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Travel Guide
I Rendezvous in the heart of Germany
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Ilia Papandreou
I am an opera singer at Erfurt Theatre and
I love living in Erfurt. It has everything you
could want of a city, without any of the stress
-
or hecticness. There are fabulous cafes and
restaurants, beautiful parks and of course our
sensational theatre. I'm especially fond of the
old quarter with its picture-perfect lanes and
its Italian-style squares. It's so peaceful and
welcoming, I feel perfectly at home in Erfurt!
It's time everybody realised what a gem this
city is!
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Ralf Fischerß
I'm Erfurt born and bred, so I feel a
close connection to the city and its
heritage. Growing Erfurt watercress –
the main crop cultivated by founder of
commercial horticulture Christian
Reichart has become my life's work.
When I'm not working I like to explore
the great outdoors or ride my bike in and
around Erfurt.
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Katsusaburo Saburi
It is my ambition to bridge the cultures between
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt and Japan. Ten
years ago I founded GINKGO GmbH, a cultural
association for Japanese cuisine, and I'm a
technical interpreter and translator.
My Japanese restaurant GINKGO is located on
Pergamentergasse in the heart of the old quarter.
I also take Japanese visitors on guided tours of
Erfurt to help promote youth exchanges between
Germany and Japan. I am hopeful that these
ventures will raise the profile of this medieval city
even higher, and attract lots more Japanese
tourists to Erfurt. That's why the support of the
Erfurt Tourism and Marketing Board is so
important to me.
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Maria Seifert
200 m bronze medal winner at the 2012
Paralympic Games in London
My favourite spot in Erfurt has to be
Domplatz square with the cathedral and the
Church of St. Severus. Petersberg Citadel is
:
the place to go for a fantastic view of the
:
:
square. There's always something going on
there and lots of people to see, with concerts,
performances, St. Martin's day celebrations
or even just the market and all its stall-
holders. When the sun shines, I love to sit
outside an ice-cream parlour and watch the
world go by.
contents
Inclusive Packages 34 Shopping 58
Travel Information 6 Places of Interest 38 Brochures 60
Guided Tours 12 Famous Individuals 42 Enquiries form 63
Thuringia Tours Museums, Galleries, Service / Production Credits 64
Organised Tours 24 Exhibitions 44
Craft Demonstration Event Highlights 50 Particularly child- and
Specialities 28 family-friendly offers.
Culture 54
Food & Drink 30 Discounted offers for
Sports & Wellness 56 your stay in Erfurt.
Merchants' bridge
an invitation to erfurt
Cathedral Steps theatre festival, Martin Luther, bratwurst, Gloriosa, Gunda Nie-
mann-Stirnemann, Erfurt Treasure, KI.KA children’s TV, shopping, families, photo-
voltaics, conference venues, Merchants’ Bridge Festival, Goldener Spatz festival,
garden city, Petersberg Citadel, Clueso, Bibliotheca Amploniana, Thuringian
dumplings, Synergura, Willy Brandt and the Old Synagogue.
What looks like a random list of names Whether you arrive at the award-win- Erfurt Tourist Office invites you to come
and ideas is in fact a snapshot of Erfurt, ning InterCityExpress station or via the and enjoy a warm welcome in the mod-
the Thuringian state capital, and it’s a excellent autobahn links, Erfurt is the ern capital of Thuringia. We hope this
list that is far from complete. It is of place to be. The city was already an im- guide will give you a flavour of what
course possible to describe Erfurt, a city portant trading hub in the Middle Ages, there is to see and do in Erfurt and will
that dates back nearly 1,300 years, but owing to its central location at the cross- help you plan and enjoy your trip.
it’s much better to see, smell, taste and roads of two major European trading
experience it for yourself. That is the routes, the Via Regia and the Nuremberg We're looking forward to your visit!
only way to truly appreciate its many Geleitstrasse. Today, in its role as the re-
facets. Located in the lush heart of gion’s main urban centre, Erfurt unites
Germany and at the centre of Europe, many different cultures and lifestyles.
Erfurt is quick and easy to get to. As a university city it offers excellent
prospects and it is also an important
business location.
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Central station
Centrally located in the heart of The city's excellent transport links put it
Travel Germany and Thuringia, Erfurt is
almost 1,300 years old and has one of
within a few hours of many German
and European cities – by road, rail or air.
the best preserved medieval town
information centres anywhere in the country. www.erfurt-tourismus.de
7 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 400
Distances between Journey
erfurt and other major time by train
cities in Germany
Berlin 300 km 2 hrs 35 mins
Dortmund 300 km 3 hrs 50 mins
Dresden 210 km 2 hrs 40 mins
Düsseldorf 385 km 4 hrs 10 mins
Frankfurt 250 km 2 hrs 20 mins
hamburg 360 km 3 hrs 45 mins
hanover 215 km 2 hrs 20 mins
Kassel 190 km 1 hr 50 mins
cologne 365 km 3 hrs 40 mins
Leipzig 140 km 1 hr 10 mins
Munich 400 km 4 hrs 10 mins
Nuremberg 225 km 2 hrs 25 mins
Rostock 480 km 5 hrs 50 mins
schwerin 475 km 4 hrs 10 mins
stuttgart 330 km 3 hrs 45 mins
1 autobahns
a4 Frankfurt/Main–Dresden
Erfurt-West or Erfurt-Ost exits
a71 Schweinfurt–Erfurt
Erfurt-Bindersleben
exit (airport/exhibition centre)
2 By air
erfurt-Bindersleben airport
Flughafenstrasse 4
(5 km from the city centre)
Travel information | 8
Central station
3 By rail 5 caravaning 7 cycle hire
InterCity/EuroCity and InterCity – Thüringenhalle P+R (7 spaces)
Nextbike hire service
Express services, CityNightLine – Messe P+R (4 spaces)
(bike-sharing scheme)
Tel.: +49 (0)30 6920 5046,
4 Motorcycle parking 6 Taxi www.nextbike.de
9 hire locations
To call a taxi:
– Anger 1 multi-storey car park entrance
+49 (0) 361 55 555
(10 spaces) cycle parking at the main station
+49 (0) 361 666 666
– Domplatz (2 locations, 6 spaces each) 350 spaces (plus 32 bicycle lockers)
– Forum (12 spaces)
'Towns of Thuringia'
long-distance cycle route/
Gera long-distance cycle route (p. 28, 57)
Coach parking Number of Toilets Public Waste facility Taxi rank
parking bays telephones
8 Low-emission zone
Cathedral Square* 15 yes yes yes (container) yes
Only vehicles that meet Euro 4 emissions
Günterstrasse* 5** yes – – – standards (green disc) are permitted to
drive inside Erfurt's low-emission zone.
