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Nordstrand

Nordstrand is a lake in Erfurt, Thuringia.

Nordstrand: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Nordstrand

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Nordstrand — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.99826, 11.05044. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Nordstrand

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    Frequently asked

    Is Nordstrand full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Nordstrand yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Nordstrand?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Nordstrand?

    Nearby: Lutherkirche (church, 2 km), Angerturm (fort, 2 km), Martinikirche (church, 2 km), Hospitalkirche (fort, 3 km), Johannesturm (church, 3 km), Evangelisches Augustinerkloster zu Erfurt (church, 3 km).

    Is Nordstrand worth visiting?

    Nordstrand is listed as a must-see lake in Thuringia on Spotwander.