Detailed map of Erfurt - streets, house numbers, areas. Amazing city of Erfurt Food. What to try

Every journey ends on the way home. We are always a little sad when something good ends, but at the same time we already miss home and loved ones. And if a long journey is diluted with stops with excursions to interesting places, then the road home becomes the final chord of the entire trip.

This is what made our bus tour different: there were excursions from the first to the last day, fortunately there were plenty of wonderful cities along the way. On the first day of our journey home, we stopped in Erfurt.

Erfurt is the capital of the federal state of Thuringia, located in Central Germany. Before the unification of the country, Thuringia was part of the GDR. Although Erfurt is not as popular with tourists as Munich, Berlin or Hamburg and is not often heard of, its old town is worth a visit as one of the most intact medieval cities in Germany.

The settlement in this place appeared long before the first written mention in 742, when St. Boniface, being Bishop of Mainz, wrote to Pope Zacharias about the establishment of a diocese in a place called Erfesfurt. Later, the city was under the rule of the church for a long time in the person of the Archbishop of Mainz, and only in the 13th century did city government emerge - a city council was created and a town hall was built.

During the Middle Ages, Erfurt developed rapidly due to its location on the Via Regia, the route of merchants and pilgrims. This ancient network of roads connected Eastern and Western Europe and passed through Krakow, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and Paris. The easternmost point of Via Regia was Kyiv, and the westernmost point was the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.

Our acquaintance with Erfurt began at Cathedral Square (Domplatz).

The medieval city, of course, could not afford such a large, if not huge, undeveloped territory. The square had a more modest size until 1813, when several rows of houses on the neighboring streets burned down in a fire. Most likely, historically it was a market square. Why does a medieval city need free space at all? For a market, a traveling circus and a place of public executions. In addition, its name contained the word “market”, and only after the Second World War the square began to be called Cathedral. And this name is not accidental. On the hill next to the square is the Erfurt Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the Church of St. Severius (Severikirche).

Gothic cathedrals always amaze with their monumentality, and Erfurt Cathedral, moreover, is built on a hill and rises above the square, supported by powerful stone vaults. It is believed that the first church here was founded by Saint Boniface in 742. In the 12th century, a church in the Romanesque style was built on this site using its structures, which was enlarged and rebuilt in Gothic in the 13th-15th centuries. Most churches in Europe are mini-museums housing relics and ancient art. Erfurt Cathedral also has several valuable “exhibits”, including relics from the 12th century - a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and a bronze lamp from Tungsten.

Side by side with Erfurt Cathedral stands the Church of St. Severius, built at the end of the 13th century. I don’t know what the need was for two churches standing next to each other. Perhaps the Severikirche was built just when its neighbor was being actively rebuilt, and no services were held in it. Or for some other reason. Be that as it may, now they complement each other well in a single ensemble. A wide staircase with 70 steps leads to them.

We didn’t go to the cathedral or church, we didn’t even go up the stairs. Yes, and to be honest, we photographed Erfurt somewhat sluggishly. You probably just get tired at the end of the trip.

The Cathedral Square is very large, and this space, in my opinion, deprives it of its European comfort and charm.

In addition, next to the Cathedral Mountain there is another mountain - Petersberg, where the fortress of the same name is located, built in the 17th century and of considerable interest to fortification lovers. Thus, Cathedral Square is built up with residential buildings only on the eastern and southern sides. But among this ancient building there are some very remarkable houses. The house “At the High Lily” with green trim is one of them. There are also half-timbered houses.

House "At the High Lily", with green trim

On the eastern side of Cathedral Square between the houses there is an alley, diving into which you find yourself on a small area with the Bremen Town Musicians fountain.

Fountain "Bremen Town Musicians"

Although, in this place, what is of greater interest is not even the fountain, but the house next to it. This is a historic building, built around 1550 to store and process woad. Woad is a herbaceous plant native to Thuringia, from which dyes were obtained. The woad trade brought good income to Erfurt until the artificial dye was invented in the 19th century. The building now houses the Waidspeicher puppet theater. Why the photographer from all over the old house was attracted only by these two windows in the attic remains a mystery to me. 🙂

Nearby there is another interesting house with a beautiful portal, built in 1546, judging by the date on it. Now it houses the German equivalent of the registry office. A strong door and a small barred window leaves no chance of changing your mind at the last moment.

Although, overall the house is quite cheerful. And the inscription above the door, when literally translated, means “House for those born of the sun.” And what fabulous medieval interiors there are (judging by the photographs)! Wild stone walls, wooden ceilings, stained glass windows and antique furniture will add color to any wedding. You can go inside the building only during ceremonies; excursions are not offered.

The northern part of the historical center of Erfurt is the oldest, the so-called “Latin Quarter”. It was there that the University of Erfurt, founded in 1379, was located, one of the first in Germany. Some of its buildings have survived, including the Church of St. Michael, which was built in the 13th century, but after the founding of the university it became the university church. Martin Luther lived in these places since 1501, first he studied at the university, and later for several years he was a monk of the Augustinian monastery. In this part of old Erfurt, some streets are so narrow that, probably, over the centuries-old history there have been cases of them jumping over the roofs.

Side by side with the Church of St. Michael there is a very interesting house “At the Golden Court Baker” with an impressive portal on which the year 1561 is indicated. But the house itself is much older - the basement and plinth are from the 12th century, and the half-timbered part is from the 13th century. In fact, these are several buildings with a courtyard, where there is another former woad storage facility. Now the complex is a cultural and exhibition center.

"At the Golden Court Baker"

So we have reached the most significant, in my opinion, attraction of Erfurt, the Shopkeepers' Bridge - Krämerbrücke. This is a medieval bridge over the small river Gera, built up with residential buildings, one of only three surviving such bridges in the world. The other two are Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy, and Pulteney in Bath, England. There were many such bridges in medieval Europe (there were several in Paris alone). Bridges were built mostly on busy trade routes. Krämerbrücke also stands on the already mentioned Via Regia. Brisk merchants erected their shops, shops, and workshops on the bridges. Often bridges could not withstand the load and collapsed or burned along with all the buildings during fires.

