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In the heart of Germany, Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, enchants with the Krämerbrücke, cathedral ensemble, and Germany's best-preserved medieval old town. Martin Luther studied here, and the Thuringian bratwurst is legendary.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
5°
Jan
8°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
25°
Jul
26°
Aug
21°
Sep
17°
Oct
9°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
8h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
14d
Feb
11d
Mar
12d
Apr
9d
May
10d
Jun
10d
Jul
10d
Aug
10d
Sep
13d
Oct
11d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Erfurt as a Vacation Destination

Erfurt is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan