethe?

Goethe set a scene of Faust in this cellar.

As a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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