It is unknown exactly when the bridge across Hera appeared, but already in the 11th century there was a wooden bridge here. It was called Market, and even then it was occupied by traders. Over the next two centuries, there were countless fires on the bridge, which led to the bridge being rebuilt in stone in 1325. On both sides of it, gates were erected with the gate churches of St. Egidio and St. Benedict. Only the Egidenkirche has survived to this day. The bridge was rebuilt in its current form after a severe fire in 1472, when almost half of the city burned out. Then they began to call him Kremerbrücke. After reconstruction, previously non-residential commercial buildings were converted into three-story buildings with residential upper floors. There were 62 houses; as a result of subsequent reconstructions and enlargements, there are now 32 left. In one of the houses at number 31, a mini-museum of the history of the bridge has been opened. Inside Kremerbrücke there is an ordinary medieval street. The fact that this is a bridge can only be seen from the outside. The north side of the bridge is stunning! We did not see its southern side, but it is obvious that the road running parallel to it does not add medieval flavor to it.

Hotel Augustiner at Krämerbrücke. This building is more than seven centuries old

Cathedral Square, after all, is not the main square of Erfurt. Historically, the main square of a medieval European city is considered to be the one on which the town hall is located. In Erfurt this is the Fish Market Square - Fischmarkt. Here, back in the 13th century, the first city hall was built, which became so dilapidated that in 1882 it was replaced by the neo-Gothic building of the modern city hall. Entrance to the town hall is free. What could be interesting in an administrative building? The interiors of the town hall are stylized in Gothic style, the walls of the halls, staircases and corridors are covered with wall paintings depicting historical scenes from the life of Erfurt, as well as scenes from Faust and Tannhäuser. Moreover, the authors of the works are quite famous artists. This is how the picture gallery turned out.

In Erfurt, as throughout Germany, many historical buildings have names. On Fischmarkt there are two very remarkable houses built in the 16th century - “At the Red Bull” and “At the Wide Hearth”. Both have luxurious pediments with statues of knights and friezes with allegorical bas-reliefs. “At the Red Bull” the figures represent the Moon, the Sun and the ancient Greek muses, and “At the Wide Hearth” the figures of women depict the five human senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.

"At the Red Bull"

Not far from the town hall is the old synagogue of Erfurt. It is one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Europe, with the oldest parts dating back to 1094 and much of the building dating back to the 13th century. Interestingly, it was used for religious purposes only until 1349, when, as a result of a pogrom, the entire Jewish population of Erfurt was destroyed or expelled. The pogrom arose because Jews were blamed for the spread of the plague. Now the synagogue is a museum where, in addition to ancient books and manuscripts, the Erfurt Treasure is kept. These are treasures found during excavations in 1998 and believed to have been hidden by Jews during the pogrom. The treasure, weighing about 28 kilograms, consisted of 3,141 silver coins, 14 silver ingots and about 600 medieval Gothic forged jewelry made of gold, silver and precious stones. Just think, such wealth lay in the wall of the house for 649 years, and when people hid it, they could not even imagine its fate.

Erfurt is undoubtedly a very interesting and colorful city that deserves attention.

The centuries-old power of the church left its mark on it. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the city has many small churches built in the 13th – 14th centuries. From some only towers remain.

Our short tour of Erfurt ended where it began – on Cathedral Square. By the way, the stall there sells the famous Thuringian sausages for 1 euro. Highly recommended. And we go home.

Here is a map of Erfurt with streets → Thuringia, Germany. We study a detailed map of Erfurt with house numbers and streets. Search in real time, weather today, coordinates

More details about the streets of Erfurt on the map

A detailed map of the city of Erfurt with street names can show all the routes and roads where the street is located. Blumenstrabe. Located near.

To view the territory of the entire region in detail, it is enough to change the scale of the online diagram +/-. The page contains an interactive map of the city of Erfurt with addresses and routes of the microdistrict. Move its center to find Gothaer Strabe now.

The ability to plot a route across the country and calculate the distance using the “Ruler” tool, find out the length of the city and the path to its center, addresses of attractions, transport stops and hospitals (the “Hybrid” scheme type), look at train stations and borders.

You will find all the necessary detailed information about the location of the city's infrastructure - stations and shops, squares and banks, highways and highways.

An accurate satellite map of Erfurt in Russian with Google search is in its own section. Use Yandex search to show the house number on the map of the city of Thuringia (Freistaat Thuringen) Germany/world, in real time.

Erfurt is a city in central Germany, the administrative center of the federal state of Freistaat Thüringen (Thuringia). The first written mention of the settlement of Erphesfurt dates back to 742. The "Erf Ford" (across the Gera River) gave its name to the future city (similar to Frankfurt). Erfurt is a major educational center and the seat of the Catholic bishop. Unlike many other cities in Germany, Erfurt escaped major destruction during the last war.

After the war, Erfurt became part of East Germany. There are practically no migrants flooding Western European cities in Erfurt: they tend to settle in the economically more developed cities of the former West Germany. From this point of view, Erfurt can be called a truly German city, free of kebab shops and migrant shops.

A traveler who finds himself in Erfurt for the first time can be recommended to start exploring the city from Benediktplatz. The Tourist Information Center is located there. Here you can get a guidebook in Russian, a map of the city with attractions, and book an excursion. After this, the first attraction awaits tourists: after all, the information center is located a few steps from the entrance to Krämerbrücke.

Erfurt tourist information

Erfurt is generally a compact city that is easy to explore on foot. But you need to walk slowly: in the historical center almost every house, wall, door and window is originally decorated. If desired, the walking tour can be diluted with trips on nice city trams that fit well into the city environment. There are six tram routes running through the city center.