Ega gardens 10 – yes yes (container) yes coaches
A general ruling, valid until 31 December
Messe Park+Ride 5 – – yes – 2014, permits Euro 3 coaches (vehicle
(exhibition centre) class M2 and M3, yellow disc, no filter up-
grade) to drive inside Erfurt's designated
Near Radisson* 12*** yes yes yes (container) yes low-emission zone. This allows coaches
Blu Hotel/ unrestricted access to the city centre.
J.-Gagarin-Ring Motor homes
Nord*** Special dispensation can be granted to
drive a motor home into the low-emis-
Vehicle washing Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG transport company, Am Urbicher Kreuz sion zone. Application forms are avail-
facilities able from www.erfurt-tourismus.de.
* charge applies / ** for special and major events 40 max. incl. overspill / *** possible structural restrictions
9 | Public transport network Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 400
Tram stop at central station
Public transport Day tickets and group day tickets accessible transport
Enjoy unlimited travel within the speci- We make it easier for wheelchair users,
Erfurt's extensive public transport net- fied fare zones all day until 3am the fol- older people and passengers with
work – winner of the European Local lowing morning. A regular day ticket is pushchairs to use public transport.
Transport Award – is the fast, comfort- valid for one person. A group day ticket Nearly all tram stops and major bus
able and reliable way to get around covers travel for you and your friends or stops are designed for passengers with
town. A tram ride through the city family. Up to five people can travel all restricted mobility. What's more, most
centre is an excellent way of seeing day within the specified fare zones until tram and buses are low-floor vehicles.
the prettiest streets and squares, and 3am the following.
special services in the evenings and at
night whisk you to your destination. The erfurtcard:
Connections are guaranteed after 9 pm. one ticket for all of erfurt
Want to discover the best of Erfurt?
Tickets Then pick up an ErfurtCard for unlimited
Tickets can be bought at ticket machi- travel on all EVAG routes in the metropo-
nes (with cash or electronic cash card), litan area (zone 10), admission to all
on trams and buses, at tram stops, bus Erfurt's municipal museums and a guid-
stops, the EVAG Centre at Anger and any ed tour called 'Erfurt – A Fascinating
sales point displaying the “EVAG-Punkt” History Experience.' (p. 11)
sign. For individuals and groups of up to
five people, single or day tickets are the
most straightforward.
Fischmarkt
Why wait?
Travel straight away with regional trips
With single, day, and group day tickets,
Erfurt presents a variety of options for
visitors to Erfurt or occasional passen-
gers. Tickets are available from the ma-
chines at selected stops and on board
all vehicles. Bus passengers can also buy
tickets from the driver.
Travel information | 10
Cathedral square
Car park entry at Cathedral square
Multi-storey car parks hauptbahnhof (main railway station) am stadion multi-storey car park
multi-storey car park Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Str. 2a
Domplatz (Cathedral Square) and Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) Am Stadion multi-storey car park offers
multi-storey car parks are ideally placed Location: next to Erfurt main railway plenty of parking for visiting the sports
for visiting the city centre and the station (ICE trains) complexes in south Erfurt. There is also
many sights, cultural highlights and Places nearby: a Park&Ride from here – a quick and
restaurants. Main railway station, city centre incl. easy journey into the city centre by
Bahnhofstrasse and Anger pedestrian tram.
Domplatz multi-storey car park area, Anger museum, municipal park.
Bechtheimer Strasse 1 Location: at Erfurt-Süd sports complex
Places nearby:
Location: right next to the cathedral, Thomaseck multi-storey car park Südschwimmhalle indoor pool,
German Automobile Association (ADAC) Thomasstrasse 83 Steigerwald stadium, ice arena,
recommended indoor athletics centre
Places nearby: Location: just a few minutes' walk from
Cathedral and Church of St. Severus, the Anger pedestrian area On entering the city centre, please fol-
Petersberg Citadel, Fischmarkt square, Places nearby: pedestrian area on low the parking information system
town hall, Natural History Museum Anger/Bahnhofstrasse for (Parkleitsystem), the most efficient
city centre shopping way of finding a space in a multi-storey
car park. This also shows the number
of free spaces in each car park.
Forum 1-4 complex
Hirschlachufer 7/8 Further information is available via our
information hotline +49 (0) 361 564 1666,
Location: next to the Forum on Anger email: parken@stadtwerke-erfurt.
with shopping mall, close to Anger de and www.erfurt.de
pedestrian area
Places nearby:
Anger pedestrian area and shops,
Anger Forum F1, city centre
Anger
View from the Cathedral11 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 400
erfurt-Weimar airport Alach
Sömmerda Bindersleben
A71 Flughafen
Binderslebener Landstrasse 100 Erfurt-Weimar
99092 Erfurt Erfurt
IKEA Zentrum
B7
Tickets/reservations Gotha B7
Erfurt
Abfahrt Messe
Tel. +49 (0) 361 656 2200 Schmira Erfurt
Erfurt-Mitte
A71 Messe
Fax +49 (0) 361 656 2222 Kreuz
Erfurt
www.flughafen-erfurt-weimar.de A4
A4
Eisenach Dresden
Frankfurt a.M. Nürnberg
Public transport München
A71
Tram no. 4 from the main railway
station (Hauptbahnhof) to the airport
terminal, journey time approx.
20 mins. Airport
timetable information
Tel. +49 (0) 361 194 49
Direct to the airport
– exit the A4 at the Erfurter Kreuz
intersection towards Erfurt-
Bindersleben
– take the A71, then the B7 exit to the
airport
– journey time from the Erfurter Kreuz
to the airport is approx. 10 minutes.
Great price, great offers...
