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Things to see in Erfurt (Germany): 39 places and when to go
Erfurt is a city in Germany with around 203,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Temples (9), Nature (7). The best known are Buchenwald concentration camp, Erfurt Cathedral and Old Synagogue. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.9701, 11.03
- Population
- About 203,000
- Places
- 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Temples (9) · Nature (7) · Food and drink (6) · Mountains (4) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 204 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Riechheimer Berg, at 513 m.
What to see in Erfurt
The places in and around Erfurt, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Buchenwald concentration campNazi concentration camp in Thuringia (1937–1945)16 km
- Erfurt CathedralChurch in Thuringia, Germany786 m
- Old SynagogueMedieval synagogue building956 m
- KrämerbrückeBridge in Erfurt, Germany963 m
- St Severus' Church, ErfurtChurch in Thuringia, Germany851 m
- Jewish-Medieval Heritage of ErfurtMedieval Jewish buildings in Erfurt, Germany946 m
- Petersberg CitadelBaroque fortress in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany1.3 km
- Predigerkirche, ErfurtChurch building in the Old Town of Erfurt, Germany711 m
- St Giles' Church, ErfurtChurch972 m
- Schloss EttersburgCastle and surrounding park near Weimar, Germany18 km
- Kloster IchtershausenHistory · Temples11 km
- Schloss MolsdorfChâteau in Erfurt, Germany9.1 km
- Alacher HöheMountain in Germany7.9 km
- Cathedral Hill in ErfurtCathedral Hill in Germany909 m
- SchwellenburgMountain in Germany8.6 km
- Wachsenburg CastleCastle in Thuringia, Germany16 km
- Priory of St. WigbertBuilding in Germany19 km
- Riechheimer BergHill in Germany12 km
- Thüringer Zoopark ErfurtZoo in Erfurt, Germany6.0 km
- Heiligen MühleMuseum in Germany3.6 km
- Porta Coeli (Kühnhausen)Church in Erfurt, Germany8.2 km
- St. KilianiProtestant church in Gispersleben5.8 km
- Südhang EttersbergNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany18 km
- Sternwarte KirchheimObservatory in Thuringia, Germany11 km
And the other 15, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: AROMATIQUE, Destille Erfurt, Heimathafen - Erfurter Braumanufaktur, Kleinbrauerei Freitag, Nicolai & Sohn, Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt
- Hiking: Fahner-Höhen-Hainich-Weg, Grüner Balken Kranichfeld-Bad Berka, Vom Bier zur Bratwurst
- Nature: Maisspace
- Diving: Stotternheimer See, Tauchschule Yellow Submarine
- With kids: Strandbad Stotternheim
- Stargazing: Erfurt public observatory
- Temples: Waidhaus
When to go to Erfurt
The best time to visit Erfurt is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:37
- DecBest time7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In June, 37 of the 39 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Erfurt
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sömmerda15 places22 km
- Gotha32 places23 km
- Stadtilm45 places27 km
- Oberhof45 places36 km
- Abtsbessingen13 places38 km
- Jena92 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Erfurt?
The best known: Buchenwald concentration camp, Erfurt Cathedral, Old Synagogue, Krämerbrücke, St Severus' Church, Erfurt. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Erfurt?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Erfurt?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 204 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Erfurt as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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