You can experience the monastic atmosphere of this Protestant conference and seminar centre, staying in one of the fifty simply furnished single and twin guest rooms with shower/WC. Relax in an oasis of tranquillity.
Invitation to prayer
Since 1996 the sisterhood of the Casteller Ring Community, a Benedictine religious order, has worked and prayed in the Augustinian Monastery.
Prayer times (every day except Tuesday): at 7am, 12pm, 6pm and 7.30pm (apart from Saturdays) in the church.
Time out
An opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life. A search for tranquillity, with an accompanying talk by the nuns of the Casteller Ring Community in the Augustinian Monastery.
Tourismus Gesellschaft Erfurt mbH
Benediktsplatz 1
D-99084 Erfurt
Tel.: +(0) 361/66 40-0
Fax: +(0) 361/66 40-290
E-Mail: service@erfurt-tourist-info.de
Internet: www.erfurt-tourist-info.de
other contacts:
Protestant Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt
Augustinerstrasse 10
99084 Erfurt, Germany,
Tel.: +49 (0)361 57 66 00
Fax: + 49 (0)361 57 66 099
AK-Erfurt@augustinerkloster.de
www.augustinerkloster.de
in the footsteps of Martin Luther
Tour of the medieval old town of Erfurt, passing over Krämer Bridge, through the historical University quarter, past St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Church of St. Severus and the Merchants’ Church with its Luther memorial.
Dates: April—December: Mon—Fri at 1.00pm
Sat & Sun at 11.00am and 1.00pm
January—March: Sat & Sun at 1.00pm
Guided tours through the Augustinian Monastery
Visit the church, cloister and reconstructed courtyards.
Luther, monastery and bible exhibition, small organ concert held on request.
Guided tours every hour.
April—October: Mon—Sat, 10.00am—12.00pm, 2.00—4.00pm; Sun/Holidays, 11am
November—March: Tue—Sat, 10.00am—12.00pm, 2.00pm; Sun/Holidays, 11am
Guided tour by torchlight
Guided evening tour by torchlight through the secret passages of Petersberg Citadel.
Lectures on the life and teachings of Luther, on the history of the Augustinian Monastery from the 16th to 19th century, and on the history of the Reformation available on request.
Luther Memorial
Set meals based on authentic recipes served at the “Lutherkeller” restaurant and other historical restaurants in the town. Medieval music is available on request.
Dates: May to September, Wednesdays at 8.00pm
in the Prediger Church
Thuringian Bach Weeks
Concerts with works by the extended family and contemporaries of Johann Sebastian Bach
Dates: March/April
“Cathedral Steps” festival plays
Open-air performances on the cathedral steps between the magnificent buildings of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus. Dates: End of July—Early September
The largest medieval festival in Thuringia, with craftsmen, musicians and other artists. Dates: one weekend in mid June.
Ecumenical Martin’s Festival
In honour of Martin Luther’s birthday on 10 November.
Christmas Market
The largest Christmas Market in Thuringia held for more than 150 years against the romantic backdrop of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus. End of November to 22 December.