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our erfurt partners have a superb value-for-money offer for your trip to erfurt
10% off at: Guided tours at specially reduced prices:
48 hours – Erfurt New Theatre – Climb up to the Petersberg Citadel
– Die Arche e.V. cabaret – Erfurt Tour sightseeing tour by tram
14,90 € –
–
–
Erfurt Puppet Theatre
“egapark” gardens
(incl. horticultural museum)
indoor and outdoor pools in Erfurt
–
–
Flying visit to Petersberg hill
Torchlight Tour of the Petersberg Citadel’s
Casemates and Underground Passageways
– Old Quarter Tour
Gives you completely free: – Die Schotte young people's theatre – City Tour with iGuide
– travel on Erfurt's public transport – Augustinian monastery guided tour – Geocaching in Erfurt
– admission to the municipal museums – Thuringia Zoo
– guided walk “Erfurt - You can also get discounts on various
A Fascinating History Experience” products from the erfurt souvenir collection.
hotline +49 (0) 361 - 66 400
The ErfurtCard is only available from Erfurt tourist information on Benediktsplatz.12 |
Guided Tours
Erfurt Tourism and Marketing Board For information on prices, booking Special offer for guests with
offers a regular and wide-ranging pro- conditions and terms and conditions restricted mobility
gramme of public guided tours. For visit our website www.erfurt-
groups, we can also organise tours all tourismus.de, send an email to Inside our 'Erfurt
year round to take special account of citytour@erfurt-tourismus.de or call us for everyone'
any particular requirements you might on +49(0) 361 66 40 120. travel guide you
have. You decide if it is convenient for will find further
you to join a public guided tour or if you We have great pleasure in presenting recommendations
prefer a guided group tour and give us a city whose medieval heart has been for accessible
prior notice for tours that need to be so extensively and authentically pre- tourism in Erfurt
specially organised for you, preferably served. for blind and par-
by using the enquiry form or visit To experience Erfurt's historical atmos- tially sighted peo-
www.erfurt-tourismus.de phere to the full, stout footwear is rec- ple, deaf people
On request, we send you the notes on ommended for the guided tours, e.g. and visitors with restricted mobility.
guided walks and organised tours. to the underground passageways at For more information visit
Petersberg Citadel. Pets are not allowed www.erfurt-tourismus.de
on the Erfurt Tour or the Old Quarter
Tour.13 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
Public Guided tours and Guided tours for groups
Cathedral square Merchants’ bridge
Public Guided Tours Guided Tours for Groups
Dates and times of public guided tours We can organise guided tours for fami- Duration:
do vary depending on the time of year. lies, clubs, companies and tour groups approx. 2 hours
Price is from € 7 per person. on a day and at a time to suit you. (unless otherwise indicated)
Further information is available at
www.erfurt-tourismus.de. Number of participants: other languages:
Any – groups are limited to 35 per guide. English, French, Italian, Spanish,
Public guided tours are only in Extra tour guides must be booked for Russian, Japanese, Bulgarian
German. larger groups.
However, we also have iGuide audio
tours available for hire. Meeting point:
This city guide is available from the Various, e.g. coach park on Domplatz
Erfurt Tourist Information office, if arriving by coach, or tourist informa-
Benediktsplatz 1. tion office, town hall portal, your hotel
(town centre hotels only).
1 erfurt – a Fascinating history experience [ 2 hours ]
Hirschgarten square
Cathedral of St. Mary and Church of St. Severus
With the monumental ensemble of the old city of Erfurt is a veritable picture- This tour is available as a public and a
Church of St. Severus and the Cathedral book of German history. This tour will group guided tour.
with its 500-year-old “Gloriosa” bell, take you on an interesting walk through For information on prices, booking con-
famous throughout the world for the the old quarter, past the Merchants' ditions and terms and conditions visit
beauty of its tone, as well as wealthy Bridge, the town hall, the university dis- our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
patrician townhouses, charming half- trict, townhouses steeped in tradition send an email to citytour@
timbered buildings and a great many and also the Cathedral and Church of St. erfurt-tourismus.de or call us
churches, which earned it the nickname Severus (no internal viewings). on +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
the “Rome of Thuringia”, the 1,270 year-Guided Tours | 14
2 erfurt Tour – Travel on the historic Tramway at a 1960s Pace [ 2 hours ]
The Erfurt electric tramway, which has A tour of Erfurt on this historic tramway This tour is available as a public and a
been making its way tirelessly around will take you around the most important group guided tour.
the city since 1894, has a special place sights from the city's recent and more
in the affections of Erfurt's citizens. It distant past. The beautifully preserved For information on prices, booking con-
seems to represent some aspects of the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) areas of the ditions and terms and conditions visit
city itself: it just keeps on going, even city are especially well worth seeing. our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
through hard times; there is something A short stroll through the historical old send an email to citytour@
metropolitan about it, only more relaxed quarter as far as the Merchants' Bridge erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
and it is always open to new challenges. rounds off this guided tour in style. +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
seats: 50
Anger (another car for 20 people can also be
attached)
If you wish, you can ride in other types
of tramcar (subject to availability):
– Power car 3, built in the 1960s
(TW 3) 20 seats
– “Birthday” car, built in the 1980s
(No. 512) 49 seats
– Low-floor car, built in the 1990s
(NF 605) 79 seats
This car is particularly suitable for
wheelchair users and people with
reduced mobility.15 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
3 old Quarter Tour [ 45 minutes ]
Petersberg Fortress Fischmarkt
All aboard for a tour of the old quarter.
Travel by comfortable bus (shielded
from the weather), discover medieval
Erfurt with an experienced tour
guide and visit Petersberg Fortress
(wheelchair access).
This tour is available as a public and a
group guided tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
4 Flying visit to Petersberg hill [ 1 hour ]
Petersberg Citadel
Let the tour guide take you through the
Military History Museum into the mys-
terious, echoing passageways beneath
Petersberg Citadel.
A short tour on which you will discover
the fascinating, turbulent history of this
impressive edifice.
This tour is available as a public
and a group guided tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
Military History MuseumGuided Tours | 16
5 climb up to the Petersberg citadel [ 2 hours ]
After this Petersberg tour a rustic snack
– home-made bread and the famous
Thuringian lard with pickles and red
wine – will be served for groups.
This tour is available as a public and a
group guided tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
Mysterious Passageways deep beneath
an ancient Fortress Underground passageways
This tour takes you through the histori- account of its sheer scale and reflects
cal old quarter and up to the only exten- the European style of fortress construc-
sively preserved baroque town fortress tion. The tour of the citadel's under-
in central Europe. The Petersberg ground tunnels is of particular interest.
Citadel, built between 1664 and 1707, There is an amazing view out across the
is still mightily impressive today on city from the fortress plateau.
6 Torchlight tour of the casemates and underground passageways at Petersberg citadel [ 2 hours ]
Underground passageways
Experience an atmospheric evening tour
by torchlight in the passageways be-
neath Petersberg Fortress accompanied
by our expert guide.
Opening up the Petersberg Fortress in
Erfurt has been one of the most costly
and complex but also undoubtedly one
of the most worthwile preservation
projects of our times.
