Entspannen an der Krämerbrücke
Erfurt - architectural pearl and mirror of the times
With its atmospheric alleyways and tiny squares, the delightful old part of the city has largely retained its medieval structure and is an eloquent monument to the German style of town architecture. Erfurt’s twin symbols – the cathedral and the Church of St. Severus – stand side by side, a majestic presence on the skyline and a masterful combination of Gothic architecture unparalleled in Europe. You must not miss seeing the Merchants’ Bridge, which has the longest row of inhabited buildings on any European bridge. Another impressive building is the neo-Gothic town hall with its numerous wall paintings going up the staircase. On Fischmarkt, the mansions "Zum Breiten Herd" and "Zum Roten Ochsen" date back to the Renaissance. Other buildings of interest in the heart of the town are the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, the post office building and the former "Römischer Kaiser" department store on Anger. Enjoy discovering the architectural styles of different epochs.
Details
Only available as a group guided tour
Offer
1 January - 31 December
Monday - Sunday
Duration
2 hours
Meeting Point
Various, e.g. coach park on Domplatz if arriving by coach, or tourist information office, town hall portal, your hotel (town centre hotels only)
Price
per group: 140.00 € (max. 35 persons)
[Booking number: GF 06/P]
You may also find the following of interest
On the trail of Bauhaus in Erfurt
In the 1920s it was primarily industrialists, supporters of the arts and local art societies who provided important platforms for modern artists to present their works and promote their projects.
Merchants' Bridge
Another Erfurt landmark is the Merchants' Bridge (Krämerbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe.
Cathedral of St. Mary
The late Gothic cathedral with its high-Gothic choir and Romanesque tower replaced the church built on this site for Bishop Boniface in 742.
Petersberg Citadel
Petersberg Citadel, the only extensively preserved town baroque fortress in central Europe, was built on the site of a former Benedictine monastery.
Contact
Catherine Leifheit
Manager city tours
Benediktsplatz 1
99084 Erfurt
+49 361 - 66 40 120
citytour@erfurt-tourismus.de
Franziska Gebauer
city tours
Benediktsplatz 1
99084 Erfurt
+49 361 - 66 40 120
citytour@erfurt-tourismus.de
