Incentive activities and entertainment

Guided tour over and through the Petersberg Citadel

Explore the passageways within the citadel’s formidable walls that were used to listen out for the enemy.

Romantic Evening Stroll

Experience the charming feel of this historical city in a different light during a leisurely late-evening stroll with the Erfurt nightwatchman.

A taste of the city

Take a guided tour of Erfurt with a culinary twist, led by the city nightwatchman. The three different restaurants and offer a flavour of Thuringia between visits to Erfurt's major sights and attractions. The nightwatchman can, of course, tell you a thing or two about the dishes of centuries gone by - and about the table manners too.

Thuringian Dumplings Cooking Seminar

A chef guide will guide you through the secrets of dumpling ingredients and preparation - and there will be plenty of samples to enjoy too.

Martin Luther in Erfurt

Erfurt is Martin Luther’s spiritual home. He was a student at Erfurt’s famous university between 1501 and 1505.

Through Erfurt in Bach's Footsteps

Johann Sebastian Bach's parents were married in the Merchants' Church and Bach himself often came to Erfurt to visit relatives.

Tour of the Old Synagogue

The Old Synagogue is one of a tiny group of medieval synagogues that have remained undamaged and is the oldest fully intact synagogue in Europe.

On the trail of jewish history

During the Middle Ages, Jewish merchants played a significant role in Erfurt’s commercial life, but were expelled from the 14th century onwards.

Active experiences

Tours beyond Erfurt

Erfurt’s location "in the centre of the centre", as Luther once said, makes it the perfect base for a range of excursions into the delightful surrounding area.