This tour is available as a public
and a group guided tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.17 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
7 Romantic evening stroll with the erfurt Nightwatchman [ 2 hours ]
Stiftsgasse Merchants' bridge
Experience the charming feel of this Erfurt to proclaim the beer’s qualities for
historical city in a different light. This all to hear.
leisurely late-evening stroll with the
Erfurt nightwatchman will take you This tour is available as a public and a
through the delightful old quarter, the group guided tour.
university district and “Little Venice”. For information on prices, booking con-
During the summer especially, we recom- ditions and terms and conditions visit
mend you begin or end your tour by sam- our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
pling the greattasting local beer. An old send an email to citytour@
tradition dictated that the “beer crier” erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
Erfurt nightwatchman would go round inns and beer gardens in +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
8 christmas – a Lovely Time [ 2 hours ]
A historical tour with a difference –
your guide will be Father Christmas (or
Mother Christmas), St. Nicholas or even
an angel. The tour finishes at the Christ-
mas market on Domplatz – a grand
finale and the perfect way to get into
the Christmas spirit.
This tour is available as a public and a
group guided tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.Guided Tours | 18
9 Guided tour with erfurt's town musician [ 2 hours ]
Town musician
View from Cathedral
Town musicians, pipers or towermen, as with our town musician for an insight only available as a guided group tour.
they were sometimes known, have been into what life was like for this intriguing
among Erfurt's public servants since the guild. You get to see the places where For information on prices, booking con-
14th century. They delighted audiences at they worked and visit the Merchants' ditions and terms and conditions visit
public festivals and processions, and Church and the town hall banqueting our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
played from church towers too. One of Er- hall, which still hosts concerts to this send an email to citytour@
furt's most famous town musicians was day. What's more, our town musician has erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
Johann Ambrosius Bach, father of Johann plenty of tales to tell and will of course +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
Sebastian Bach. Journey back in time impress you with his musical talents.
10 Martin Luther in erfurt [ 2 hours ]
Martin Luther guide
Old university and St. Michael’s Church
Erfurt is Martin Luther’s spiritual home. the Augustinian Monastery on 17 July only available as a guided group tour.
A student at Erfurt's famous university 1505. In April 1507, Martin Luther was
between 1501 and 1505, Luther first stud- ordained as priest in Erfurt Cathedral. For information on prices, booking con-
ied the “seven liberal arts”, then theology On your route through the town you will ditions and terms and conditions visit
and, at his father’s wish, jurisprudence. see interesting places connected with our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
But a dramatic personal incident brought Luther, such as the Luther monument, send an email to citytour@
about a radical change in Luther’s life: St. Michael’s Church and the student hos- erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
terrified by a dreadful storm close to the tel which also date from this era. At the +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
city, during which he was struck by light- end of this tour there is an opportunity
ning, he took monastic vows and entered to visit the Augustinian Monastery.19 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
11 Through erfurt in Bach's footsteps [ 2 – 3 hours ]
Kaufmannskirche Erfurt has many connections with the
music of the baroque period.
Johann Sebastian Bach’s parents were
married in the Merchants’ Church.
Johann Sebastian Bach himself often
came to Erfurt to visit relatives.
The “Bach family days” were welcome
opportunities for the family to meet up
at Erfurt, Eisenach or Arnstadt.
The Thuringian Bach Festival, which
takes place every March and April, has
become a well-established tradition.
The highlight of this tour is a short
organ recital in the Prediger Church.
This tour is offered as a public guided
tour during the Thuringian Bach Festival
and is available as a group tour all year
round.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
Organ in the Kaufmann Church +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
12 From Boniface to Napoleon [ 1 hour ]
Banqueting hall Town hall
erfurt's civic pride – 1,000 years of Gothic in style, reflect Erfurt's commer- only available as a guided group tour.
history in pictures cial and industrial prosperity around the Restricted access during events.
turn of the century. A series of murals
Guided tour of erfurt town hall illustrates the Thuringian legends of For information on prices, booking con-
Tannhäuser, Faust and the Count von ditions and terms and conditions visit
The present town hall on Fischmarkt Gleichen, as well as scenes from Martin our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
square was built between 1870 and 1875. Luther's life. The magnificent banquet- send an email to citytour@
The monumental portico and the grand ing hall has murals depicting the history erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
staircase and hallways, which are neo- of the city. +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.Guided Tours | 20
13 in the Footsteps of Famous Figures: Goethe, schiller, Napoleon [ 2.5 – 3 hours ]
Dacheröden House Imperial Hall
Many great individuals have left their Dacheröden House, the former governor's only available as a guided group tour.
mark on Erfurt's history. Choose one of residence (today the Thuringian State
these luminaries and follow in their foot- Chancellery), Haus Zur Hohen Lilie and For information on prices, booking con-
steps through the historical old quarter, Petersberg Citadel are all reminders of ditions and terms and conditions visit
for example to houses where Goethe and the historic encounters which took place our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
Schiller gathered with other leading in this city (no internal viewing at the send an email to citytour@
lights of their day or Napoleon Bonaparte houses mentioned). erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
made history. +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
Alte Synagoge Erfurt
Everyone is talking about it – Waagegasse 8
99084 Erfurt
but only in Erfurt everyone www.alte - synagoge.erfurt.de
Open
can visit it! Tue to Sun 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.21 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
14 old synagogue with erfurt Treasure / Medieval Mikveh [ 1 – 1.5 hours ]
Old Synagogue Jewish wedding ring Tour of the medieval mikveh [45 minutes]
The Old Synagogue features a medieval
mikveh, a type of Jewish ritual bath. This
was unearthed during excavation works
in 2007. After the synagogue and the
cemetery, it is deemed one of the most
significant sites of a Jewish community.
only available as a guided group tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
Tour of the old synagogue of the Middle Ages. The oldest verified
construction phase can be dated to
The Old Synagogue, located in Waage- around 1100. Examples of medieval Jew-
gasse, is one of a tiny group of medieval ish life and culture in Erfurt are displayed
synagogues that have remained undam- inside the Old Synagogue.
aged and is the oldest fully intact syna-
gogue in Europe. It is the legacy of one of self-guided video tour and as a guided
the most important Jewish communities group tour
15 on the Trail of Jewish history [ 2 hours ]
During the Middle Ages, Jewish mer-
chants played a significant role in Er-
furt's commercial life, but were expelled
from the 14th century onwards.
During the 19th century under Prussian
rule, however, Jewish citizens regained
their influence on the economic and
cultural life of the city.
The tour includes a visit to one of the
oldest synagogues in Europe and to the
Small Synagogue, now a modern multi-
cultural meeting place where visitors can
find out about the life and suffering of
Erfurt’s Jewish population.
only available as a guided group tour.
