Leisure and recreation

If you’re looking to relax, Erfurt is the place to be. Beautiful parks such as egapark Erfurt, the Geraaue, Steigerwald forest and a whole host of popular destinations promise peace and quiet and a change of scene.

You can also get on your bike and discover the area’s long-distance cycle routes.

And on hot days, the city’s pools and lakes are the perfect place to cool down.

Top tip:

For a really wild experience, head to Erfurt Zoo with its extensive grounds and more than 900 animals.

Erfurt tourist information

Information about leisure activities in and around Erfurt, about accessible ways to experience the city, and inspiration for day trips
Phone
6640-0

Website
erfurt-tourismus.de/en

Address
Benediktsplatz 1

Erfurt Zoo

Phone
0049 361 655-4151

Website
zoopark-erfurt.de

Address
Am Zoopark 1

Open
March–October 9am–6pm
November–February 9am–4pm

egapark Erfurt

Phone
0049 361 564-3737

Website
egapark-erfurt.de

Address
Gothaer Strasse 38

Open
Tue–Sun (and Mondays that are public holidays)

Petersberg Citadel

Visitor centre and exhibition
Phone
0049 361 6640-170

Website
petersberg-erfurt.de

Address
Petersberg 3

Open
Mon–Sun 10am–6pm

Allotment association

Phone
0049 361 6439248

Website
kleingaerten-erfurt.de

Address
Riethstrasse 33 / 68

Erfurt cycle loop

110km circular cycle route around Erfurt

Website
radring-erfurt.de

SWE Bäder GmbH outdoor pools

Stotternheim beach, Dreienbrunnenbad pool, Möbisburg outdoor pool, Nordbad pool
Phone
0049 361 564-3532 und -3543

Website
stadtwerke-erfurt.de/baeder

Erfurt lakes

Website
erfurter-seen.de

Stausee Hohenfelden lakeside leisure park

Website
erlebnisregion-hohenfelden.de