Anfahrt

Anfahrt is a German noun referring to the approach or access route to a place. It denotes the process or path by which someone reaches a destination by means of transportation, and it is commonly used to describe how to reach a building, venue, or facility. The term is often seen in travel and event information, signage, and websites, where practical directions are required.

In everyday use, Anfahrt appears in phrases such as Anfahrtsbeschreibung (directions to the site), Anfahrtsweg (access route), or simply Anfahrt as a heading or section label. It is primarily concerned with the route and practical means of reaching a location, rather than the act of arrival itself. Related terms include Ankunft (arrival) and Abfahrt (departure), which refer to entering a place, arriving there, or leaving.

The word combines the prefix an- (toward or onto) with fahren (to drive, travel), reflecting its focus on approaching a site by travel. In many German-speaking regions, Anfahrt information is routinely provided for museums, offices, event venues, airports, and similar locations to help visitors plan their journey. While commonly used in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, its meaning remains clear to German speakers in other contexts as well.

Zufahrt is a closely related term often used to denote the actual access road or driveway to a property, whereas Anfahrt emphasizes the overall route to the destination. Both concepts may appear together in practical information materials to guide visitors.