Erfurt Central Station

Erfurt Central Station is a major rail and transport hub built in brick with historicism architectural elements. The building spreads across multiple platforms and houses shops and modern passenger facilities located beneath the tracks.

The station was founded in 1846 and received a new brick building in 1893 with historicism features. This expansion made it one of the key transport hubs in the Thuringia region.

The station is a protected heritage monument that reflects 19th-century architectural styles important to Erfurt and the region. You can see from its design and details how central railways were to the city's development.

The station is easy to reach on foot and has a shopping center with restaurants and shops for waiting time. Five tram lines and several bus routes connect the station to the rest of the city.

The station received the award for Germany's most beautiful railway station in 2009 for blending historical architecture with modern facilities. This balance between preservation and contemporary needs makes it noteworthy.

Location: Erfurt

Official opening: 1846

Architectural style: historicism

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: DB Netz AG

Address: Willy-Brandt-Platz

Website: https://bahnhof.de/erfurt-hbf

GPS coordinates: 50.97229,11.03808

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:00