Dog-Friendly Parks and Forests in Erfurt
47 named parks, forests, and green spaces in Erfurt and the surrounding area for a walk with your dog. Plus 1 more without a listed name, visible only on the map in the app.
Listed places are within 11 km of the centre of Erfurt, including the surrounding area. This radius does not follow municipal boundaries.
Leash requirements in parks and forests in Erfurt
In public parks, a leash requirement usually applies under the local park bylaws (Grünanlagensatzung). Forests are covered by a general right of access under Section 14 of the Federal Forest Act (Bundeswaldgesetz), but state forest laws and hunting laws mostly require dogs to be kept on a leash there.
During the breeding and nesting season, roughly from March 1 to July 15, several German states tighten this requirement further. To be safe, follow the signage at the entrance to the park or forest: it takes precedence over any general rule.
This list is deliberately filtered: cemeteries, public swimming areas, hospital grounds, and daycare outdoor areas are excluded, even where the map data lists them as park land. Dogs are generally not allowed there.
Places on the map
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Map view: Garten des Kaisersaals
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1 · Public park
Garten des Kaisersaals
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
Sources & review date
Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
2 · Public park
Predigerhof
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
3 · Public park
Hospitalplatz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
4 · Public park
Klostergarten
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
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A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
5 · Public park
Johannesmauer
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
6 · Public park
Hirschgarten
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Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
7 · Public park
Leipziger Platz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
8 · Public park
Venedig
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
9 · Public park
Severiwiese
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
10 · Public park
Marienwiese
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
11 · Public park
Bürgergarten
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
12 · Public park
Campus
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
13 · Public park
Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Public place source ↗No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
14 · Public park
Kommandantengarten
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
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15 · Public park
The Diamond Garden
No confirmed address available.
Dog access and leash rules are unconfirmed. Please check signs and ask the operator if needed.
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Souldog map entry; no further public source link available.
No individual review date available.
A map link does not confirm dog access. Please check opening hours and current restrictions with the operator.
Parks in Erfurt42
- Garten des Kaisersaals
- Predigerhof
- Hospitalplatz
- Klostergarten
- Johannesmauer
- Hirschgarten
- Leipziger Platz
- Venedig
- Severiwiese
- Marienwiese
- Bürgergarten
- Campus
- Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
- Kommandantengarten
- The Diamond Garden
- Brühler Garten
- Hanseplatz
- Hugo-Preuß-Platz
- Stadtteilpark Johannesfeld
- Löberwallgraben
- Johannesplatz
- Benaryplatz
- Beethovenplatz
- Parkanlage an der Pförtchenstraße
- Parkanlage Tettaustraße
- Espachpromenaden
- Nordpark
- Südpark
- Arboretum FH Erfurt
- Alfred-Weber-Platz
- Botanisch-Dendrologischer Garten
- Luisenpark
- Ilversgehofener Platz
- Lindeneck
- Hochheimer Platz
- Wohngebietspark Rieth
- Geraaue
- Park am ehemaligen Heizkraftwerk
- Amtmann-Kästner-Platz
- Kilianipark
- Gisperslebener Anger
- Kopernikusplatz
Forests in Erfurt5
- ND Raufenteich
- Wiese am Wachsenburgblick
- Teufelssumpf
- Ungeheurer Sumpf
- Martinsbusch mit Bachmäander
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which parks in Erfurt are good for a walk with your dog?
In Erfurt and the surrounding area, we have listed 47 named parks, forests, and green spaces, including Garten des Kaisersaals, Predigerhof, Hospitalplatz, Klostergarten, Johannesmauer. A leash requirement applies in most of them.
Do I have to keep my dog on a leash in the park?
In public parks, a leash requirement usually applies under the local park bylaws, and in forests, state forest and hunting laws mostly require a leash as well. If you want your dog to run free, a designated dog meadow is the right place.
What is the breeding and nesting season, and what does it mean for dogs?
The breeding and nesting season (Brut- und Setzzeit) runs roughly from March 1 to July 15, when birds are nesting and wild animals are raising their young. Several German states tighten leash requirements in forests and fields during this time. Staying on paths and keeping your dog close on a short leash is a good idea during these months, even where it is not explicitly required.
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Last updated: October 2026. Location data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), curated and supplemented by Souldog. Information about the legal situation is a general overview and does not replace legal advice; on-site signage and local ordinances take precedence. Whether a place allows dogs can change; when in doubt, call ahead.