Erfurter Mariensdom – Cathedral of the Virgin Mary (on the left in the photo). The oldest building in the city began to be built in the second half of the 12th century. on what is now Cathedral Hill. At the end of the century, the wide main staircase Domstufen of 70 steps leading from Domplatz to it and Severikirche (on the right) was built. The towers of Erfurt Cathedral appeared a century after construction began. In the XIV century. The Romanesque building was expanded and reconstructed in the High Gothic style.

Erfurter Mariensdom

The architectural dominant of the cathedral is three elongated towers surrounded by pinnacles. In the middle, highest, tower there is a belfry. It still rings the largest medieval bell, the Gloriosa, famous for its purity of tone. Its diameter and height are 2.5 m each, and its weight is 11.5 tons.

The entrance to the cathedral at the top of the stairs is designed in the form of a triangle with two portals decorated with sculptures. On the left portal they depict Mary and the 12 apostles, and on the right they illustrate the Gospel parable about the wise and foolish virgins.

Inside the cathedral, the huge windows of the cathedral, covered with stained glass paintings from the 14th–15th centuries, attract attention. They form a single composition with a two-tiered main altar in the Baroque style, at the end of the 17th century. replacing the original Gothic. The top-tier painting depicts the Ascension of the Mother of God, and the lower one depicts the adoration of the Magi. On both sides of the paintings there are sculptures of the four evangelists and the apostles Peter and Paul.

Interior of the cathedral

Among the interior decorations, what stands out are the details preserved from the original Romanesque church. This is a Romanesque sculpture of the crowned Virgin Mary and Child, and a bronze candlestick in human size, dating from the 12th century. It is made in the form of a priest holding large candles in his raised hands.

The rows of oak seats in the choir, preserved from 1329, are of extraordinary artistic value. Their headboards are decorated with gospel scenes.

Address: Domstufen, 1. Opening hours: from 9:30 (on Sunday - from 13:30) to 17–18 hours. Directions: by tram No. 3, 4 and 6 to the Domplatz stop.

Severikirche is named after the 4th century Bishop of Ravenna. Severia (or North). In the 9th century. the Archbishop of Mainz transported his relics to the Benedictine monastery of Erfurt, located on the site of the current church. Similar to Erfurt Cathedral, the original Severikirche church was subjected to destruction in the 13th–14th centuries. reconstruction in the Gothic style. At the same time, a memorable stone sarcophagus with high reliefs depicting scenes from his life was built for the relics of the saint, his wife and daughter, and a statue of St. appeared on the central column of the main portal. North.

Sarcophagus of Saint Severus

The church suffered serious damage from a fire in the 15th century. During the subsequent restoration, new rooms appeared, and the towers acquired faceted, pointed domes. A belfry with five bells was placed in the tallest middle tower.

The interior decoration of the Severikirche is significantly inferior to the Cathedral. In addition to the sarcophagus, the 15th century font attracts attention. with a huge canopy 15 meters high, almost reaching the ceiling, and an alabaster relief from the same 15th century. on the south wall, depicting the Archangel Michael.

Erfurt is famous for the curious “residential” bridge Krämerbrücke over the Gera River. Along the "Shopkeepers' Bridge" in the 14th century. 62 buildings were built in which merchants lived and kept shops. Initially, churches were located at both ends of the 120-meter street-bridge. One of them is the Church of St. Aegidia has been preserved: a popular observation deck is equipped on its tower. The number of houses over the past centuries, as a result of fires and unification, has almost halved - to 32. But they still sell, only saffron and pepper have been replaced by crafts, antiques and souvenirs.

When entering Kremerbrücke from the Benediktplatz square, the bridge itself is not visible: it seems that in front of the tourist there is an ordinary medieval street. While walking along the bridge, this illusion is repeated several times.

Relatively recently, opposite the half-timbered houses on the bridge, a modern building made of glass and concrete was built, which stylistically does not fit into the overall ensemble.

The architect “avoided reprisals” from the indignant residents of neighboring houses only thanks to his resourcefulness. The windows of the new building actually reflect the opposite half-timbered houses, creating the illusion that they are on both sides of the street.
Another interesting touch: some buildings in Kremerbrücke retain names typical of the Middle Ages (at that time houses were not numbered), for example, “Angel and Christoph” or “At the Red Tower”.

Zitadelle Petersberg is located in the center of Erfurt, 200 meters from Domplatz. The city defensive structure was built in several stages. In the second half of the 17th century. bastions, ravelins and gates were erected. After some time, barracks were built for the garrison of neighboring Mainz, stationed in Erfurt. In the 18th century defensive ditches were deepened, a watchtower was erected and an additional powerful fence was built.

The next modernization of the citadel at the beginning of the 19th century. was already carried out by the authorities of Prussia, to which Erfurt had by that time passed. However, this did not prevent Napoleonic troops from entering Erfurt. A few years later, the French themselves took refuge in the citadel from the troops of Russia, Prussia and Austria. After a long siege, the French abandoned the city to Prussia. After this, gunpowder warehouses were built in the citadel and an artillery yard was equipped. By the middle of the 19th century. the need for a powerful defensive structure disappeared. Subsequently, the Wehrmacht troops were stationed in the citadel, then the GDR.

Currently, the former fortress is used as a tourist site. A pedestrian path was laid along the fortress wall. The entrance to its citadel territory is via a stone bridge through the gate of St. Peter, built in the 17th century. The facade of the gate, made in the Baroque style, is decorated with pilasters, cornices and sculpted heads of lions, and the coat of arms of the then Elector is depicted on the pediment. Of tourist interest are the 12th-century Peterskirche, the labyrinth of underground tunnels of the citadel and the observation deck on its tower.

