Erfurt

Tours

Step into the past on this guided walking tour of the 1,270-year-old city of Erfurt's Old Town. Pass through the old quarter and pass by the Merchants’ Bridge, the 19th-century Town Hall, the University District, and townhouses that are steeped in tradition.  Meet your guide at the Denkmal Eulenspiegel sculpture and begin your walking tour. Admire the outside of the Cathedral of St. Mary with its 500-year-old "Gloriosa" bell, which is famous throughout the world for the beauty of its tone. Follow your guide down streets lined with wealthy patrician townhouses, half-timbered buildings, and a great many churches, which together make it a veritable picture-book of German history. End your guided walk with a deeper appreciation for the town, its architecture, and its history. 

Experience an atmospheric tour in the passageways beneath Petersberg Fortress accompanied by our expert guide. Opening up the Petersberg Fortress in Erfurt has been one of the most costly and complex but also undoubtedly one of the most worthwhile preservation projects of our times. You start at the visitor centre of the Commander’s House. From there you descend into the narrow winding corridors with numerous steps.

In the game box, you'll find eleven sealed and numbered envelopes. In these, you find small tasks that need to be solved. Led by clear directions,  walk around the Erfurt old town, solving the puzzles in order to get to the next station. As solution for the puzzles, you get a number that tells you what envelope you have to open next. As you criss-cross through the city, you’ll receive detailed background information on the history of each site that you reach.  You decide for yourself when to start the tour, and along the way, take as much time as you’d like stopping for a bite to eat, a coffee, or to do some shopping. The game starts at the famous Erfurt Cathedral, and leads you through the city’s most historic sights. Walk pass Kaufmannskirche, Stadtmuseum zur Krämerbrücke, and the Petersberg Fortress. Above all, experience the city in a unique way, having a blast with your family, friends, or yourself. Please note that the game is in German.

Let the capital of Thuringia invite you for a walk in its picturesque old town. Visit the impressive Gothic cathedral of St. Mary, also known as Erfurt Cathedral, the unique Krämerbrücke, a medieval bridge lined with numerous shops and cafés and a landmark of the city, and many other iconic building on this old town walk. But it's also the many little details along the way that make Erfurt so exciting: The Sandman and Käptn Blaubär, the house of the wild man, the Mikwe, the Hosenkraatsch, the Kraultier, the "boozing boys" and much more. You will get background infos, surprising and exciting facts, solve entertaining quiz questions on current and historical events, while strolling through the small alleys. The tour starts at the main station and takes you on a 3.5 km route through the city. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Erfurt by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Erfurt! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Your expert rickshaw guide will show you and explain the historical sights of Erfurt on an exciting, private Old Town tour. In 90 minutes, the cultural splendor across all the city's eras will be explored. And all onboard an e-rickshaw, protected from rain and sun and thus perfect for any season. Meet your guide at the fish market. Your personal rickshaw guide will take you to the historical registry office, a.k.a. the House of Sonneborn. Visit the Waidspeicher. The highlight of the area is the cathedral square, home to the stately St. Mary's Cathedral. Discover Erfurt's past and present with the comfort and convenience of an e-rickshaw. Relax while your driver cycles past the top sights in Erfurt's Old Town. Take photo breaks or make a stop to sample the famous Thuringian Rostbratwurst whenever you like. Along the winding Waagegasse, look out at the Old Synagogue. Cruise through the Michaelisviertel to the next stop, the Collegium Maius, the old university. The crowning glory will be the Krämerbrücke with its impressive half-timbered houses.

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom at Zoopark Erfurt, where adventure meets education. Located in the heart of Erfurt, Germany, this zoo is home to over 500 animals from various species across the globe. Our Zoopark Erfurt Experience offers a full day of excitement and discovery, making it perfect for families, animal enthusiasts, and nature lovers of all ages.

During a leisurely stroll through the city, all guests who are less mobile are welcome. The route comfortably leads on flat ground without stairs or inclines, allowing easy access to the main highlights (without interior visits).

Relax and enter one of the largest (36 hectares) and most beautiful parks in Germany. Explore the “Danakil” desert and jungle house, the largest ornamental flower bed in Europe, exciting themed gardens, a massive play area, a Knowledge Forest with lots of discovery stations in the forest park and the German Horticultural Museum are just some of the many high points waiting for you. Relax in a lounger under one of the 2,400 trees – flower and plant lovers, children who like to play, explorers and people seeking peace and quiet will find everything they need to take a break from everyday life here. Take part in all sorts of events, exhibitions, sporting activities, workshops for adults and much more.

You meet the guide at the fish market in the old town. From there, you drive together to the top of the Petersberg. Once you arrive at the top, you can take a first look over the fortification walls to the rooftops of the city of Erfurt. Marvel at the panoramic view over the old town with its countless churches. Listen to the anecdotes and expertise of your guide. Let yourself be rocked over the plateau in the bike taxi while enjoying the breathtaking view. Your next stop is the Romanesque St. Peter's Church. Passing by the Defension Barracks, you can also look to the north of Erfurt. Photo stops are possible at any time to capture these great views. Afterwards, you go through the Baroque entrance portal and the drawbridge. Explore the high fortification walls. Finally, your guide will drive you back to the old town.

Ride through the picturesque streets of Erfurt, with its historic buildings and medieval architecture, as you embark on an adventure to look for your favorite childhood TV characters. Join your guide aboard a pedicab and comb the streets for the iconic figures, popular among kids and adults alike. Join a fun journey through the city and discover some local landmarks as you visit each figure. Get picked up at the fish market and see the colorful life-sized statues of The Sandman, Tabaluga, and Pittiplatsch, among many other cartoon heroes. Explore local sites such as the Krämerbrücke and Theaterplatz and make stops at your most beloved character's figure, perhaps Moppi or Schnatterinchen. Snap as many pictures as you want before being driven back to the fish market or even a restaurant.