Old Synagogue Alte Synagoge
Erfurt, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Old Synagogue in Erfurt is a Romanesque synagogue that dates back to 1094. It is a heritage monument in Thuringia and part of the Jewish-Medieval Heritage of Erfurt, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 124 most looked-up sights in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C. The coldest months are January and December, when daily highs are about 3 °C and lows can reach -2 °C. Rain occurs in every month; July is the wettest with about 69 mm of rain over 13 days, while February has about 33 mm of rain over 11 days. To reach the site, you can use Erfurt-Weimar Airport, which is 5 km away, or travel from Berlin, which is 236 km from Erfurt.
You can combine a visit with the Erfurt Cathedral, located 0.5 km away. Other nearby sites about 21 km from Erfurt include the Bauhaus University, Weimar, the Duchess Anna Amalia Library, and Haus am Horn. The synagogue is wheelchair accessible. Admission costs €8 for adults and €5 for reduced prices. The site is closed from August 3, 2026, until February 27, 2027.
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.
