Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, Schillerhaus, Leipzig Travel Guide

Getting There

• Tram

  If you are near the city center, take tram line 10 or 11 from 'Augustusplatz' station. Board the tram heading towards 'Lößnig' or 'Markkleeberg' and ride for about 10 minutes. Get off at 'Leipzig Nord' station. From there, it's a 10-minute walk: exit the tram stop and head north on 'Nordstraße' until you reach the intersection with 'Menckestraße'. Turn right onto 'Menckestraße' and continue walking until you reach number 42.

• Bus

  From 'Leipzig Hauptbahnhof' (main train station), take bus line 70 from the bus terminal located outside the station. Board the bus heading towards 'Leipzig Nord' and travel for about 15 minutes. Get off at 'Menckestraße' stop. The museum will be a short walk away: head south on 'Menckestraße' and you will find the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, Schillerhaus at number 42.

• Walking

  If you are in the vicinity of 'Leipzig Zoo', you can walk to the museum. From the zoo, head north on 'Tiergartenstraße' until you reach 'Jägerstraße'. Turn left and continue until you reach 'Menckestraße'. Turn right onto 'Menckestraße' and follow the street until you arrive at number 42. The walk will take approximately 20 minutes.

• Bike

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the many rental stations around the city. Start from 'Nikolaikirche' (St. Nicholas Church) and head north along 'Grimmaische Straße'. Continue onto 'Burgstraße' which leads to 'Menckestraße'. The cycling distance is about 3 km and should take around 15 minutes.