Experience Erfurt — History, diversity and pure joie de vivre

Relax and enjoy a Goldhelm ice cream behind the Merchants’ Bridge in summer, cool your feet in the wonderfully fresh water of the Gera River and say hello to ‘Bernd das Brot’ on the way home: In Erfurt, you can study in a relaxed environment with a lot of history and a wonderful Old Town. The mixture of historical flair, cool pubs and cafés — not to mention the charming squares — make life in Erfurt something special. Here, something new is waiting to be discovered around every corner.

With a population of 215,000, Erfurt offers both the convenience of a city and the charm of a small town. You'll notice this when you're out and about in the city centre: You might just bump into someone you know. Cafés such as Epitome or Kurhaus Simone are popular meeting places for young people, and the city itself is perfect for students, with affordable rents and a high quality of life. The short distances are a real plus! You can get to your university and the city centre quickly by bike, tram or on foot.

Ever wonder why there are so many statues of colourful characters scattered around the city? The explanation is quite simple. These characters are all part of well-known children’s TV shows broadcasted on KiKA, the children’s TV channel of the public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. Ask any German student who grew up with KiKA — they’ll know every single one of their childhood favourites.

During your studies, you will discover much more here that will amaze you — that's a promise.