Fortress wall

Church of St. Peter's on the territory remains from the Benedictine monastery, which existed on this site long before the citadel. The facade of Peterskirche has preserved an arched frieze, a relief with a crucifix from the 14th century, as well as, in fragments, Romanesque frescoes and geometric patterns. The church is now used as a space for periodic exhibitions.

Evangelisches Augustinerkloster, built in 1277, was a prominent religious center with a ecclesiastical college and a large library. The monastery is famous for the six-year (1505–11) stay of the main figure of the Reformation, Martin Luther, within its walls. Here he became a monk, and later a priest. The Reformation initiated by Martin Luther directly influenced the history of the monastery. From 1535 Augustinerkloster was transferred to the Evangelical Church, and in 1559 to the state. The premises of the monastery were successively used as a school, an orphanage, a public library, and a meeting hall. From the middle of the 19th century. the monastery became active again.

Since 1988, the monastery has combined the functions of a cultural ecumenical center, a Luther Memorial Museum and a pilgrimage hotel. In the chapel of St. Elizabeth, paintings from the 14th century have been preserved.

Address: Augustinerstraße, 10. Directions: by tram No. 1 and 5 to the stop “Augustinerkloster”.

The ancient Fischmarkt square is the main square in the city. It has long been the center of commercial and public life in Erfurt. Mostly in the square they sold fish, which gave it its name. Local aristocrats built their mansions on it, the most beautiful of which even received their own names. The following photo shows two such houses. The orange and white building on the left is called Zum Breiten Herd (“At the Spacious Hearth”), and the one on the right is Gildenhaus (Guild House), built much later in stylistic unity with the first.

The Zum Breiten Herd building, built at the end of the 16th century, is considered the most beautiful in the city. It impresses with its color scheme, beautiful stucco moldings and paintings, gilded winged lions on the pediment, graceful columns, and the top figure of a knight. The façade sculptures on the second floor appear to grow from the columns. The frescoes above the name of the house are allegorical paintings of the five human senses. They depict women with a mirror (vision), with a lute (hearing), with flowers (smell), with a glass (taste), with a bird (touch).

Haus zum Breiten Herd

Like many other German cities, Erfurt's town hall is one of its landmarks. The current Gothic Town Hall was built in the 19th century. architects Tiede and Sommer in stylistic harmony with the beautiful mansions of the Fischmarkt square. On the first floor of the building there is a columned hall, and on the second there is a ceremonial hall, painted with scenes from the history of Erfurt. Between the halls there is a wide staircase with large windows on the walls of the stairwell. These walls depict illustrations of Faust and Tannhäuser, as well as portraits of the city's nobility.

In front of the Town Hall, on a high pedestal, there is a figure resembling a Roman warrior in gilded armor. On a sculpture from the 16th century. depicts the patron saint of the city, St. Martin (and not the North German Ronald, as you can hear and even read) in battle armor. In the background on the left you can see another named house – Zum Roten Ochsen (“At the Red Bull”). If you look closely, above the entrance you can see an image of a dark red bull with golden horns. And this building now houses an art gallery.

Statue of St. Martina

Erfurt Gartenbauausstellung (EGA) or simply Egapark is a combination of a landscape park, an exhibition center and a botanical garden. It was built in 1920 in the southwestern part of the city on an area of ​​36 hectares around the old fortress of Kiriaksburg. Its preserved walls and buildings are now organically integrated into the park landscape. There are many thematic objects in the park - Houses of orchids, roses, tropics, herbs, butterflies, Japanese Water and Rock Gardens.

Exhibit of landscape art

The park contains the largest flower arrangement in Europe with an area of ​​6 km2 with one and a half thousand flowers. The park's children's playground with farm animals is the largest in Thuringia. The park's Landscape Design Museum presents an exhibition introducing visitors to various aspects of landscape art.

Address: Gothaer Straße 38. The park is open from 9–10 to 16–18. You need to pay 6 EUR for entry. Directions: tram number 2.

Among Erfurt's museums, one can highlight the Naturkundemuseum Erfurt, located near Domplatz. The originality of the Natural History Museum is manifested in the exhibition space, which combines the natural and the man-made in the truest sense of the word. Through all four floors of the building grows an oak tree 14 m high, which is three and a half centuries old. A spiral staircase is built around it, along which visitors climb.

The museum was created in 1922 by entomologist Otto Rapp to demonstrate the relationship of plants and animals in the environment. After his death in 1953, the museum did not have a zealous owner for some time. The rebirth of the museum dates back to 1995, in which it moved to the current tree building. In the current exhibition, in addition to 350 thousand insects, you can see 4.5 thousand specimens of amphibians, many reptiles, birds, mammals, minerals and fossils.

Address: Große Arche, 14. Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, from 10 to 18 hours.

Conclusion

Erfurt creates a picture of the old pre-war Germany to a greater extent than other German cities. There are few attractions in Erfurt, but most of them are first class. Cathedral and Church of St. The Severas are spectacular even on foggy days, when they look like ancient sailing ships sailing on the sea. The architectural ensemble of Fischmarkt Square and Egapark are magnificent.

Erfurt is the capital of the German state of Thuringen. It was an important trading town in the Middle Ages and has many beautiful old buildings and parks.

For me, the city is quite compact; it combines medieval architecture, modern buildings and cozy streets. At the same time, the population is not high, which gives the city a family atmosphere. According to local residents, this is a very nice city without any “pathos”. There is entertainment here for both lovers of atmospheric walks and lovers of night parties.

How to get there

Unfortunately, it is impossible to get directly from Russia to Erfurt unless you use motor transport. Airlines from Russia do not operate direct flights to Erfurt. You can try to take a passing train from Moscow to Erfurt, but this will cost a lot of money and take a long time. You can fly to, and from Berlin go to Erfurt by bus or train. Prices for air tickets Moscow-Berlin vary from 6,000 RUB to 10,000 RUB. In order to book a cheaper air ticket, it is also important to book a ticket in advance. Below is information on how to get to Erfurt from Berlin.

