7 day itinerary
Erfurt
Itinerary
Here's an ideal itinerary for 7 days in Erfurt:
Day 1: Arrival and City Tour
- Arrive in Erfurt and check into your hotel
- Take a walking tour of the city to get your bearings and see some of the main sights, such as the , the (a medieval bridge lined with shops), and the
- In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the city's traditional , where you can try local specialties like Thüringer Rostbratwurst (grilled sausage) and Klöße (dumplings)
Day 2: Erfurt's Jewish Heritage
- Start the day with a visit to the , one of the oldest and best-preserved Jewish synagogues in Europe
- Next, head to the , which dates back to the 14th century and is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Germany
- In the afternoon, visit the , which commemorates the company that produced the ovens used in Nazi concentration camps
Day 3: Day Trip to
- Take a day trip to the nearby city of , which was the cultural capital of Germany in the early 20th century and home to luminaries like Goethe, Schiller, and Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius
- Visit the , the , and the
- In the evening, return to Erfurt and enjoy dinner at one of the city's many restaurants
Day 4: Erfurt's Art and Culture Scene
- Start the day with a visit to the , which houses a collection of art and artifacts from the Middle Ages to the present day
- Next, head to the , a contemporary art museum that showcases the work of local and international artists
- In the evening, catch a performance at the , which hosts plays, operas, and concerts throughout the year
Day 5: Erfurt's Parks and Gardens
- Spend the day exploring Erfurt's many parks and gardens, including the (a large botanical garden with themed areas like a Japanese garden and a tropical greenhouse), the (a peaceful park with a pond and walking paths), and the (a historic garden with a maze and a rose garden)
Day 6: Erfurt's Culinary Scene
- Take a cooking class at the , where you can learn to make traditional Thuringian dishes like Sauerbraten (marinated beef) and Thüringer Klöße (dumplings)
- In the evening, head to the (if you're visiting during the holiday season), where you can sample local food and drink and shop for handmade crafts and gifts
Day 7: Departure
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before checking out and departing Erfurt
- If you have time before your flight or train, take a final stroll through the city to soak up the atmosphere and say goodbye to this charming town.