Erfurt
Germany · ThuringiaDE
Capital of Thuringia, Germany
Erfurt (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁfʊʁt] ) is the capital and largest city of the Central German state of Thuringia, with a population of around 216,000. It lies in the wide valley of the River Gera, in the southern part of the Thuringian Basin, north of the Thuringian Forest, and in the middle of a line of the six largest Thuringian cities, stretching from Eisenach in the west, via Gotha, Erfurt, Weimar and Jena, to Gera in the east. Together with Kassel and Göttingen, it is one of the cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants lying closest to the geographic centre of Germany. Erfurt is 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Leipzig, 250 km (155 mi) north-east of Frankfurt, 300 km (186 mi) south-west of Berlin and 400 km (249 mi) north of Munich.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 215,199
- Coordinates
- 50.979, 11.033
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 194 m
Overview of Erfurt
Erfurt is the kind of compact city you find in Thuringia, Germany. Its resident count stands at approximately 215,199. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around adventure, culture and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Erfurt
Adventure in Erfurt
(4)Under adventure, Erfurt is tagged with Off Road Trails, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Erfurt.
Culture in Erfurt
(4)Our data lists Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Erfurt.
Nightlife in Erfurt
(3)For nightlife, expect Casinos, Events and Festival. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Erfurt.
Water Sports in Erfurt
(2)Looking for water sports? Erfurt has Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Erfurt.
Family in Erfurt
(1)Under family, Erfurt is tagged with Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Erfurt.
Nature in Erfurt
(1)Erfurt records Gardens under nature. All of it is drawn from Erfurt's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Erfurt
(1)Erfurt records Secret under other activities. All of it is drawn from Erfurt's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Erfurt
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Reach Erfurt by regional transport from the nearest hub in Thuringia; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Erfurt that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erfurt known for?
- Erfurt, in Thuringia, Germany, is best known for adventure, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 215,199 residents.
- What can you do in Erfurt?
- Recorded activities in Erfurt include Off Road Trails, Parachute, Shooting Ranges, Skydiving and Bridges. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Erfurt?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Erfurt located?
- Erfurt is located in Thuringia, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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