Stadtarchiv Leipzig

Stadtarchiv Leipzig sits within Messehalle 12 at the Alte Messe fairgrounds and houses extensive document collections. The facility contains reading spaces and specialized areas designed for preserving materials and supporting research.

The archive holds records from the Middle Ages onward, documenting Leipzig's development across centuries through documents, business records, newspapers, maps, and photographs. The collection was relocated and preserved within the fairground facility as the city's archival needs grew.

The archive draws researchers who study birth records, marriage documents, and property papers to trace the city's story. These materials hold the memories of everyday life in Leipzig across centuries.

Visitors can access the collections during operating hours with staff available to help navigate the materials. It helps to check in advance what documents are available so you can plan your research visit effectively.

An original portico from an earlier era was preserved during 2019 renovations and carefully integrated into the modern building design. This architectural element connects the site's past to its current purpose.

Location: Leipzig

Website: http://leipzig.de/wirtschaft-und-wissenschaft/bibliotheken-und-archive/stadtarchiv

GPS coordinates: 51.34702,12.41965

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25