Erfurt Cathedral Erfurter Dom
This Gothic sandstone cathedral and parish church in the Altstadt district of Erfurt is dedicated to Mary. Established in 1154, the sandstone structure features Gothic architecture and is a heritage monument in Thuringia. It is one of the 134 sights in Germany listed on this website and is the 118th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C. During the winter months of December, January, and February, daily highs range from 3 °C to 4 °C, while daily lows range from -2 °C to -1 °C. The wettest months are July and May, which see about 69 mm and 65 mm of rain. The cathedral is 236 km from Berlin and 4 km from Erfurt-Weimar Airport.
The Old Synagogue is 0.5 km from the cathedral. Other nearby sights include Bauhaus University in Weimar (21.4 km), the Duchess Anna Amalia Library (21.6 km), and Haus am Horn (22.1 km). The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 17:00. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 33 | 45 | 45 | 65 | 58 | 69 | 61 | 50 | 39 | 49 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
