Erfurt

Lovable Capital of Thuringia

Easy accessibility and a central location, attractive conference and convention centres and a wide range of accompanying programmes make Erfurt the ideal location for trade fairs, conventions, and all kinds of events. In Erfurt, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, you can experience state-of-the-art conference culture against the background of unique historic buildings.

Erfurt boasts one of the best-preserved medieval city centres and looks back on over 1,270 years of history. It is centrally located and, as the capital city of Thuringia with a population of approx. 214,000, Erfurt can be reached quickly and easily via the ICE railway station or the excellent motorway connections.

The participants of various conventions from the medical, business and association sectors have already come to know and appreciate Erfurt as a first-class conference destination boasting hotels of all categories, convenient locations and special sights such as the unique architectural ensemble of the Erfurt Cathedral and Severi Church, or the Merchants’ Bridge. Erfurt's economy is strongly influenced by mechanical and factory engineering, logistics as well as microtechnology, and the photovoltaic industry.


With its excellent light rail network, Erfurt is climate-friendly and environmentally sustainable.  The professional conference service of the Erfurt Tourism und Marketing GmbH will help you plan your successful event.

Cover photos

  1. Erfurt’s Petersberg Citadel, Foto: Vitalik Guertler, Stadtverwaltung Erfurt​​​​​​
  2. Long Bridge in Erfurt’s old town, Foto: ETMG
  3. Erfurt Cathedral and Severi Church, Foto: Barbara Neumann, ETMG
  4. Merchants’ Bridge in Erfurt’s centre, Foto: Barbara Neumann, ETMG

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