Erfurt

Overview

Erfurt is the capital city of the federal state of Turingia in Germany. It is placed almost at the geographical center of the country and it is known as one of the german cities that survived best the bombing raids during world war two. The town has a beautiful and always crowded market place where you can buy craftmanship, typicall food, grocery, and a lot more. There you can find the dominat building of this city, the cathedral or Dom. If you want to visit the interior of the church, ask first for the opening schedule.

Although not well known by most tourists, Erfurt is a city that should not be missed on a tour of Germany.  Travelers foucusing their time on the more "touristy" sights of Bavaria, will be rewarded by heading east after landing in Frankfurt BEFORE they head south.  Erfurt is a truly German city with a large area in the center of town where only foot traffic is allowed (the "Fussgaengerzone").  The city is how it has been for many years and is not trying to put on a show for tourist money.  Walking through this area, travelers are rewarded with strolls down narrow cobblestone streets with small shops, bakeries, and street venders.  Walk the streets where Martin Luther studied at the University, grab some Italian ice cream and then jump into a used CD store with rare CDs and bootlegs galore.  In Erfurt, it's all there. 

The state of Thuringen is famous for their bratwurst.  Don't miss the chance to get a Thueringerbratwurst...more

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