As befits a college town, Erfurt has a vibrant nightlife. And its buzzing center is the Andreasviertel District. A slew of hip clubs, elegant cocktail bars, casual beer gardens, minor arts shows and music performances offer fun and excitement for sociable people.

In summertime, people flock to the city squares. 100 bridges arch over the meandering Gera River, lending the historic downtown area a Venetian air. Theater in the ruins of the Barefoot Church, festivals on the cathedral steps, street musicians in the pedestrian malls - Erfurt is just plain agreeable. People know how to have a good time in Erfurt: From the Merchants' Bridge Festival, the Potters' and Flower Market to St. Martin's Festival and the Christmas Market - something is always happening in Erfurt.

A wide selection of hotels satisfies even the most demanding guest. Depending on their druthers, visitors can stay in the historic downtown area, near the airport and train station, or in the green depths of the Steigerwald Forest. Accommodation in Erfurt runs the gamut from simple inns to five-star hotels. Erfurt is also a premier conference destination: Germany’s oldest cultural and conference center - the Kaisersaal in Erfurt - combines modern amenities with a historic setting. It is a popular venue for key business and scientific conferences and meetings. With outstanding access to local infrastructure, the Conference Center at Messe Erfurt has enough capacity for 6,000 people and is equipped with state-of-the-art media equipment.

At Erfurt Südost itself, the Technology and Media Center offers all the conveniences of modern conference technology.

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