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Museum · Erfurt · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Museum Alte Synagoge Erfurt

Alte Synagoge Erfurt is a museum in Erfurt, Thuringia. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 33 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 170 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench, a water point and a bike pump.

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Audio tour · Alte Synagoge Erfurt

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You're standing in a courtyard in the heart of Erfurt, tucked away behind the houses on Fischmarkt, Michaelisstraße and Waagegasse. A narrow alley brought you here. And that hidden spot is exactly what saved this building. In front of you is the Old Synagogue, one of the best preserved medieval synagogues in Europe. Because its roof is still intact, it's thought to be the oldest complete synagogue building in the world.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
2026 Aug 03 - 2027 Feb 27 closed
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Alte Synagoge Erfurt

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 33 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Erfurt Cathedral · 540 m

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Krämerbrücke
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Krämerbrücke · 120 m

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Frequently asked questions

When is Alte Synagoge Erfurt open?

2026 Aug 03 - 2027 Feb 27 closed (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Alte Synagoge Erfurt wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 30 m and a water point at 90 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Alte Synagoge Erfurt, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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