Erfordia Turrita
Climb the towers of Erfurt's old townExperience Erfurt from a breathtaking perspective!
On Saturday, September 7th, Erfordia Turrita will open the doors to the historic towers of the old town from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. On the one hand, the climb is breathtaking: countless steps and narrow staircases await you. It takes your breath away. You will be rewarded with a rare view of the city at the top.
What does climbing the tower offer?
- Unique view of Erfurt's medieval skyline
- Exclusive insights into the architecture of past centuries
- Perfect opportunity for unforgettable photos
- And last but not least: fitness training !
Immerse yourself in history and enjoy the view that is otherwise only reserved for kestrels. Each tower tells its own story – discover them all!
A rare window view of the cathedral and St. Paul's Church. Unfortunately, this tower will not be open to visitors during “erfordia turrita”.
These towers are at Erfordia Turrita on September 7th. open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.:
- Barefoot Tower
- Bartholomew Tower
- Christ Tower
- St. John's Tower
- Merchant's Tower
- Preacher Tower
- Regulator tower
- Thomas Tower
- Wigberti tower
- Aegidi Tower
Important information about the tower climbs:
- Date: Saturday September 7th
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
- Donations desired to preserve the historical buildings
- Sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing recommended
- Limited number of visitors per tower – come first, climb first!
No pre-registration necessary – come along spontaneously and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Erfurt!
Erfordia Turrita – your gateway to heavenly Erfurt!
What does “erfordia turrita” mean?
- “Erfordia” is the Latin name for Erfurt.
- “Turrita” means “towered” or “rich in towers”.
When put together, “Erfordia Turrita” means something like “Erfurt, the city of towers” or “Erfurt rich in towers”.
This nickname refers to the characteristic silhouette of the city of Erfurt, which is characterized by numerous church towers and other historical towers. The most famous of these are certainly the towers of Erfurt Cathedral and Severikirche, but there are many other historic towers in the old town. Nine of these towers can be climbed during the Monument Days in 2024.
The tower of the Barfüsserkirche. It survived the bombing in 1945, but unfortunately the church did not.
Erfordia Turrita – The Bartholomäusturm am Anger. The famous carillon can be found here.
Tower-rich Erfurt - The tower of the Aegidienkirche on Wenigemarkt.