City reference · Germany / Thuringia

Erfurt

A place to explore. A source trail to follow.

Erfurt destination photograph: Erfurt, Krämerbrücke (6342750117).jpg
Harald Hoyer from Schwerin, Germany · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original photo and creditsDisplayed crop; open the original to see the complete photograph.

A first look at Erfurt

Erfurt is the capital and largest city of the German state of Thuringia (Thüringen), with a population of around 215,000 (2024). Located at a major geographic and transportation crossroads in central Germany, the city is characterized by its large, intact medieval old town. Key landmarks include the Krämerbrücke (Europe's longest inhabited bridge) and several UNESCO World…

Excerpt from Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full guide for context.

YOUR NEXT ESCAPE

Your cart

A little room for your next escape.

Your cart is empty. Start with a free preview, or explore a Trip Pass.

Explore your options