{"id":19932,"date":"2021-12-19T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=19932"},"modified":"2021-12-19T13:13:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T11:13:46","slug":"sights-in-erfurt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/sights-in-erfurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Erfurt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Erfurt is the capital of Thuringia and one of the most popular city break destinations in the region. You can discover numerous sights in Erfurt during a stroll through the beautiful old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A city trip to Erfurt is almost like a short journey through history. Luther was ordained a priest in Erfurt Cathedral, beautiful medieval houses stand on Kr\u00e4merbr\u00fccke, you can see valuable exhibits of Jewish history in the old synagogue, wander through mysterious corridors under the baroque Petersberg citadel and look for the characters of the KiKa children’s programme throughout the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking for craft beer from Erfurt? No problem! The small Erfurt brewery Heimathafen, which produces excellent beer, is located in the train harbor Kulturbahnhof.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Erfurt brewery Heimathafen →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Everywhere in Germany we encounter the stories of Eulenspiegel. In Erfurt, too, the jester came by and left his mark.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Eulenspiegel in Erfurt →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> 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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Jewish heritage in Erfurt →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> 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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Restaurants in Erfurt →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> 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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Erfurt watercress →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Picture this: You walk through a town, not expecting anything unusual. But then suddenly you see him \u2013 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…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Erfurt KiKa Figures →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> 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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Things to see in Erfurt →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> I admit I am a chocolate lover. I believe there are hardly any chocolate flavours that I don\u2019t 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 caf\u00e9 Viba in Erfurt was exactly the right activity for both…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Making a chocolate lollipop →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>