For information on prices, booking con-
ditions and terms and conditions visit
our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
send an email to citytour@
erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
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16 From medieval cloister garden to 21st century horticulture [ 2 hours ]
Hirschgarten square
Explore Brühl Garden, the former
fortress compound and pleasure garden
that won the Landscape Architecture
Award after being redesigned in 2002,
or the Benary Storehouse, named after
the great horticultural entrepreneur
Ernst Benary.
You will be greeted with a Thuringian
spiced liqueur at Petersberg Citadel,
a baroque fortress. This unforgettable
tour ends with a small surprise at
Gothaerplatz where you then have an
opportunity to visit the egapark.
Erfurt has a strong horticultural heritage Journey back through 1,000 years of only available as a guided group tour.
and for centuries plants have been culti- gardening history, discovering hidden
vated here on an industrial scale. Even treasures such as the cathedral's me- For information on prices, booking con-
today countless flower fields, parks and dieval cloister garden or stone carvings ditions and terms and conditions visit
green spaces are testament to Erfurt's of nature in the Prediger Church. our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
reputation as a green city. The Hirschgarten reveals a history from send an email to citytour@
In 2021 Erfurt will be hosting BUGA, the the Thirty Years' War to its modern-day erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
Federal Horticultural Show. use. +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
17 erfurt – architectural Pearl and Mirror of the Times [ 2 hours ]
House „Zum Breiten Herd“ Anger fountain
Merchants' Bridge
With its atmospheric alleyways and tiny Bridge, which has the longest row of “Römischer Kaiser” department store on
squares, the delightful old part of the city inhabited buildings on any European Anger. Enjoy discovering the architec-
has largely retained its medieval struc- bridge. Another impressive building is tural styles of different epochs.
ture and is an eloquent monument to the the neo-Gothic town hall with its numer-
German style of town architecture. Er- ous wall paintings going up the staircase. only available as a guided group tour.
furt's twin symbols – the Cathedral and On Fischmarkt, the mansions “Zum Brei- For information on prices, booking con-
the Church of St. Severus – stand side by ten Herd” and “Zum Roten Ochsen” date ditions and terms and conditions visit
side, a majestic presence on the skyline back to the Renaissance. Other buildings our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
and a masterful combination of Gothic of interest in the heart of the town are send an email to citytour@
architecture unparalleled in Europe. the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
You must not miss seeing the Merchants’ the post office building and the former +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.Petersberg Citadel
View to Inselsberg
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Thuringia
Tours/
organised
Tours
Our experienced tour leaders are happy organise a Thuringian snack during an For information on prices, booking con-
to cater for a range of individual require- excursion, if required. These are sug- ditions and terms and conditions visit
ments. We can hire a coach for you, if gested routes for tours into Thuringia. our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
you prefer, from a minibus to a luxury They can be mixed and matched and send an email to citytour@
coach or double-decker. We will also can be adjusted to suit your individual erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
make the price enquiries on your behalf. requirements. The duration indicated +49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
We can also make arrangements for a for each tour includes travel to and
restaurant stop on any of the tours or from the starting point, plus one or
two restaurant and/or café stops.
1 Weimar 2 Gotha and 3 eisenach and
Belvedere Palace Friedenstein Palace Wartburg castle
– Guided walk around classical Weimar – Guided walk around Gotha, former – Guided walk around Eisenach,
– Visit to Goethe's house residence of the dukes of Saxe-Gotha birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach
– Visit to Schiller's house – Guided tour of the early baroque – Visit to Luther's house and the church
– Trip along the idyllic Ilm valley to Friedenstein Palace including the where J. S. Bach was baptised
Belvedere Palace Rococo Museum Eckhof Theatre, the world's oldest – Guided tour of Wartburg Castle, one
(incl. admission and walk) surviving theatre still staging plays of Germany's most impressive castles
and a UNESCO World Cultural
Heritage Site. Luther translated the
New Testament there.
Lasts: approx. 5-6 hours Lasts: approx. 4-5 hours Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours
Goethe’s Garden house Friedenstein Palace25 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
4 arnstadt, Dornheim, 7 Tour of the Thuringian Rennsteig hiking trail
Wechmar, ohrdruf Forest – oberhof and
Neuhaus
in the Footsteps of Johann sebastian Bach
– Guided walk around Arnstadt – Neuhaus am Rennweg:
– Visit to the Bach Church where visit to Neuhaus Church; Visit to
J. S. Bach held his first post as organist Greiner Glass Factory in Neuhaus
– Visit to the only remaining house – oberhof: the great winter sports centre
where the Bach family lived and the with ski jump and bobsleigh run
Bach monument – Short walk along the Rennsteig, the
– Dornheim incl. visit to the famous Thuringian hiking trail which
church where J. S. Bach married runs for a total of 168 km
Maria Barbara in 1707
– Wechmar, from where the Bach Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours
family originate, including the
original family home
– Ohrdruf, where the orphaned 8 Tour of the Thuringian 9 Tour of the Thuringian
J. S. Bach took his first organ Forest – schmalkalden and Forest – Grosser inselsberg
lessons from his eldest brother Kickelhahn and Bad Liebenstein
Christoph at St. Michael's Church
– schmalkalden health resort, visit to – Travel via Tabarz to the inselsberg,
Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours Wilhelmsburg Palace, a prime example one of the Thuringian Forest's highest
of German Renaissance architecture peaks, with glorious panoramic views
– ilmenau and a walk on Mount – Travel to Bad Liebenstein.
5 Grosskochberg Palace/ Kickelhahn, with fabulous views out This town on the sunny side of the
Paulinzella abbey Ruins across the Thuringian Forest. Thuringian Forest is one of Germany's
The Kickelhahn was where Goethe oldest spa resorts.
– Travel via Bad Berka to Grosskochberg wrote his poem “Über allen Gipfeln It owes its fame largely to the spring
Palace, incl. guided tour of the former ist Ruh” (Over every hilltop is calm). water discovered here around 1560 in
residence of Baroness Charlotte von – Tour of a Thuringia glass bead the days of Lord Hermann von Stein.
Stein whom Goethe often visited workshop – Visit to altenstein house and Park,
– Travel on to Paulinzella Abbey ruins, the largest landscaped park in
one of the foremost Romanesque Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours Thuringia, where Georg II of
abbey buildings adhering to Cluny Meiningen, a great patron of the
reform rules theatre, built his summer residence.
Lasts: approx. 5-6 hours Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours
6 Rudolstadt and
heidecksburg Palace, Heidecksburg Palace, Rudolstadt
saalfeld
– Travel to Rudolstadt and guided
tour of Heidecksburg Palace, one
of Germany's most impressive
baroque palaces, incl. porcelain
gallery and weapons collection
– Saalfeld including a guided tour
of the colourful “fairy grotto”
dripstone caves
Lasts: approx. 6-8 hoursThuringia Tours / Luther Tours | 26
Saale-Unstrut region
– Guided tour of st. Peter and st. Paul's
cathedral in Naumburg, one of
Germany's most famous medieval
buildings and a prime illustration of
late Romanesque/early Gothic
architecture.
