Explore Erfurt at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your smartphone — no physical guide and no app to download. Follow a clear map through the city's medieval heart, from the Johannesturm to the famous Krämerbrücke, one of the longest inhabited bridges in Europe. At each of the 10 stops, short audio stories bring Erfurt's churches, merchant houses and bridges to life, while interactive quizzes let you unlock the next point of interest as you go. Walk solo or team up with friends and family, start whenever you like, and take as long as you want. Everything runs right in your browser, in your choice of seven languages, so you can simply turn up and explore.
What's included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
What to expect
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Begin your self-guided walk at the Johannesturm, a medieval tower that once belonged to one of Erfurt's old parish churches. It's a fitting starting point for a route through the city's historic centre.
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The Nikolaikirchturm is the surviving tower of the former Church of St. Nicholas, a reminder of how many parish churches once dotted medieval Erfurt.
Old Synagogue
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Erfurt's Old Synagogue is one of the oldest synagogue buildings preserved in Central Europe, with parts dating to the Middle Ages. It now houses a museum on the city's Jewish heritage, including the famous Erfurt Treasure.
Haus zum breiten Herd
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Zum Breiten Herd is a richly decorated Renaissance merchant's house on the Fischmarkt, admired for the carved reliefs that run across its ornate façade.
Der Roemer
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Der Römer is one of the historic burgher houses lining Erfurt's Fischmarkt, part of the ensemble of ornate façades around the old market square.
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The Steinernes Haus (Stone House) on Benediktsplatz is one of Erfurt's notable historic buildings; the adjoining Schaudepot offers a glimpse of objects from the city's collections.
Kramerbrucke
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The Krämerbrücke is the highlight of the route: a medieval arched bridge entirely lined with inhabited timber-framed houses, one of the longest of its kind in Europe.
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The Haus der Stiftungen stands right on the Krämerbrücke, reflecting the bridge's long tradition as a place of merchants, crafts and community life.
Bartholomausturm
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The Bartholomäusturm is a free-standing tower near the old market, today home to a carillon whose bells ring out over the city centre.
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The Barfüßerkirche is the ruin of a former Franciscan church, heavily damaged in the Second World War. Its open walls make a quiet, reflective end to your walk.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Johannesturm. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
End point
The tour ends near Barfüßerkirche. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
