Topf and Sons, Erfurt

Name: Topf and Sons
Address: Sorbenweg 7, Erfurt, 99099, Germany
Telephone: +49 361 6551681

#7 among attractions in Erfurt

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

J.A. Topf and Sons was an engineering company, founded in 1878 in Erfurt, Germany by Johannes Andreas Topf. Originally, it made heating systems and brewing and malting equipment. Later, the company diversified into silos, chimneys, incinerators for burning municipal waste, and crematoria. During World War I it made weapons shells, limbers and other military vehicles. In World War II it also made weapons shells and aircraft parts for the Luftwaffe. ()

Local name: J. A. Topf & Söhne Founded: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 50°58'20"N, 11°2'55"E

Address

Sorbenweg 7DaberstedtErfurt 99099 Germany

Contact

+49 361 6551681

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Day trips

Topf and Sons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Angermuseum, Augustinerkloster, Steigerwaldstadion, Old Synagogue.

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Steigerwaldstadion, Erfurt
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Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, History museum
Old Synagogue, Erfurt
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Monastery
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Church, Gothic architecture
Predigerkirche, Erfurt
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Maria Gloriosa, Erfurt
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Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Erfurt
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Church
Ägidienkirche, Erfurt
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Topf and Sons open?

Topf and Sons is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Topf and Sons?

Nearby attractions include Topf und Söhne, Erfurt (1 min walk), Reglerkirche, Erfurt (15 min walk), Lagune, Erfurt (15 min walk), ARTUE Galerie, Erfurt (17 min walk).

How to get to Topf and Sons by public transport?

The nearest stations to Topf and Sons:

Bus

Rudolstädter Straße • Lines: 155, 51, 52, 60 (6 min walk)
Hans-Grundig-Straße • Lines: 503 (8 min walk)

Tram

Robert-Koch-Straße • Lines: 2, 3 (10 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (13 min walk)

Train

Erfurt Hbf (12 min walk)