By plane

Berlin

By far the fastest and best option for getting to Erfurt is air flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Berlin.

There are several airlines operating direct flights, such as Aeroflot, S7, inexpensive flights can be found with Air Baltic, the flight schedule can be found

Many different search engines offer prices from 3500 RUB, provided, of course, you are looking for tickets in advance. A good price for Economy class to Berlin from Moscow is considered to be 6,000 RUB; 10-12,000 RUB is considered expensive.

Erfurt

In Erfurt there is also an airport “Erfurt Weimar”, which operates flights to the nearest cities: Frankfurt, etc. I personally don’t know direct flights from Berlin to Erfurt and search engines do not respond to direct flights, but this is not rational, because there are many land-based options. where you don’t spend a lot of money and time on the road. Below you will find complete information on how to get there by train or bus. The Bla-Bla Car app is also popular in Germany.

There are several airlines from Erfurt to holiday destinations around the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Flight options can be viewed on numerous search engine sites, or, for example,.

From airport to city

If you fly from other cities in Germany to Erfurt, then use tram number 4, which has a convenient route. It runs from the airport to the main railway station from 06.00 to 22.00 every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. The Flughafen Bindersleben stop is located opposite the passenger terminal. Time to the train station is about 25 minutes. Also near the airport you can rent a car, take a taxi or stay at the Airoport Hotel Erfurt.

By train

From Russia

Unfortunately, there is no direct connection to Erfurt from Moscow and St. Petersburg, but, for example, in the opposite direction from Erfurt and to Moscow you can get on the passing train 24B (East) - (Central) - (Belorussky). Travel time will be 28 hours 35 minutes.

There are two options for the train route from Moscow to Berlin.

1. Direction: (Belorussky Station) - (East). Departure Belorussky Station - Berlin Main. Travel time will be 24 hours. The price for this ticket is 9317 RUB per person, a LUX class carriage will cost you 38946 RUB.
2. There is also a direct connection to Berlin. Direction (Kursk) - (Ostbahnhof). Travel time is 22 hours 44 minutes. Distance 1890 km. The cost in a regular compartment is 12950 RUB.

From Berlin

Once you reach Berlin, you can easily take public transport to Erfurt. Below is information on how to get there by bus. You can get from Berlin Main Station to Erfurt in 2 hours, ticket price is approximately 70 EUR. Of course, trains in Germany are expensive, but they are very fast and comfortable.

Erfurt train station

Erfurt Hauptbahnhof - the main train station - is quite large. Numerous ICE and IC trains run daily direct routes to Berlin, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Dresden and Frankfurt.

By bus

What are the prices for holidays?

Prices depend on how long you stay and depending on your preferences. For example:

• You can choose hotels from 50 EUR per night or 150 EUR. It all depends on your wishes or preferences. You can also use Couchsurfing. I stayed with relatives in Erfurt, so I had no living expenses.
• Excursions cost from 7 to 15 EUR. There are various discounts for students and pensioners. You must have with you a document proving that you are a citizen of this category.
• For public transport - 2 EUR, a taxi will cost 10-11 EUR for a 10-minute journey. But you can save money on this, the city is small, and walking around it is a pleasure. An important point: public transport also runs at night, but less frequently.
• The average bill in a good restaurant for two will cost 60 EUR, but on average, to have lunch or dinner in a good cafe, you will have to pay from 15 to 30 EUR per person. Don't forget that in Europe food portions are large. My mistake was that I ordered a lot of dishes and did not take into account their serving size.

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Main attractions. What to see

Of course, the city of Erfurt is medieval. That’s why the attractions here have unusual temples, castles, and the tiles are made of unusual small bricks. The architecture is fascinating and attunes to the spirituality of ancient Germany.

Regardless of whether you like to take excursions or not, just one walk will leave you with pleasant impressions and cool photos. I don't like taking excursions and being tied to a tour group and time. I prefer to study everything on my own, slowly. But if you are limited in time and perceive more by ear, then you can take a tour by purchasing a ticket like everywhere else at the box office, but entry to many places is free.

Below I will give the top 5 places that, in my opinion, are the most interesting places, but perhaps in this city you can make your own personal top list.

Top 5

BERND DAS BROD

You should definitely take a selfie with the popular cartoon character Bernd das Brot. It is located in the very center near the German city government. This gloomy-cute character will definitely not stay away from your attention and you will notice him immediately; it is absolutely impossible to pass by without noticing.

Bridge with houses "Krämerbrücke" or the Shopkeepers' house

The bridge is one of the main attractions. There are very few such structures in Europe. This bridge serves as a crossing over the Gera River and is home to more than 30 merchant houses. But local residents do not buy anything from these houses, since the prices for goods here are expensive.

Erfurt Cathedral and Domplatz

It is located in the center of the old town on Domplatz Square. This cathedral is a must visit. The cathedral embodies German architecture and Gothic style. It is the main part of the spiritual and cultural life of the population.

That is why, in order to feel all the grace and grandeur of ancient Germany, you need to visit the cathedrals and, if possible, attend one of the church services that are held on weekends. Everything on the square is done in a medieval style and at the same time very clean and cozy. The walk along Domplatz is also ideal for cycling and rollerblading. This is what you should definitely go to Erfurt for and experience the whole spirit of ancient, and at the same time graceful, Germany.

Zetadelle Petersberg (Petersburg)

Next to the cathedral square is the Petersberg fortress. There is also an observation deck here that offers a panoramic view of the city of Erfurt. There are also many lawns around the fortress and square where you can have a small picnic overlooking the city.

Yuri-Gagarin-Ring street or Yuri Gagarin ring

The street is named, as everyone has already guessed, in honor of the first cosmonaut. It has a rounded shape and is the longest in the city. This is where I lived.

