Erfurt Heritage Days

33 Years of Heritage Protection in Erfurt

The Erfurt Heritage Days were launched in 1993 and have taken place every year for five to six days before the nationwide Heritage Day. During this time, architectural monuments, archaeological sites, gardens, and movable monuments open their doors – many of which are otherwise only accessible to a limited extent or not at all.

«Networks – Connecting Places» – The 2026 Theme

The 2026 theme emphasizes the connections between people, places, and buildings: «We are all part of complex networks – familial, private, professional, or voluntary.» Networks require infrastructure – and many of these structures are monuments made of stone, concrete, wood, or metal. The theme opens up a wide spectrum of monument types: bridges, railway facilities, monastery complexes, pilgrimage routes, market structures.

Formats

Over six festival days, numerous historical sites will be opened, offering special insights into architectural monuments, archaeological monuments, gardens and landscape monuments, movable monuments, or traditional craft techniques. Guided tours, visits, lectures, readings, exhibitions, and concerts are welcome.

Erfurt – State Capital of Thuringia

Erfurt is an independent city and belongs to the district of Erfurt (independent) in Thuringia. With its Cathedral, St. Severus Church, Augustinian Monastery, Krämerbrücke bridge, Erfurt Synagogue (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and numerous burgher houses, the city boasts one of the densest collections of monuments in Central Germany – an ideal festival format.