Haus zum Güldenen Krönbacken

Haus zum Güldenen Krönbacken is a medieval architectural ensemble in Erfurt consisting of a main house on Michaelisstraße 10, a large courtyard, and several smaller buildings arranged around it. The complex functions today as a space for exhibitions and cultural activities.

The oldest parts of the building date to the 12th century when it belonged to a Jewish resident. Ownership changed during the 15th century, and the structure was later expanded with timber-framed additions.

The building displays medieval and Renaissance artifacts in its lower rooms that reveal how people lived and worked during those eras. These objects reflect the daily life and crafts of the period.

The complex is easily reached on foot from the city center and the lower exhibition rooms are accessible without stairs. Plan enough time to explore both the building itself and the displayed objects at a comfortable pace.

The courtyard entrance features a pointed arch from 1534 that marks the boundary between older and newer building phases of the complex. A timber-framed addition from 1561 demonstrates how the ensemble was adapted to changing needs over generations.