There is a monument to Yuri Gagarin on the street and a monument to Martin Luther nearby.

A busy street with modern housing, shops and beautiful vegetation in spring and summer.

The photo shows a view from the window of a residential building on Gagarin Ring.

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

In addition to the main Erfurt Cathedral, the city also has Catholic and Protestant churches.

Prediger Church Previously it was a monastic church of the Dominican monastery. After the Reformation it became Protestant. Reconstructed in Baroque style. The church is also famous for the fact that the organ located inside was the most expensive and largest in 1650. I think that this church combines deep spirituality, beautiful style and good sounding music.

Walking around the city, you can find many interesting German churches. The main ones are the Reformed Protestant churches, which arose after Martin Luther. It was he who translated the Bible into German and upended the standard Catholic approach to church service. In Erfurt, these two largest movements of Christianity, Catholicism and Protestantism, harmonize and even complement each other both in the architecture and in the atmosphere of the medieval culture of the city.

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

Museum location: Michaelistraße 34 99084 Erfurt (next to Altstadt)

• Angermuseum - ErfurtArtMuseum

The museum is made in the Baroque style and has a unique long main hall. It houses various art collections. The organizers host various events, including in the atmospheric courtyard.

Location next to the Anger cemetery at the train station and town hall.

Parks

Egapark is the largest and most famous garden and park complex in the city. Open all year round, but the best visit is from spring to autumn. Various botanical exhibitions are held, and there are beautiful fountains on the territory. Lovers of nature and beautiful plants will find rest and tranquility here. There are also interesting play activities for children. The complex features a huge number of flowers, more than 400 varieties of roses, wonderful orchid exhibitions and a large area for walking.

Tourist streets

Erfurt is famous for its amazing and unique streets, and what is most important: only pedestrians can walk along them. On your walk you will see immaculate old houses, parks (Stadtpark) and (Nordpark), as well as flower alleys with unusual plants. Local residents love to make their homes cozy, and shopkeepers and sellers know how to decorate their windows in the style of the architecture of their city.

Be sure to take a quiet stroll through the streets, and you can also find tourist shops that will offer guides for you to explore the city in more detail.

What to see in 1 day

In general, you can see the entire city in one day. When traveling and on vacation, I don’t like to wake up early, so here too I would recommend getting enough sleep and starting your trip at about 10–11 am with a delicious breakfast. Erfurt has many streets lined with delicious bakeries and cafes. Therefore, start your day slowly and be sure that you will have time to see everything, unless, of course, you like to look at every tile on the street for half an hour.

• 10:00 - Altstad (old town). In order to walk along the streets and see the square, a little less than an hour will be enough, then we head from point A to point B, this is already included during a walk through the old town, and we smoothly moved to Domplatz square
• 11:00 - Domplatz area here we also need about 1 hour. But if you want to get to services in the cathedrals that rise on this square, you will need a little more time.
• 12:00 - from Domplatz Square we reach the Petersberg Fortress on foot, since the location is nearby. We go look at the walls, enjoy the general view, but I would recommend returning to the observation deck when it gets dark. Buildings and structures in Erfurt are beautifully illuminated and give a different atmosphere.

• 13:30 - you can return to the Altstad territory and have lunch in a cafe that suits your taste. German traditional cuisine, European, Indian, vegetarian. All cafes, like bars, are nice and cozy.
• 14:30 - then we can take a taxi. They are at every step, we can take a tram or walk to the Kramenbruke bridge. One hour is enough to look around and walk around. But if your goal is shopping, then you need more time, it all depends on how much time you spend on shopping.
• 15:30 - Egapark gardening complex. The distance from Kramenbruke to Egapark is about 5 km. You can walk, but you will lose an extra 40 minutes, and it will take about 18 minutes by transport. But you need to spend at least an hour and a half in the park for sure, but to enjoy all the charm, you need to come here for a long time, since the park is very large and interesting, and time a walk from him flies by.
• Then take public transport back to Alstad. Stroll along the Yuri-Gagarin-Ring street, then watch the city at night from the Petersberg observation deck. Evening Erfurt is no less fascinating than daytime, and you can end your one-day tour by strolling through the evening altstad, as well as strolling through the cozy bars located in this epicenter of the city.

What to see in the area

Nordhausen in Russia it would be considered a village, but it is no less a cozy town with beautiful buildings and stunning forest. The distance will be 102 km. You can get there from Erfurt Central Station for about 14 EUR.

We got here by train from Erfurt Haupthahnkof and our travel time was about 50 minutes, and along the way we admired the picturesque landscapes of Thuringia.

I would recommend going there in the spring, when beautiful trees and plants begin to bloom. I really liked this town because there is no fuss and beautiful nature. It's very calm here. Also located here is the Soviet Institute, created to study German missiles.

Also outside there are places such as:

• Weinmar is only a quarter of an hour away. The small town is famous for its castles and the home of the Schiller Museum, and Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer, also lived here.
• Jena is half an hour away. Here you can see the oldest botanical garden in Germany.
• - about an hour's drive. Russians who live in Germany come here to visit the Russian Orthodox Church. It is also a city with an interesting history and good museums.
• Take a walk through the nearby Thuringian Forest, which is why Thuringia is called the “green heart of Germany.”
• about 45 minutes away, there's a lot to see. The largest city on earth is Saxony-Anhalt. Handel was born here and there are several castles in the city.

Food. What to try

There is a lot of variety in food here.

But the most traditional food is Erfurt or Thuringian sausages. This is another highlight of the city, for which many tourists come. You can try them at fairs and squares.

The city has many cafes with different food: Mexican, Italian, Turkish, German, French, Chinese and even Russian cuisine. If you're a vegetarian, you'll find the Kekoa restaurant in the heart of Altstadt, which is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

The famous Thüringer Bratwurst sausage was born in Erfurt, and numerous stalls in the city sell this world-famous delicacy. Be sure to try it!

