All our experiences in Erfurt
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Erfurter Brewery Heimathafen
Looking for craft beer from Erfurt? No problem! The small Erfurt brewery Heimathafen, which produces excellent beer, is located in the train harbor Kulturbahnhof.
All our experiences in Erfurt
How Till Eulenspiegel came to Erfurt…
Everywhere in Germany we encounter the stories of Eulenspiegel. In Erfurt, too, the jester came by and left his mark.
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Jewish heritage in Erfurt
It glitters and flashes in the basement of the Old Synagogue in Erfurt. Here lies the famous Erfurt treasure, consisting of silver and Gothic goldsmith’s pieces that once belonged to the city’s Jewish population.
Erfurt restaurants
Erfurt’s cuisine offers something for every taste. We have visited a wide variety of restaurants in Erfurt and were always delighted with what was on offer.
Watercress from Erfurt
In the past, everyone knew Erfurt watercress. Today there is only one professional watercress grower left in the former watercress capital of Germany. But the plant is still popular today.
Sandman, dear Sandman
Picture this: You walk through a town, not expecting anything unusual. But then suddenly you see him – your favourite cartoon character from your childhood. The one that sent you to bed every night. The one that, in my days, existed twice: One for East Germany and one for West Germany. The Sandman. I am in Erfurt and in the middle of the town centre there he is: the Sandman, on a bench, looking at me. No, I don’t want to go to bed, it is 1 o’clock in the afternoon. But if he is not here to send me to bed, what on earth is he doing in Erfurt?
Things to see in Erfurt
I was out and about in Erfurt for almost three days. I explored wonderful and fascinating places in the state capital of Thuringia. I highly recommend a city tour. Here are some places in Erfurt that I would like to highlight.
A first for me: Making a chocolate lollipop at Viba in Erfurt
I admit I am a chocolate lover. I believe there are hardly any chocolate flavours that I don’t like. Add marzipan or nougat into the mix and I will have a hard time saying no. This leaves no doubt whatsoever that going to confectionary café Viba in Erfurt was exactly the right activity for both my soul and my tastebuds. And I also got to make chocolate lollipops myself.
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Tuesday morning at egapark Erfurt
The egapark, a big park with gardens and an amusement park, is located in the south-west of Erfurt. It takes about 12 minutes on the tram to get here from the Old Town. On a sunny Tuesday morning, I headed over there to explore the area.