Erfurt Old Town Travel Guide

Erfurt

A historic European town with colorful half-timbered houses, a church tower, and a canal.
A historic European town with timber-framed buildings and a church tower.
A historic building with a stone bridge and a flag.
A riverside walkway with people, a bridge, and traditional half-timbered buildings.
A historic stone building with a large arched entrance and a statue in front.

Stay near popular Erfurt Old Town attractions

A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a large central tower.

Erfurt Cathedral

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Rising like a fortress over Erfurt’s Old Town, this medieval place of worship is one of the most magnificent structures in all of Thuringia.
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Things to do

Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

฿513
per adult
Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel

Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel

฿418
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel
Erfurt Tour - Sightseeing Tour with a Historic Streetcar

Erfurt Tour - Sightseeing Tour with a Historic Streetcar

฿837
per adult
Erfurt Tour - Sightseeing Tour with a Historic Streetcar
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Where to stay in Erfurt Old Town

Find the best Erfurt Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with boats, trees, and buildings along the banks.
Photo by Mathias Pohl
Open Photo by Mathias Pohl

Brühlervorstadt

Brühlervorstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Erfurt and Old Opera Erfurt.

Krämpfervorstadt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Krämpfervorstadt and surrounding area, you can visit Kramerbrucke and Erfurt Puffbohne Cabaret.

Ermstedt

You might consider checking out Maislabyrinth while you're exploring Ermstedt and the larger Erfurt area.

Erfurt Old Town Travel Guide