• Trattoria la Grappa, Schuhgasse 8 (next to Fischmarkt and town hall). Here you will find wonderful Italian cuisine. Enjoy excellent food in one of Thuringia's best renowned Italian restaurants.
• Tolle Knolle, Lange Brücke (Lange Bridge) 53 (next to Domplatz). Magnificent, rich potato casseroles, one of the German traditional dishes.

• San Remo, Marktstrasse 21. Considered an excellent ice cream shop.
• FAM(Feines am Markt), Am Fischmarkt 19 (to the left of the town hall, Fischmarkt). Good location, you can sit on the street and watch passers-by. The food is good here. Closed on Mondays!
• Ubersee, Kürschnergasse 8 (next to Wenigemarkt). Nice cafe and bar, you can sit outside and look at the beautiful view of the Gera River. They offer something special every day - check the website!

• SolyMar, Walkmühlstraße 13. Very cozy bar and room for cocktails, snacks and other drinks. Very cute Caribbean furniture in relaxing colors.
• Elmi Krämerbrückencafe, Kreuzgasse 1. Nice outdoor cafe. Cafe, espresso, pastries and cakes, refreshing drinks, breakfast, snacks, lunches. Open from 7.00 to 18.00.

Budget

• Ibra s Bistro Meienbergstrasse. Fast food of Arab countries.

Mid-level

Expensive

Holidays

Magdeburger Alle Fest

On the first Saturday in June, Erfurt hosts the Magdeburg Alley Festival. This holiday is opened by runners, and you can also take part in the race yourself. Both adults and children take part. You can also win prizes. The Magdeburg Allee is long, and in two places there is a stand with live music and concerts. Children are told fairy tales, drawing and crafts for different tastes.

Kramerbruckefest

Held on the third weekend in June. Festival in the old town area, from Friday to Saturday there is a market in medieval style. There are stands with live music throughout the area. delicious food and entertainment.

Safety. What to watch out for

Walking in Erfurt is safe both day and night. The only thing is that at night you can run into drunk people, just like everywhere else. In general, during my two visits to this city, there were no security incidents, there was no widespread fraud, since the police really carefully monitor the security of the city. Girls can safely walk around the city unaccompanied by men, and if they themselves don’t want adventure, nothing will happen.

Things to do

• Garden lovers have plenty to do and check out Egapark, which is a huge and beautiful botanical garden accessible by Straßenbahn (tram). Find out about exhibitions or programs.

• See the production at the newly restored Erfurt Theater.
• Relax in Wenigemarkt or beyond Krämerbrücke by the river and admire the beautiful view of the old houses standing on the bridge.
• Take a walk around Stadpark, which is located next to the main station, and look at the green part of the city.
• Join a city tour organized by Tourist Information located on the Fischmarkt to better understand the city's long history in an entertaining way.

Shopping and shops

Shops on Kremenbrück offer unique handicrafts and souvenirs. Around the city center, along Enge Street, Bahnhofstraße and all the roads to Fischmarkt and Domplatz, along Schlösserstraße and Marktstraße you can find almost any store that pleases the European soul, from H&M and Mango to Zara, Esprit, C&A and many, many others!

There are also several shopping centers and other retail outlets throughout the city:

• Enge 1(Anger 1), Mon-Sat, 10.00-20.00. Shopping center right in the city center. Its 4 floors sell clothing, electronics, groceries and more.
• Thüringenpark, Nordhäuser Straße 73 t (trams no. 1 and no. 3 in the direction of Europaplatz). Mon-Sat, 10.00-20.00. The shopping center is approximately 20 minutes from the city center. They sell clothing, groceries, electronics, etc. A post office, pharmacy and Savings Bank (German Bank) are also located in the building. Special events are held during holidays or in connection with a specific theme (for example, fashion, sports, etc.)

• TTC (Thuringian Trade Center), Hermsdorf street 4 (buses no. 51, 59 or 155 from the main station in the direction of Niedernizz). The shopping center is located 10 minutes from the city center. They sell groceries and electronics here. There are only a few clothing stores. Some stores open at different times, check website for details!

Helpful information: Most shops (except grocery stores) are only open until 20.00. On Sunday all stores and departments are closed! (Exception: They are open on some Sundays each year due to sales).

Bars. Where to go

There are many small bars in the center of Erfurt. When you're wondering what a good bar or bars to drink at, don't miss Michaelisstraße next to Fischmarkt, where there are many bars offering a wide variety of drinks and snacks. Of course, most of the cafes and restaurants listed in the "Recommended Places" section also serve alcoholic drinks and are open until late.

Clubs and nightlife

• Hemmingway, Michaelisstraße 45.
• If you are looking to go clubbing or dancing, there are also several clubs in Erfurt, most of which are open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
• Music Park, Willi-Brandt-Platz 1 (opposite the main station). Black, house and rock music. Every Tuesday: Ladies' World, free entry until midnight and you can drink for 6 euros. Every Friday: “Night of the Stars” with special drinks. On Saturdays - a variety of topics.

• Club 1, Steigerstraße 18 (tram no. 5 in the direction of Steigerstraße). Black and house music. Various events and DJs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

• Castle of the Holy Angel or Castel Sant'Angelo (Engelsburg or E-Burg), Allerheiligenstraße 20/21 (between Fischmarkt and Domplatz). Various programs and events, regularly - Fightclub (various musical styles). More alternative and rock music.
• Club Centrum, Anger 7 (city center). Minimal music, drum and bass, electronics, house, black. Various events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
• Presseklub, Dalbergsweg 1 (near the city center). Cocktail lounges, salsa parties and 70's - 80's pop music on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• Cosmopolar is a good bar with inexpensive drinks. Very popular among locals.