– Guided tour of idyllic Naumburg –
one of central Germany's most
beautiful towns, with a wealth of
attractions and in a wonderful setting
– Travel to Freyburg, visit to
Rotkäppchen sekt producers incl.
wine tasting. The historical buildings
are often used as an arts venue.
Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours
10 Bad Frankenhausen and 11 excursion to the 12 Bad Langensalza/
the Kyffhäuser hills saale-unstrut region uNesco heritage
– Travel to Bad Frankenhausen, which – Saale-Unstrut is a wine-growing – Travel to the spa resort of Bad
has close associations with the region in Saxony-Anhalt and Langensalza, the second largest town
Reformer Thomas Müntzer Thuringia. Its centre is Freyburg in the Unstrut-Hainich area.
– Tour of the panoramic museum and (Unstrut). – Visit to the Friederike villa built in 1751
the monumental mural painted by – Travel to Bad Kösen, a health resort – Visit to the Japanese Zen Garden –
Werner Tübke whose reputation goes back to the Kofuku no niwa. A new, themed public
– Visit to the Barbarossa cave, Europe's discovery of its saline springs in 1730. garden has been developed around the
biggest gypsum cave open to tourists Visit to the salt evaporation works Japanese Garden incorporating typical
– Visit to the Kyffhäuser hills (320 metres long, the salt water is Japanese garden elements in the
(Thuringia's smallest mountain range) raised by a pump rod system that is existing landscape
incl. the monument to Emperor unique in Europe) – Visit to the Treetop Trail in an other-
Barbarossa and the Kaiser Wilhelm I – Travel to Naumburg (first mentioned wise inaccessible part of the Hainich
statue in official records in 1012; at the National Park, the ancient woodland
intersection of two trade routes) in the heart of Germany.
Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours Explore a tree tower with tree house
rising to 44 metres, higher than the
trees, and a path that winds its way
through the treetops for 546 metres
Lasts: approx. 8-10 hours
RADFERNWEG
ToWNs oF ThuRiNGia
CYCLE ROUTESTÄDTEKETTE
THÜRINGER
Der Radfernwegcycle
A long-distance verbindet
routesieben der schönsten
that winds Thüringer
its way through Städtescenery
glorious
und führtseven
between Sie durch reizvolle
of the Landschaften.
most beautiful towns in Thuringia.
Eisenach Gotha Erfurt Weimar Jena Gera Altenburg
225km
225 kmfaszinierende
of captivating history, Anbindung
all towns onaller Orte
the German
culture and nature
Geschichte, Kultur und Natur an das DB-Streckennetz
railway network
kurzfristig buchbare
package deals avail- radfahrerfreundliche
cyclist-friendly
Information
Information und
and Buchung:
booking:
Pauschalangebote
able at short notice accommodation
Gastgeber
0361
+49 / 66 40
(0)361 235
66400
staedteverein@erfurt-tourismus.de
staedteverein@erfurt-tourismus.de
www.thueringer-staedtekette.de
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Schmalkalden
13 Routes to Luther in
central Germany
We would be delighted to organise a
tour on the trail of the great Reformer
in central Germany for you based on the
following modules.
Further details and prices are available
on request. Visits to Altenburg, Magde-
burg and Weimar are also recommended
in conjunction with this tour.
erfurt (Thuringia)
– Guided tour in the footsteps of
Martin Luther
– Guided tour of the Augustinian
monastery
– Guided tour of St. Mary's Cathedral
Luther’s House Eisenach
Lasts: approx. 4 hours
eisenach (Thuringia)
– Guided walk around Eisenach
– Visit to Luther's House and Bach's House
– Guided tour of Wartburg Castle
Lasts: approx. 4 hours
schmalkalden (Thuringia)
– Guided walk around Schmalkalden
– Visit to the Town Church of St. George
and Luther's House
– Guided tour of Wilhelmsburg Palace
Lasts: approx. 4 hours Wartburg Castle Eisenach
Wittenberg (saxony-anhalt)
– Guided walk around Wittenberg
– Visit to Luther's House, the Castle
Church and the Town Church
– Visit to Melanchthon's House
Lasts: approx. 5 hours
eisleben (saxony-anhalt)
– Guided walk around Eisleben
– Visit to the house in which Luther was
born and the house in which he died
– Visit to the Church of St. Andrew and
the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Lasts: approx. 2 hours
Torgau (saxony)
– Guided walk around Torgau
– Visit to the Katharina Luther room
and the Town Church of St. Mary
– Visit to Hartenfels Palace
Lasts: approx. 2.5 hours28 |
Woad products
craft
Erfurt has a strong craft tradition. For The area around Erfurt also has a num-
Demon- centuries, people here have been carv-
ing wood, making pottery, blowing
ber of craft studios where visitors are
very welcome. Demonstrations can be
stration glass and moulding porcelain.
As you look around the city, do make
arranged for your group on request –
Tel. +49 (0) 361 6640 120 or
sure you discover the specialities which www.erfurt-tourismus.de
specialities Erfurt and Thuringia have to offer.
1 Blue Printing Workshop Woad products are still produced in opening times/craft sales:
sigritt Weiss, Blue Printing Erfurt today.Woad beauty products, by prior arrangement, incl. weekends
Master craftswoman woad glazes and blue printed articles
will be on sale during your visit. Blue Demonstrations for groups:
Mühlburgweg 32 printing has a 300-year-old tradition in by prior arrangement
99094 Erfurt-Hochheim Thuringia and this ancient craft has
been brought back to life in Erfurt. During her demonstration (approx.
During the Middle Ages, Erfurt was re- 2 hours), blue printing master crafts-
garded as central Europe’s capital for Blue printing artist and master crafts- woman Ms. Weiss introduces you to
woad cultivation and the woad trade. woman Ms.Weiss is one of the few her traditional craft and the essential
Woad was the most important dyeyield- people in central Europe who still prac- skills of her trade.
ing plant in Europe until indigo was in- tise traditional printing by hand, using
troduced during the 17th century. indigo dye and moulds she designs her- Travel information:
Woad from the Erfurt market was con- self. Ms.Weiss's work, including table- Bus no. 59, 170 to Wartburgstrasse.
sidered to be of the very highest quality, cloths and napkins, is on sale at the blue By car: parking available.
which made Erfurt's “woad squires” printing workshop.
extremely wealthy men.
