Organic and Fair Trade Shops

In Jena

• Bioladen: Zwätzengasse 14
• Denns Biomarkt: Holzmarkt 1
• Reformhaus Tonndorf: Markt 19
• Wochenmarkt/Bauernmarkt at the market place:

Opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00-17:00, Saturday: 07:00-13:00

In winter: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00-17:00, Saturday: 08:00-13:00

 

• Bio Bäcker: Steinweg
• Jeninchen Unverpackt Laden: Sophienstr 37-39
• Contigo Faitrade Shop: Teichgraben 3
• Tegut: Goethe Galerie

 

In Weimar

Groceries:

• Bio-Laden Rosmarin: Herderplatz 3
• Biomarkt Kirschberg: Eduard-Rosenthal-Straße 22a
• Denns Biomarkt: Markthalle, Damaschkestraße 1
• Brotklappe (bakery and cafe): Frauenplan 8; Trierer Str. 46
• Fama (cafe, lunches, home-made jams): Windischenstrasse 20 and Marktstrasse 9

 

Drug stores:

• Rundum Frei - die unverpakt Drogerie: Windischenstrasse 6
• Reformhaus (several in the city)

 

Organic and fair-trade clothes:

• LOVEAFFAIR: Marktstrasse 22
• Matz und Murkel (children's clothes): Windischenstrasse 25
• Schauschau: Teichgasse 4

 

In Erfurt

Environmentally Friendly Stores & Grocers

1. Alnatura Super Natur Markt. Bahnhofstraße 4a, Erfurt
   • Organic food and groceries, including wines and a café.
   • Just 3 minutes’ walk from the train station.

 

2. Denns BioMarkt. Anger 1, Erfurt
   • Organic food and groceries.
   • On Anger Platz, Erfurt’s major shopping center.

 

3. Clärchen – Biokaufladen und Biocafe. Meienbergstraße 10, Erfurt
   • Biostore and restaurant, with responsibly produced, organic breads, foods, and seasonal meals.
   • Consciously works to reduce packaging.
   • Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Hauptbahnhof in Erfurt’s Altstadt

 

4. Organics –Organic Food am Dom, Andreasstraße 35, Erfurt.
   • Organic Food store.
   • On Domplatz, near multiple cafes and restaurants as well as local weekend gatherings.

 

5. Maboni –Kinderkleidung. Krämerbrücke 26, Erfurt.
   • Children’s clothing store committed to clothing made from biowool, biocotton, and recycled products.
   • Small store atop the famous Krämerbrücke.

 

6. Oxfam Shop Erfurt, Anger 42, Erfurt
   • Second-hand clothing store.
   • Globally recognized conservation and environment focused group.

 

7. Contigo Erfurt, Predigerstraße 1, Erfurt.
   • Coffee roasters and fair trade shop with stores in Erfurt and Jena.
   • Erfurt store is located along the Fischmarkt, between Anger Plaza and Domplatz.

Stores with Local Products and Second-Hand Goods

1. Kunst tragbar. Krämerbrücke 18, Erfurt
   • Handmade clothing and crafts store.
   • All products made in region.
   • Note that products are made in region, but materials may not be regional!
   • Along the river, near various chocolate and ice cream shops as well as Der Sandmann statue.

 

2. Used Products Erfurt Dein An und Verkauf. Leipziger Platz 16, Erfurt.
   • Second hand store focusing on electronics, but with a wide range of products.
   • 10 minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof.
   • Worth a visit to furnish an apartment, or sell something you no longer need!

 

Environment-Centric Things to Do!

1. Naturkundemuseum
   • Natural History Museum with 4 floors of exhibits on flora and fauna.
   • Emphasis on Thuringia and the region.
2. Steigerwald National Reserve.
   • Forest reserve south of Erfurt.
   • Fantastic for easy hikes, views of regional nature, and a great place to spend a beautiful day outdoors in the green heart of Germany.
   • Can be reached using public transit and shuttles (or bikes!) from the Hauptbahnhof.