Museum in der Runden Ecke

The basics

Visiting the memorial museum and learning about the building’s dark history, illustrated by its equipment, documents, and other artifacts, generally takes visitors about an hour. Tours of Leipzig may point out the location and recommend you visit on your own, but few have the time to include visiting the museum in their itinerary. Following your visit to the Museum in der Runden Ecke, walk through the nearby gardens and you’ll soon reach the St. Thomas Church and Bach-Museum Leipzig, two landmarks that highlight a different side of the city’s history—its musical heritage.

Things to know before you go

• The museum has no entrance fee, and is suited to adults, rather than families with kids.

• Make sure to pick up an audio guide, as most of the information displayed is only written in German.

• Guided tours are only available in English if organized in advance directly with the museum.

How to get there

The Museum in der Runden Ecke is located on the western side of Leipzig’s city center. It’s a short walk from the Leipzig Marktplatz, but also easily accessible by tram; take the #1, #14, #16 tram to the Gottschedstrasse stop around the corner from the museum.

When to get there

The Museum in der Runden Ecke is open every day of the week during regular business hours. Expect it to be busier in the summer, the high season for tourism in Leipzig. As an indoor activity, the museum is a great pick for cold and rainy days.

Understanding the history of Leipzig

The museum is a useful place for tourists to visit to learn about Leipzig’s past, but only within a limited scope. Visit the City History Museum inside the Leipzig Old Town Hall to learn more about the city's long history, including how Leipzig has progressed since German reunification.