Extreme Sports

In the city you can find various sports: golf, two large swimming pools, volleyball, etc.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Puffbohne is the name given to Erfurt residents. These weirdos look like beans. The history of the origin of the city's inhabitants is connected with these beans. Therefore, these beans are a personalized souvenir from Erfurt. The cost of these cute creatures starts from 3 EUR

How to get around the city

• The city center is quite compact, so the best way to explore the city is to walk.
• For most of the day, trams run regularly throughout the city at intervals of about 10 minutes. They go less often in the evening.
• Night buses run all night and will get you home after midnight. They can be found in the very heart of the city (Anger). They depart from the main station and run at intervals of 1–2 every hour.

Taxi. What features exist

The price of a taxi depends on the time, for example, for a 10-minute journey 10-11 EUR.

There are taxi stands, many of them and with signs indicating them. Payment in cash, there may be taxi services with payment by credit card, but we paid in cash.

Trams

Erfurt - holidays with children

First of all, I would call the city of Erfurt a place for a family holiday. For children there are many attractions and various performances. Of course, going here with a child is a great idea. On weekends, many establishments hold various themed events. There will be no difficulties with a child here, as the city is very nice and safe.

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I would like to remember the three days of last summer that I spent in the amazing German city of Erfurt. Looking through photographs from six months ago, I understand that I had the opportunity to visit a very wonderful and unusual city in Germany.

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Our impressions of the city are also enhanced by the fact that we got there just on the traditional City Days. For three whole days, rainbow fun reigned here, various events and concerts took place, and the streets of the city were crowded with residents and guests of Erfurt from morning to late evening. The Germans really know how to have fun, and they do it with great respect for each other and everyone around them. But first I will try to tell you a little about the city itself.

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Erfurt has a very original and memorable appearance. This city was lucky not to be bombed and destroyed during World War II. In addition, Erfurt entered the territory of the GDR. What's good about this, you ask? Due to these circumstances, since East Germany is considered a more economically backward area, you will hardly meet Turks or blacks in Erfurt. And this is now a big plus for visiting tourists.

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The city has not lost its spirit. There are no traditional West German kebab shops or minimarkets here. But in Erfurt, the half-timbered architecture of the medieval center and the real German spirit of beer gardens, hearty restaurants and small themed shops have remained intact.

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The main symbol of the city is the cathedral mountain with two beautiful churches. Erfurt Cathedral and the Severikirche (Church of the Holy North) stand side by side here. The wide Domitufen staircase leads to them from the city square. We were only able to get inside the cathedral.

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As rich as the cathedral looks from the outside, the interior is just as modest. The history of the cathedral dates back more than 9 centuries. This is the oldest building in the city. It is also surprising that inside, objects and interiors that are many hundreds of years old have been preserved completely intact.

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It is worth looking at the giant bronze “Tungsten” candlestick in the form of a monk with outstretched arms. It is already more than 700 years old. I looked in awe at the oak seats of the choir with amazing carved decorations, which are also many centuries old.

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A lot of interesting things can be seen in Severikirche. Just look at the sarcophagus with the relics of the Holy North itself or the huge bells. But, as I said earlier, we were unable to get inside.

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But we managed to visit the neighbor of Cathedral Hill - the Petersberg citadel. This fortress was built in the shape of an irregular star back in the 17th century. It was then built by Prussian troops as an outpost against the Swedes. At that time it was a powerful fortification. Even today, its high bastions impress unsophisticated minds. And this is considering that the citadel was partially dismantled and destroyed more than 100 years ago. This fortification did not withstand the onslaught of Napoleonic troops, who took it on the move. But later, the French themselves defended within the walls of the citadel for five whole months, surrendering the fortress only after Napoleon’s complete surrender. Even before this, somewhere inside the Petersberg citadel, Napoleon conducted personal negotiations with the Russian Emperor Alexander the First. During the Second World War, the Wehrmacht administration and a military tribunal, as well as a prison for political opponents of the Nazis, were located within the walls of the fortress. About 50 deserters were shot on the territory of the citadel at that time. During the GDR times, this strengthening was also useful. The state security service and the people's militia were located here. It was only in the 90s that the Petersberg citadel began to serve as a tourist attraction.

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We entered the fortress, like most visitors, through the main gate of St. Peter's along a stone bridge. The entrance, decorated with lion heads and a majestic coat of arms, attracts attention from afar.

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There are not many buildings at the top of the citadel. Just some abandoned warehouses and a modern exhibition center, which looks a little strange here.

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Only the church of the same St. Peter attracts attention. This building is all that remains of the Benedictine monastery that occupied the top of the hill before the construction of the citadel began.

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The main thing worth going up inside the fortress for is, of course, the unforgettable panoramas of the Old Town with the Cathedral Hill. The views from the top are magnificent. But we are in a hurry to return back to the center of Erfurt to the medieval streets filled with crowds of people. We wandered around the city for several days in a row, each time finding something new.

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Erfurt itself is small. Sometimes it was even unclear where so many people came from. It seems that these days none of the townspeople are staying at home, preferring noisy companies, crowds of people and the cacophony of city sounds to quiet solitude.

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A cozy modern train station is also located not far from the main attractions. But parking for cars in the very center is more difficult. And why should they, when you can get around everything at a leisurely pace within a few hours.

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We visited the town hall square Fischmark, the main square Anger with a large modern shopping center in the middle, and the small medieval square Domplatz.

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We also looked at one of the main city attractions - the bridge over the Gera River Kremerbrücke, built up with medieval houses. True, it is unlikely that you will be able to feel that you are walking across a bridge without a good imagination. An ordinary narrow street filled with souvenir shops.

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By the way, the river itself is an undoubted fetish for Erfurt residents. Since Gera is too shallow for any navigation, it is considered especially chic for city residents to sit in cafes located directly on small floating balconies. There are many such establishments in the city.