Haus Zum Roten Ochsen

Haus Zum Roten Ochsen is a striking Renaissance townhouse on Erfurt’s Fischmarkt, known for its richly carved sandstone façade and historic guild emblems. Built in the mid-16th century, it showcases the city’s mercantile past and the craftsmanship that flourished along major trade routes. While the interior is not consistently open, the exterior rewards close viewing, especially its portal figures and heraldic reliefs. Its central location makes it an easy stop alongside Erfurt’s town hall and nearby medieval streets, ideal for architecture enthusiasts and photographers seeking a compact lesson in Thuringian Renaissance urban style.