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Georgenburse hostel, Erfurt

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  • Georgenburse Erfurt exterior view
    Georgenburse Erfurt exterior view
    Photo: Paul Hentschel, Thüringen-entdecken.de
Since 4 May 2011, the historic Georgenburse in Erfurt has been the pilgrims’ hostel in the Thuringian capital. The renovated building, which was used as student accommodation until the 16th century, offers four rooms with a total of ten beds.

The Georgenburse was first mentioned in 1456. Martin Luther (1483–1546) probably lived there as a student between 1501 and 1505, until, just after his Masters examinations, he decided to become a monk at the nearby Augustinian Monastery. However, there is no proof that Luther actually lived here as a student.

Based on a map of Erfurt dated 1675, the exhibition concentrates on the Reformer’s time at university and student life as it was back then. From 1392, Erfurt University was seen throughout the Middle Ages as the most important university after Prague and was the centre of humanism.

Opening times

Mon: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tues: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thurs: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open by appointment only at weekends and outside the opening hours.

Public transport

Coming from Anger, take the 1 or 5 tram towards Europaplatz and Zoopark respectively and get off at 'Augustinerkloster/Lutherstätte'. Timetable

Directions

Coming by car from the ring road, follow Nordhäuser Straße towards Domplatz square. Turn left into Schlüterstraße and then right into Moritzstraße.

Parking

Please use the parking guidance system in the city. The nearest car park is at Domplatz square.

Coordinates

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50.980721, 11.027318
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50°58'50.6"N 11°01'38.3"E
UTM
32U 642309 5649637
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