Woad
Blue printing artist29 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 120
2 N.L. chrestensen Chrestensen’s garden centre
erfurter samen- und
Pflanzenzucht Gmbh
Witterdaer Weg 6, 99092 Erfurt
N.L. Chrestensen, founded in 1867, is a
renowned traditional Erfurt horticulture
and seed cultivation company whose
products are on sale in Chrestensen’s
garden centre next door.
Group tours Travel information:
The tour gives visitors an insight into tram line no. 4., “Bundesarbeitsgericht”
the different departments involved in stop/car parking at garden centre
the seed and plant cultivation business:
e.g. seed cleansing, shoot checking and For information on prices, booking con-
seed extraction. There is an opportunity ditions and terms and conditions visit
to visit the greenhouses used for seed our website www.erfurt-tourismus.de,
cultivation and also the seed production send an email to citytour@
section. erfurt-tourismus.de or call us on
+49 (0) 361 66 40 120.
Minimum group size: 10 people
BORN Senf shop
3 BoRN senf & Feinkost
Gmbh
Mustard shop &
mustard museum
Wenigemarkt 11, 99084 Erfurt
near the Merchants' Bridge
Two million Thuringians can't be wrong:
when it comes to rostbratwurst it can
only be authentic BORN mustard.
The range of products available from
BORN Senf & Feinkost GmbH proves that
tradition can be something very modern
– with the highest quality and an ever-
expanding variety of choices.
Sample freshly squeezed mustard and
countless other delicacies inside the Thuringian grilled sausage
BORN shop, and visit the BORN museum
Travel information:
for a fascinating insight into almost 200
Tram nos. 3, 4 or 6 to Fischmarkt
years of local mustard history.
or all lines to Anger.
By car: Anger 1 car park.
A film features historical footage of
mustard production and shows you how
For further information visit our web-
mustard is made today.
site: www.erfurt-tourismus.de30 |
Food and
Drink Thuringian grilled sausage
Besides visiting scenes of history and Does a medieval feast or knights’ ban- have had, the good plain cooking of
world culture, visitors to Erfurt can also quet with all the trimmings in the mys- Bach’s day or why not savour Goethe’s
enjoy the city's renowned hospitality terious ambience of a vaulted cellar favourite dishes in a refined candlelit
and hearty fare: the famous Thuringian appeal? atmosphere.
dumplings, unmistakable Thuringian Or perhaps an enormous flambéed spit-
bratwurst and great-tasting local beer. roast in the shape of the Erfurt coat of We will happily organise the following
For groups or parties, we can arrange arms? We can arrange a suitable venue dining packages for you or arrange a
various special Erfurt gourmet experi- and what is certain to be a real culinary tasting session suitable for your group.
ences that feature traditional treat. For more information, call us on
Thuringian cuisine. If you would like to take a culinary jour- +49 (0) 361 66 40 230 or email
ney back through the ages you can expe- pauschalen@erfurt-tourismus.de or
rience the kind of meal Luther might tagungen@erfurt-tourismus.de.
1 Banquet à la Dr. Luther 2 culinary Delights
as in Bach’s Day
Experience a historical banquet in the
medieval vaulted Luther Cellar. This brief culinary journey back in time
Its traditional, rustic ambience will is offered for groups of between 25 or
transport you back to the time of the more in traditional-style restaurants
Reformer Martin Luther, who certainly in Erfurt's old quarter. Johann Sebastian
appreciated good solid cooking. Bach “himself” will be on hand to receive
Luther will also be on hand “in person” guests, play music and talk about his
to introduce himself to his guests and Thuringian days, including a sprinkling
tell anecdotes about women and the of amusing anecdotes, of course.This is a
gastronomic culture of his day. selfservice buffet with speciality dishes.
This banquet can be booked for groups
of 25 or more.
Luther Cellar31 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 230
3 Goethe Dinner by Erfurt Schittchen
candlelight
For those with exclusive gastronomic
tastes, we offer a Goethe Dinner at care-
fully selected restaurants with stylish
ambience and gourmet cuisine. Dishes
featured are from the days of Goethe,
the great German poet. The treat that
awaits is a culinary experience in an
elegant dining room or a lovingly fur-
nished room with an open hearth. The
relaxed atmosphere is perfect for un-
winding at the end of a day when you
may have been out and about on the
trail of German Classicism. feast day with an opulent meal of roast erfurt Broad Beans
goose. Towards the end of the year, For centuries Erfurt has been regarded as
many restaurants in the city serve this a city of horticulture, and one extra-
4 Goethe requests your culinary speciality accompanied by large bean cultivated here was the broad
company at a culinary and Thuringian dumplings with apples and bean. It thrived in Erfurt's rich, fertile
literary evening red cabbage. And do also try a deli- soils and was an important and popular
ciously sweet Martinshörnchen, a real staple among locals back in the Middle
Experience an evening of delicious treat to have with coffee. Ages. Now, broad beans are once again
Thuringian fare during which your four- being grown in Erfurt and are back on
course meal is delicately interspersed erfurt schittchen the menu in the city's restaurants.
with a literary programme of letters, Stollen cake, or schittchen as it's known
tales and anecdotes about Johann Wolf- to Erfurt locals, has been a traditional Goldhelm chocolatiers
gang von Goethe's days in Thuringia. Christmas treat for centuries. The Goldhelm chocolatiers on Erfurt's
Goethe himself takes centre stage, hold- The Erfurt variety is the earliest stollen historical Merchants' Bridge is not only
ing court as he accompanies you through recorded in Germany, with references one of the city's best culinary and visitor
the evening for what promises to be a dating back as far as 1329. attractions but also an insider's tip for
memorable cultural experience. connoisseurs.
erfurt Watercress On all group tours of the old quarter, we
The garden city of Erfurt is also famed offer the option of sampling a hand-
5 culinary Delights of erfurt for its homegrown watercress, harvested crafted luxury chocolate and/or a small
here since 1769. The watercress is highly glass of sherry at the Goldhelm choco-
st. Martin's Goose and Martinshörnchen regarded among gourmets. latiers.
Traditional st. Martin's goose feast Napoleon Bonaparte was so fond of the
On St. Martin's Day – 10th November – Erfurt crop that he took two Erfurt gar- For more information call us on
Martin of Tours, Erfurt's patron saint, deners back to Versailles in 1809 to grow +49 (0) 361 66 40 120
is remembered as well as Martin Luther. the vitamin-rich plant there. To this day,
For centuries, Erfurt has kept up the during cress season, many restaurants
tradition of celebrating this autumnal serve this delicious and nutritious veg-
etable in soups and salads.
