First Time Tourists Guide in Erfurt
SIGHTSEEING
Erfurt, the capital and largest city of the German state of Thuringia, is often visited by tourists. However, those who take the time to truly learn the historic and charming value are rarely disappointed. This 1,200 year old city is famous as the location where Martin Luther, one of the most inspiring figures in Christian history, became a monk in 1505. The Erfurt Cathedral is interspersed with beautiful architecture and the city offers a wealth of nature, historical and cultural attractions to fill holiday day.
Erfurt Cathedral
DOWNTOWN
The downtown of Erfurt is filled with numerous historical and cultural buildings as well as the center of business, shopping, eateries, and others. In the downtown you can visit Augustinian Monastery, a 16th-century monastery that has been the iconic and historical site in the city. There's plenty others that Erfurt offer to tourists. All you can do is just get around and explore the city.
Protestant Augustinian Monastery Erfurt
SHOPPING
Katja Sturm – Ideenstürme, a shop in the middle of Erfurt and centrally located near the cathedral, which does not correspond to “the norm.” Because there are many treasures in the form of products that are sometimes rare or difficult to find. Another place is BallonIdee, a place where you can find items you can’t find in other places. The items cover from the unique souvenirs to the decoration and handcrafted items. You’ll always find something interesting to buy in these places.
Katja Sturm – Ideenstürme
BallonIdee
FOOD & DRINK
Thuringian cuisine is based on traditional recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. Many healthy and high-calorie dishes revolve around large plates of slow-cooked or roasted meat, and while it sounds heavenly to some, vegetarians who want to try local food are often left with distinctive sides, such as cabbage and potatoes in one form or the other.
CULTURE
Erfurt is located in the Free State of Thuringia, the language they speak mostly German with Thuringian dialect.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
If you're looking for the very warmest time to visit Erfurt, the hottest months are July, August, and then June.
HOTEL
Hotel am Kaisersaal is a very comfortable middle-class hotel on Futterstrasse near Wenigeplatz, and Augustinerkloster or Augustinian Monastery where Martin Luther took his oath as a monk in 1505. Both are located in the city center. If you are looking for something more luxurious and don't mind sharing a place with tour groups, you can try the Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altstadt (formerly the Dorint Hotel), a modern four-star property behind a historic facade in the city center.
Hotel Am Kaisersaal
Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altstadt
RESTAURANT
Zum Wenigemarkt 13 specializes at sausages distinguish themselves from their cousins through a mixture of salt, pepper, cumin, marjoram, and garlic and its texture is quite smooth. They are traditionally roasted over an open fire, and you find them pretty much everywhere, be it in restaurants or at the weekly farmers market. Gasthaus Feuerkugel restaurant is the reason the medieval synagogue still stands today. Religious sites are forgotten from time to time (and are therefore not destroyed) but the reputation of the German cake served at Feuerkugel persists. You can go in and try it, traditionally with sauce and red cabbage. Prices for these dishes start from 8 €, which is a lot of things.
Zum Wenigemarkt 13
Gasthaus Feuerkugel
CAFE
If you are looking for pastries or snacks at reasonable prices, try Siebrecht Café in Domplatz. Locals come here for cakes, sandwiches, coffee and other drinks in a modern and cheerful atmosphere. At Köstritzer – Zum güldenen Rade you can get traditional German potato dumplings here at this traditional and old-fashioned restaurant. It is recommended to sit outside in Köstritzer's backyard and enjoy the sunny weather under a shady tree.
Backstube Siebrecht
Köstritzer "Zum güldenen Rade"
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Andreas Kavalier is a good bar you can visit while in Erfurt, Germany. They provide numerous kinds of beers, and beer is a must-try in Germany. So, you can try and drink some beers at this comfy place. Zum Goldenen Schwann is another good bar & restaurant you can try to visit. They provide beers, as always and of course, yet they have their specialty in serving the best drinks. You should visit this place to experience the best drinks.
Andreas Kavalier
Zum Goldenen Schwann
INTERESTING PLACE
The earliest existence of the Erfurt Cathedral, or St.Mary's Cathedral, can be traced back to 742 AD, although it has undergone many changes in the following centuries. This magnificent German Gothic architecture is made of three ornate towers. The central tower has ‘Gloriosa’, the biggest bell in the world which is famous for its fantastic resonance. The Augustinian monastery has a hugely important history because it was here that Martin Luther became a monk in 1505 and lived for several years. This 13th-century monastery offers guided tours to the public, including a stop in Martin Luther's room, and an exhibition and several monuments dedicated to visionaries.
Erfurt Cathedral
Protestant Augustinian Monastery Erfurt
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Egapark (36 hectares) is one of the largest recreational parks in Germany, and boasts the largest ornamental flower beds in Europe, giving Erfurt the title of Flower City. Egapark is crossed with many stunning theme parks, divided into climate and vegetation zones. Zitadelle Petersberg, standing proud since the 17th century, is considered one of the largest and well-preserved Baroque strongholds in Central Europe. Visitors can choose to explore prisons, alleyways, fortresses and fort bakeries on guided tours.
Egapark
Zitadelle Petersberg
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