Luther Church, Erfurt

Name: Luther Church
Address: Magdeburger Allee 48, Erfurt, 99086, Germany
Telephone: +49 361 7917339

#42 among attractions in Erfurt

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Together with the Martini Church in Ilversgehofen, the Luther Church belongs to the Martini-Luther parish in the Erfurt church district of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany. It was built during the Weimar Republic in the Johannesvorstadt on Magdeburger Allee between the former streetcar depot and the former police school. The church is a rectangular building with an oval hall and a west tower about 50 meters high, its architecture shows features of expressionism and art deco. It is a protected monument and a stop on the Luther Trail.

Coordinates: 50°59'27"N, 11°1'36"E

Address

Magdeburger Allee 48JohannesvorstadtErfurt 99086 Germany

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+49 361 7917339

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Luther Church open?

Luther Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm
Thursday 8 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Luther Church?

Nearby attractions include Flutgraben, Erfurt (8 min walk), Sankt Josef, Erfurt (13 min walk), Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt, Erfurt (15 min walk), Martinikirche, Erfurt (17 min walk).

How to get to Luther Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Luther Church:

Tram

Lutherkirche/SWE • Lines: 1, 5 (2 min walk)
Wendenstraße • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)

Bus

Eislebener Straße • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Fritz-Büchner-Straße • Lines: 9 (12 min walk)

Train

Erfurt Nord (23 min walk)