Goethe Handcrafted luxury chocolateFood and Drink | 32
Thuringian dumplings
Cooking seminar
Thuringian grilled sausage
6 Thuringian Dumplings 7 Medieval Banquet 8 original Thuringian
cooking seminar Dumplings Meal
Erfurt and the local area have a wide
Thuringian dumplings are one of the choice of castles and vaulted cellars. Thuringian dumplings are something
region's specialities and are considered Their rustic ambience is ideal for a full of a “national dish” in these parts.
“ambassadors of Thuringia's excellent medieval banquet, with servants and Originally a meal eaten only on Sundays
cuisine”. Several Erfurt restaurants offer maidservants in historical costume to and feast days, now they are an everyday
cooking seminars featuring various attend to your every need. delicacy best enjoyed with roast meat
dumpling recipes. Food served at the medieval banquets and a delicious sauce. To ensure that the
A chef guide will guide you through the is prepared to traditional recipes. There dumplings you taste are genuine
secrets of dumpling ingredients and is mead on arrival, medieval starters, Thuringian ones, made by hand ideally,
preparation – and there will be plenty of soup, leg of pork and a special dessert. we are happy to make arrangements for
samples to enjoy too. Street balladeers and minstrels provide you at a cosy traditional restaurant in
(For groups of 15 or more.) an authentic medieval atmosphere in Erfurt or the surrounding area.
which to relax.
(For groups of 25 or more.)
9 Thuringian BBQ evening
Medieval banquet What better way to end your day in Er-
furt than by soaking up the atmosphere
in one of the city's prettiest beer gar-
dens?
Thuringian bratwurst and marinated
pork steaks are cooked on the charcoal
barbecue, with salads and desserts as
part of the buffet – all washed down
with a local beer fresh from the barrel,
of course.33 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 230
Thuringian BBQ evening
10 a taste of the city
Take a guided tour of Erfurt with a culi-
nary twist, led by the city nightwatch-
man. The three courses of the meal are
served at three different restaurants
and offer a flavour of Thuringia be-
tween visits to Erfurt's major sights and
attractions. The nightwatchman can, of
course, tell you a thing or two about the
dishes of centuries gone by – and about
the table manners too.
11 Party Tram on Tour
“Katerexpress”
Restaurants at the river Gera
Come aboard the “Katerexpress” party
tram for this city tour with a difference.
Discover the quaint old quarter, the
Gründerzeit district and the modern
architectural style, either in daylight or
as the sun goes down.
The tram is fitted with a bar, air condi-
tioning, music system and WC.
The tram has space for 30 people, but
another car for 20 people can also be
attached. The standard tour lasts approx.
1.5 hours. Choose from a range of food
and drink options.
All tours are accompanied by service
staff.
Party tram34 |
inclusive
Packages Restaurants at the river Gera
With one of our attractive inclusive All breaks can be booked at short notice, We can also be contacted on
packages, all the details of your stay subject to availability. They can also be +49(0) 361 66 40 230 for telephone
in Erfurt are taken care of before you extended by booking extra nights at or mail to pauschalen@erfurt-
even arrive. We will make a reservation favourable rates. Gift vouchers for our tourismus.de; www.erfurt-tourimus.de
for you at one of our partner hotels or inclusive packages are available.
guesthouses, taking your preferences Just send us your requirements on the
into account, of course. booking form by fax, email or post.
1 a First Taste of erfurt
Cathedral Discover Erfurt's vibrant history and its Package includes:
modern appeal in the heart of our city.
– 2 nights with breakfast in a hotel
With the ErfurtCard you can customise
– 1 meal with Thuringian dumplings
your trip exactly as you want it. Enjoy
– Erfurt Card giving free admission to
the city's historical charm on a guided
the museums and free travel on trams
sightseeing walk. The city's museums
and buses (page 11)
are well worth a visit too, including the
municipal museum and the Old Syna-
available: all year
gogue with the Erfurt Treasure of gold
and silver artefacts.35 | Tel. +49 (0) 361 - 66 40 230
2 short and sweet – an invitation to erfurt
If you're not yet familiar with Erfurt, Package includes:
then what are you waiting for? Prepare
– 1 night with breakfast in a hotel
to be captivated by this delightful city!
– Walking tour of the city
With St. Mary's Cathedral, the Church of
– 1 voucher for a Thuringian
St. Severus and the Merchants' Bridge,
rostbrätl meal
the beautifully restored old quarter is
the perfect place for a leisurely stroll.
available: all year
Relax with a coffee at one of the many
pavement cafés in the heart of the city or
sample Thuringia's favourite dishes in a
quaint beer garden or a cosy restaurant.
Lange Brücke Bridge
3 happy Weekend
Take a tour of discovery around Erfurt, Package includes:
a historical city that has retained all the
– 2 nights with breakfast in a hotel
charm of centuries gone by. Enjoy a
– Tour to Petersberg Fortress with its
guided tour of the impressive Petersberg
underground maze of passageways
Citadel, a unique example of baroque
– Erfurt Card giving free admission to
European fortress architecture.
the museums and free travel on trams
and buses (page 11)
Enjoy spectacular views of Erfurt, the
– 1 meal with Thuringian dumplings
'city of towers', from the viewing plat-
form at Petersberg Citadel.
available: all year (Fri - Sun)
Petersberg Citadel
4 Romantic erfurt
Do you wish you could switch off, relax Package includes:
and get away from it all just for once?
– 2 nights with breakfast in a
Then let us arrange a romantic break for
4-star hotel in the old quarter
you. Discover something new and enjoy
– Horse-drawn carriage ride
all the hospitality Erfurt has to offer.
– Guided tour of the city
– 1 candlelight dinner
See the most beautiful sights of
medieval Erfurt on a horse-drawn
available: May - October
carriage ride. Discover something new
and enjoy a taste of Erfurt hospitality
during the dinner in elegant
Kirchgasse alley surroundings.
5 The Great erfurt experience
Cathedral Erfurt does not only have a great deal to Package includes:
see; it also has a very colourful story to
– 2 nights with breakfast in a hotel
tell. This package will appeal to anyone
– Guided tour of the Augustinian
who is eager to learn about Erfurt’s
monastery and the cathedral
history.
– Erfurt Card giving free travel on trams
and buses and free admission to
Take a leisurely stroll or while away the
Erfurt museums (page 11)
hours in one of Germany's best-preserved
– 1 meal with Thuringian dumplings
medieval cities with its narrow winding
– Sightseeing tour on the historical tram
lanes and picturesque squares.
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