Neumühle in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz in Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Auerbachs Keller

Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

1. Auerbachs Keller Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Gotisches Kellergewölbe, Geburtshaus von Prof. Dr. Heinrich Stromer, (1476-1542), Erbauer von Auerbachs Keller in Leipzig, der durch Goethes Faust Berühmtheit erlangte.

English Translation:
Gothic vaulted cellar, Birthplace of Prof. Dr. Heinrich Stromer, (1476–1542), Builder of Auerbach’s Cellar in Leipzig, which gained fame through Goethe’s Faust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 49° 41.563′ N, 11° 37.836′ E. Marker is in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Amberg-Sulzbach. It is in Neumühle. It is at the intersection of Oberer Marktplatz and Stadtschreibergasse, on the right when traveling west on Oberer Marktplatz. The marker is located on the west corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oberer Marktpl 11, Auerbach in der Oberpfalz BY 91275, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stromer (here, next to this marker); Stadtschreiberei / Old City Chancery (a few steps from this marker); Familien Stromer und Weismann / Stromer and Weismann Families

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(a few steps from this marker); Dr. Heinrich Stromer gen. Auerbach (a few steps from this marker); Büttelei / Residence of the Town Constable (within shouting distance of this marker); Kath. Stadtpfarrkirche / Catholic Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof Zum Schwan / The Swan Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenklhaus / Tavern Keeper’s House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.

More about this marker. Auerbachs Keller is one of the most famous and oldest restaurants/wine taverns in Leipzig, Germany, mentioned in Goethe's Faust. It's especially known because Goethe, who studied in Leipzig, included it in the scene where Faust and Mephistopheles visit a wine cellar and cause mischief. It’s been a renowned gathering place for centuries.

Also see . . . Auerbachs Keller. Wikipedia

Auerbachs Keller (Auerbach's Cellar in English) is the second oldest restaurant in Leipzig, Germany. Already one of the city's most important wine bars by the 16th
Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

2. Auerbachs Keller Marker (bottom marker)
century, it owes its worldwide reputation to Goethe's play Faust as the first place Mephistopheles takes Faust on their travels.

(Submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, June 28, 2025

3. Auerbachs Keller Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.