Rent a motorhome in Erfurt

As the capital of the German state of Thuringia, Erfurt is a great base to start your holiday. When you arrive in Erfurt, motorhomebookers.com rental partners in the city will help your camper van rental begin smoothly.

Read on to learn more about Erfurt and why it is such a convenient point to set off for an extended holiday in a motorhome. Below, you'll also find valuable pointers to organise your trip and get the most out of your time in Erfurt and the surrounding region.

Top 5 facts about Erfurt

1. Martin Luther, father of the Protestant Reformation, was ordained in the eighth-century cathedral of St. Mary in Erfurt.
2. The Zitadelle Petersberg, a Baroque-era fortress, is just a short walk uphill from Erfurt's central square and provides unparalleled views of the city.
3. The Gildehaus in the middle of Erfurt's old town was once a central trading hub for makers and buyers of handmade items.
4. Naumburg Cathedral, widely regarded as one of Europe's finest and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 100 kilometres northwest of Erfurt.
5. Erfurt's attractive neo-Gothic town hall, or Rathaus, dates back to 1874 and is notable for the large internal murals depicting local legends and characters.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Erfurt

Erfurt impresses visitors with its unique combination of historic facades, a picturesque old town and a broad choice of leisure activities. The city landmarks of the magnificent St. Severi church and fortress-like Erfurt Cathedral are visible from afar. The theological influences in Erfurt's fascinating past continue with the Augustinerkloster, a monastery where Martin Luther lived as a monk.

Erfurt's old town is noteworthy for its shopping. Next to the Krämerbrücke bridge over the Gera River, you'll find medieval houses with a choice of shops and eateries.

This makes Erfurt particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

To the south of Erfurt is a Congress Centre, which holds occasional events and exhibitions. The landscaped Egapark near Hochheim is just five or six kilometres from the centre of Erfurt. Here, you can find pretty gardens with glasshouses.

Setting off from Erfurt with the convenience of camper van rental, a popular destination is the Hainich National Park, around 50 kilometres west. The choice of road route takes you either via the spa town of Bad Langensalza or the slightly longer southerly A4 option past Waltershausen. The national park is a World Heritage site featuring forest boardwalks and walking trails. If you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot one or two of the resident wildcats!

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Erfurt

Erfurt is a convenient starting point for a motorhome rental trip, as the city benefits from a medium-sized local airport. Additional international travel routes are possible via Hof-Plauen and Leipzig/Halle airports at a distance of 95 to 97 kilometres.

The aptly named Erfurt Campingpark has space for 100 motorhomes, while Wohnmobilpark Trautmann can accommodate 20 vehicles. Alternatively, ThürKies See camp has 40 pitches, and Wohnmobilstellplatz Tor zur Stadt Erfurt has 48. Other options include P+R Parkplatz Thüringerhalle with a capacity for ten camper vans or Alperstedter See with space for four.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Erfurt

For trips further afield, Erfurt is around 150 kilometres from Leipzig and 250 kilometres from Frankfurt. Leipzig grew at the eleventh-century intersection of two important trade routes, the Via Imperii and the Via Regia.

The composers Felix Mendelssohn and Johann Sebastian Bach were both Leipzig residents. As you would expect, the city runs visitor attractions to celebrate their contribution to the world of classical music and culture. As a long-standing centre for trade, culture and learning, Leipzig is also where the peaceful yet revolutionary path to German unification gained traction in the 1980s.

Contact motorhomebookers.com today to discuss your holiday requirements or book your motorhome rental in Erfurt.