Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz
The Willy-Brandt-Platz (or the station forecourt) does not only keep on hand a rich variety of dining options for you, but at the same time is also a place of great historical significance. Here, in the former hotel “Erfurter Hof”, the first summit meeting was held in 1970 between Willy Brandt and Willi Stoph of the two German states. Numerous shops and dining places are open not only during weekdays, but also on Sunday until 8 pm.
You may also find the following of interest:
Anger
Formerly the principal square where woad, wine and wheat were traded, Anger is now Erfurt's main business and retail precinct and a paradise for shopaholics.
Merchants' Bridge
Another Erfurt landmark is the Merchants' Bridge (Krämerbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe.
Famous individuals
As Thuringia’s economic, intellectual, cultural and political centre, Erfurt has always attracted great individuals.
