Audio guide · Self-guided city walk · Germany

Erfurt

Available inGermanEnglish

The cathedral, the Merchants’ Bridge and Luther’s monastery: the old town on the Gera.

I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Petersberg citadel, the cathedral and its great bell, St Severus’ Church, the fish market, the Old Synagogue, Luther’s Augustinian monastery, the Merchants’ Bridge and, to finish, the Preachers’ Church.

A self-guided audio walk through Erfurt: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.

Stops
15 + 25
Distance
4.0 km
Duration
approx. 2 hours
Languages
2
Start in WhatsApp →Free welcome · pass from €6.99

Link: wa.me/4922853414666?text=Start/City Guide Erfurt

How it works

  1. 1

    Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.

  2. 2

    Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.

  3. 3

    Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.

  4. 4

    Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.

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The walk

15 stops in order

Start: Festung über der Stadt: der Petersberg. 4.0 km, approx. 2 hours at a relaxed pace.

Stops in order   Discovery points  ·  Tap a point for picture and title.

  1. Petersberg Citadel

    1. Petersberg Citadel

    📷 TomKidd, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  2. Cathedral and Gloriosa

    2. Cathedral and Gloriosa

    📷 User:MatthiasKabel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  3. Severikirche

    3. Severikirche

    📷 Wikswat, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  4. Domplatz and Obelisk

    4. Domplatz and Obelisk

    📷 Eremeev, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  5. Fischmarkt and Town Hall

    5. Fischmarkt and Town Hall

    📷 Vitold Muratov, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  6. Renaissance Houses

    6. Renaissance Houses

    📷 Thomas Hummel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  7. Old Synagogue

    7. Old Synagogue

    📷 Heinrich Stürzl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  8. The Latin Quarter

    8. The Latin Quarter

    📷 Mylius, GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons

  9. Augustinian Monastery

    9. Augustinian Monastery

    📷 Ralf Roletschek (talk) - Fahrradtechnik auf fahrradmonteur.de, FAL, Wikimedia Commons

  10. Medieval Mikveh

    10. Medieval Mikveh

    📷 Giorno2, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  11. Krämerbrücke

    11. Krämerbrücke

    📷 TomKidd, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  12. Ägidienkirche

    12. Ägidienkirche

    📷 TomKidd, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  13. Kaufmannskirche & Luther

    13. Kaufmannskirche & Luther

    📷 H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  14. Anger and Angermuseum

    14. Anger and Angermuseum

    📷 Michael Sander, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  15. Predigerkirche

    15. Predigerkirche

    📷 Nilaxus, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Explore freely

25 discovery points on the map

Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.

  • Small Synagogue

    Small Synagogue

    📷 TomKidd, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Erfurt City Museum

    Erfurt City Museum

    📷 Mylius, GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons

  • Thuringian Folk Museum

    Thuringian Folk Museum

    📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Natural History Museum

    Natural History Museum

  • Neue Mühle

    Neue Mühle

    📷 Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons

  • Andreasstraße Memorial

    Andreasstraße Memorial

    📷 Giorno2, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Barfüßerkirche

    Barfüßerkirche

    📷 Wikswat, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Andreasviertel

    Andreasviertel

    📷 Michael Sander, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kornhofspeicher

    Kornhofspeicher

    📷 Dr. Bernd Gross, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kaisersaal

    Kaisersaal

    📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Schottenkirche

    Schottenkirche

    📷 Dguendel, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Reglerkirche

    Reglerkirche

    📷 Cmcmcm1, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Allerheiligenkirche

    Allerheiligenkirche

    📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Statthalterei

    Statthalterei

    📷 Heiko Fischer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Engelsburg

    Engelsburg

    📷 Kolossos, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Venedig

    Venedig

    📷 Florean Fortescue, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

  • egapark Erfurt

    egapark Erfurt

    📷 Grimba-Photo, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Sibyllentürmchen

    Sibyllentürmchen

    📷 Michael Sander, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Topf & Söhne Memorial

    Topf & Söhne Memorial

    📷 Michael Sander, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Erfurter Hof

    Erfurter Hof

    📷 Michael Sander, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Thuringian Zoopark

    Thuringian Zoopark

    📷 H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Steigerkreuz

    Steigerkreuz

    📷 Giorno2, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Hirschgarten

    Hirschgarten

    📷 Torsten Maue, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

  • Kakteen-Haage

    Kakteen-Haage

    📷 Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

  • New Synagogue

    New Synagogue

    📷 Giorno2, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Prices

  • 1 day€6.99
  • 2 days€9.99
  • 1 week€14.99

Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.

Questions

When can I start?
Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
How much does the City Guide cost?
A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
Where does the walk start?
At the starting point Festung über der Stadt: der Petersberg. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
Do I need an app?
No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
Can I switch the language?
Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Erfurt is available in German, English.

Ready for Erfurt?

Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.

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