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Description [EN]
Germany’s oldest cafe is located in the heart of Leipzig’s historic city centre. Since 1711, coffee, the Saxons’ favourite drink, has been served here. The house takes its name “THE ARABIC COFFEE TREE” from the extraordinary building emblem on its facade. In the historic rooms of the cafe on the ground floor, the visitor can see where many famous guests once sat – and can imagine them being there.
The »Coffe Baum« has always provided nourishment for body and mind. In the 16 historic rooms of the museum, you can now discover the history of coffee: From the strict 18th century coffee house rules to the massive coffee crisis in the GDR and from the impact of colonialism to global trade relations today, the history of coffee is multifaceted. During your visit, you will meet Augustus the Strong and Johann Sebastian Bach - as well as the famous coffee-loving Saxons and their »Bliemchengaffee«. En route, you can also discover Melitta Bentz’ coffee filters and the legendary »Mokka Efti« coffee maker. We invite you to explore this unique baroque building in the heart of the city.
Services
Adolescents, pupils
thematische und lehrplangerechte Führungen
Seniors
öffentliche thematische Führungen
Car parking
innerstädtische Parkplätze und -häuser
Bus parking
Hauptbahnhof-Ostseite
Connection public transport
S1 / S2 / S3 / S4 / S5 / S5X Haltestelle Markt / Alle Tram mit Haltestelle Goerdelerring, Thomaskirche, Bus 89 Haltestelle Markt
Note regarding pets (if necessary, dog care on the spot)
keine Haustiere
Notes on using your smartphone or cameras
kostenfrei; keine Nutzung von Blitzlicht/Stativ/Selfie-Sticks
Guided tours and group offers
Anmeldung unter 0341 9651 340, stadtmuseum@leipzig.de
others
Das gesamte Gebäude ist leider nicht barrierefrei.
Accessibility
Access with ramp
No
Guidance system for visually impaired people, Tactile / acoustic map
No
Entrance soil indicators
No
Marking of step edges
No
Access stairless
No
Access with ramp
No
Elevator with tactile font / announcement
No
Disabled toilet
No
Labeling in pictograms
No
Inscription in braille
No
Acoustically accessible exhibition objects
No
Tactile accessible exhibition objects
No
Print medium in braille inscription / large print
No
Tactile / audio tours
No
Guided tours in sign language
No
Tactile flooring system
No
Barrier-free Audioguides
No
Educational programs for visitors with learning difficulties
No