location.beaches.districts_subtitle
City center with Markt square, St. Thomas Church, and shopping.
Trendy creative district in former industrial buildings.
Alternative neighborhood with street art and indie venues.
Bohemian south district with cafes, bars, and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße.
Average temperature by month
location.payment.subtitle
Cash dominant. Many establishments cash-only especially in traditional neighborhoods. Carry €50-100. More card-friendly than Munich but still cash-heavy.
Uses Euro - no exchange needed from Eurozone. Non-EU: Sparkasse Leipzig ATMs have best rates and no fees for Eurozone cards. Avoid Hauptbahnhof (main station) Reisebank - 4-5% markup. Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank ATMs also reliable. Cash culture strong here - withdraw enough for several days.
10% in restaurants. Round up when paying. Tell waiter total including tip. Cash preferred.