For the state capital of Erfurt (202 000 pop.) you should take your time, because with its cathedral and flowers it is a beautiful city. As a landmark are the massive building of the cathedral and the Severinkirche. From the Cathedral Square, all the other attractions are within walking distance, including the Augustinian convent in which Martin Luther after studying at the University moved into and the fish market with the beautiful houses. Anger Magnificent mansions are lining Erfurts shopping boulevard, many of them are rich in history. daily.

Augustinerkloster Here, the young Martin Luther spent crucial years of his life. The cell in which he lived, can be visit. guided tours April-Oct. Mon-Sat 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, Nov.-March Mon to Sat 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm. Augustinerstr. 10

Domberg Over the Cathedral Square stands the impressive architecture and creation of Dom and Severinkirche. May-Oct. Mon-Fri 9am-11.30am, 12.30pm-5pm, Sat 9am to 11.30am, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Sun 2pm-4pm, Nov.-April Mon-Sat 10am-11.30am, 12.30pm to 4pm, Severikirche May-Oct. Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm, Nov.-April Tue-Fri 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-4pm.                    

Egapark Erfurt This attractive exhibition, cultural and recreational center holds the reputation of Erfurt as a former flower city of international importance awake. Impressive is the 6000 sq meters large flowerbed. March, April, middle of Sept.-Oct. daily 9am-6pm, May-middle of Sept. to 8pm, Nov.-Feb Gothaer Str. 38

Kraemerbruecke Both sides with 32 houses built, 120-meter-long bridge road, the only of its kind north of the Alps.

food                                                                                                                                                                                                        Alboth's Restaurant Creative kitchen and attentive service. Sun/Mon closed. Futterstr. 15/16                                      Gasthaus zur Hohen Lilie One of the oldest inns in Europe. It offers Thueringer and international kitchen. daily. Domplatz 31    Café Rommel In Vienna-style coffeehouse. Here tastes masterfully crafted confectionery. Johannesstr. 34                           Zumnorde International kitchen and its own creations await guests in an elegant ambience. Sun closed. Grafengasse 2-6

where to stay                                                                                                                                                Erfurtblick Family run house in a quiet location. 10 rooms. Nibelungenweg 20                                                                     Etap 67 functional rooms with king-size bed and an extra bunk bed. In den Weiden 11                                                          Mercure Hotel Erfurt-Altstadt Bright, modern rooms in the middle of the historic Old Town. 143 rooms Meienbergstr. 26/27            Sorat Hotel Erfurt Modern, comfortable hotel in one of the oldest inns in Erfurt. 91 rooms Gotthardtstr. 27