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Erfurt attractions - the City of Flowers is one of the most beautiful and oldest German cities

Erfurt Germany - the attractions of Erfurt are really manyfold and make that more than 1260 years old Capital of Thuringia to one of the nicest cities in Germany.
The heart of Erfurt Germany with about 200.000 inhabitants is the lovely restored and well preserved medieval Old Town, which can be conveniently discovered by food though its pedestrian zone.

An impressive mixture of narrow winding lanes, half timbered houses, pompous houses plus those many churches make up the charme of Erfurt's city center, which is overtopped by the Dom, one of the most famous attractions of Erfurt.

At the Dom square you find an unique ensemble consisting of Dom St. Marien and church Severi, which is the landmark of Erfurt Germany and one of the most taken pictures of Erfurt. Impressed by that majestic appearance nobody would hesitate to climb up the 70 stairs to the portal of Dom to see its interior.
It reminds on the Middle ages, when Erfurt grew up to an important and rhich commercial town.

That time Martin Luther was the most prominent personality, after his studies at the Erfurt university he entered the convent Augustinerkloster as a monk and later was ordained as a priest.

Just nearby is the bridge 'Krämerbrücke', one of the most astonishing attractions in Erfurt. The 120 m long bridge (12th century) is the longest bridge with inhabited buildings north of the Alps and connects the market Fischmarkt with the market Wenigemarkt, which is respectable as well. Here the 'Krämerbrückenfest' takes place annually - a medieval festival elating thousands of visitors with music, performances, sales of regional food and specialities.

Once you are in Erfurt Germany visiting the ega is a must. The ega (horticulture exhibition of Erfurt) is one of the most attractive attractions of Erfurt and has been drawing people from all over the world for decades. With colorful flowers art and exhibitions of plants it is a tribute to the name of Erfurt Germany as 'City of flowers'.

Attractions Erfurt - ideas for Erfurt Germany and day trips from Erfurt to attractions around Erfurt

• Old Town attractions Erfurt: Just nearby the beautiful square Anger is the Fischmarkt. Besides the gothic town hall there are more stately houses - 'Haus zum roten Ochsen' and the complex of Gildehaus with 'Haus zum breiten Herd', with its unique renaissance facade (look at the slideshow pictures of Erfurt)
• To the popular attractions of Erfurt belongs the Andreasviertel, a cosy Old Town quarter in Erfurt Germany full with pubs, good restaurants and beer gardens. Here is the convent Augustinerkloster, where Luther lived as a monk. Nowadays that historical site can be visited on guided tours.


The ega in Erfurt Germany is a wunderful, huge garden with a big playground and halls for exhibitions. That terrain is unique and belongs to the nicest attractions of Erfurt. The ega Erfurt is recommended for day trips to Erfurt and to sights around Erfurt

• Famous attractions Erfurt: Dom St. Marien and church Severi - home of 'Gloriosa', the world's biggest and free hanging bell (diameter=2,57m; 11450kg) as well as precious art treasures. Also visit the opposite citadel Petersberg for a great view over Erfurt Germany. Tip: guided tours through the catacombs beneath that baroque city fortress.
• Day trips in Erfurt Germany with children: Make a day trip to the big Zoo of Erfurt or spend a relaxing day at the ega. The Japanese Garden, the tropical house, the observatory etc. can be visited while your kids can play on the huge adventurous outdoor ground - belongs to sights of Erfurt, is one of the top attractions in Erfurt!


To the attractions of Erfurt surroundings belongs the Wartburg castle. The World Heritage near Eisenach city is a nice day trip 45 min from Erfurt Germany. Here Martin Luther translated the bible.

• Day trips from Erfurt Germany in Erfurt surrounding: An idea for fans of Goethe- and Schiller is a day trip to the city Weimar (only 20 km from the attractions of Erfurt away), where is lots to see besides Goethe's birth house. Also interesting is the Wartburg castle near Eisenach (45 min by car) where Luther translated the bible.

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