Discover Erfurt on foot
The location of the new H2 Hotel Erfurt on the southern edge of the historic city center promises short distances. Via the Lange Brücke street, you can walk directly to the cathedral square in less than ten minutes: ideal for exploring the sights of Erfurt on vacation. The H2 Hotel Erfurt is also conveniently located for arriving by train. From the main train station, it takes just five minutes by cab to the H2 Hotel, or around twelve minutes on foot. If you are coming to Erfurt by car, you can reach Neuwerkstraße directly via Lutherstraße or Juri-Gargarin-Ring. You are welcome to use the underground parking garage at the H2 Hotel Erfurt during your stay.
Book now at the H2 Hotel Erfurt: thanks to its excellent city location, you can explore the sights on foot from here and easily take a break at the hotel in between.
Places of interest near the H2 Hotel Erfurt
An old town like a history book
The heart of Erfurt is the old town, which you can explore on foot thanks to the central location of the H2 Hotel Erfurt. The oldest parts date back to the 10th century, while the outer Old Town was built in the 14th century. The old town still has a historic appearance today, characterized by over 20 medieval churches and magnificent half-timbered houses as well as many bourgeois and merchant houses from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. After the city fortifications were demolished in 1873, a ring of residential districts, known as the Erfurt suburbs, emerged until the 1930s, tracing the stylistic changes between the Gründerzeit and New Objectivity. This ring was spared war damage and later renovations and is still completely preserved today. Even today, you will encounter great names such as Bach, Luther, Goethe and van der Velde in Erfurt's old town. Stroll along historical paths and also discover the medieval Jewish heritage of Erfurt with the old synagogue and the mikvah, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Erfurt Cathedral Square with St. Mary's Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus
The ensemble of the cathedral and Severi Church is Erfurt's landmark, which you can reach in about ten minutes on foot from the H2 Hotel Erfurt. Climb the 70 cathedral steps up to St. Mary's Cathedral, Erfurt's oldest and most important church. construction of the late Romanesque basilica began in 1154 and was extended in the 14th century by the hall-like, Gothic high choir. The original stained glass windows and choir stalls from 1329 are particularly impressive. During a tour of the tower and bells, you can also take a look at the mighty Gloriosa, the largest medieval bell in the world. It measures around 2.5 x 2.5 meters, weighs more than 11 tons and is still rung today on special occasions.Right next door is the Severi Church. The current building, one of the few five-nave Gothic hall churches in Germany, dates back to the 14th century. Two square towers border the choir. The Severi sarcophagus in the south aisle, which was created around 1360, is particularly worth seeing as a great example of 14th century sculpture.
Erfurt's Krämerbrücke – a landmark with a cozy flair
The Krämerbrücke is considered to be the oldest non-religious building in Erfurt. After several previous bridges had burnt down, it was rebuilt in its current form at the end of the 15th century. It is the only bridge north of the Alps to be built with houses and, at 79 meters long, is also the longest in Europe. It crosses the Gera and was part of the Via Regia trade route. Originally built with 62 half-timbered houses, 32 buildings still adorn the Krämerbrücke today. Take a walk here from the H2 Hotel Erfurt and stroll across the bridge, which is closed to traffic. It is an impressive 26 meters wide - but the road is only about five and a half meters wide: In the houses, which are around ten meters deep and three storeys high, there are now many stores selling arts and crafts and antiques - just the place for a nice souvenir.
Petersberg Citadel – demonstration of power over the old town
The majestic Petersberg Citadel, one of the largest and best-preserved Baroque fortresses in Central Europe, towers above the rooftops of Erfurt. The star-shaped complex was built in 1665 by order of the Elector and Archbishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn and served as a stronghold against the city and later as a bulwark against Protestant powers coming from the north. Since 1990, it has been reconstructed with great attention to detail.
Visitors can view the exhibition in the commander's house or explore the listening passages in the massive fortress walls. Plan about 20 minutes for a walk from the H2 Hotel Erfurt to the citadel - or a good five minutes by car - and then enjoy the fantastic view over the entire old town from here. A barrier-free panoramic path leads from Erfurt Cathedral Square up to the citadel, and you can use the elevator on the wall to climb to the upper plateau.
In the egapark – a vacation from everyday life for the whole family
For a special kind of time-out, take a 20-minute streetcar ride from the H2 Hotel Erfurt or just under ten minutes by car to egapark. The park in the west of Erfurt is considered the most important garden monument of the 1960s and delights visitors with its diversity and design. Marvel at the water features, more than 20 flower and themed gardens or the largest ornamental flowerbed in Europe with around 90,000 seasonally changing flowers. Enjoy the shade under one of the 2,400 trees or relax in a hammock while your children explore the largest playground in Thuringia and its huge paddling pool. Even in winter, the egapark with its tranquil nature is always worth a visit. And when it gets cold, you can warm up again in the German Horticultural Museum and the Danakil Desert and Jungle House.
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