Erfurt
City in Thuringia, Germany
Overview
Erfurt, capital of Thuringia, is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town, cobblestone streets, and iconic bridges. The city blends history with growing creative and academic energy, offering lively markets, cozy cafes, and unique architecture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Thuringia
Population
215,199
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.98°, 11.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,235
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
79
English
52
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
646 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
169
Coworking
6
Cafes
71
Nightlife
37
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ERF
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 69 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.