More than 1. Petersberg Citadel, the only extensively preserved town baroque fortress in central Europe, was built on the site of a former Benedictine monastery. Erfurt and surroundings offer a wide choice of ways to relax, unwind and take things easy, with an array of beauty and wellness treatments for body and soul as well as more active pursuits, including climbing tours and archery. Cyclists and activity holidaymakers can choose from a wide range of options.
The city's lakes are great for swimming in the summer. Come rain, come shine: keen swimmers will always be in their element thanks to Erfurt's impressive bathing facilities.
Lean back, unwind and leave your everyday worries behind: a sauna or a massage is just what you need! Whatever your level of fitness, the extensive network of cycle paths in and around Erfurt will please amateurs and serious athletes alike. Wartburg near Eisenach. Erfurt's location "in the centre of the centre", as Luther once described it, makes it the perfect base for a range of excursions into the delightful surroundings.
There is something here for everyone, whatever your interest. The city is surrounded by gentle, often wooded hills. The light, mixed deciduous woodland is the perfect backdrop for many beautiful plants and flowers, including many protected species, which can be seen at their best in the spring.
Beside the amazing nature, numerous beautiful, historical cities and impressing castles are just a stone's throw away from Erfurt. There are many interesting places to visit in the area around Erfurt. Why not go on a tour of discovery? Erfurt is the perfect base from which to explore the region's other towns and do a bit of sightseeing. The Thuringian Forest is one of Germany's most densely wooded regions. Plenty of marked trails make it ideal for an active break.
