Articles of category "Erfurt"

Situated on the Gera River, Erfurt is recognized as one of Eastern Germany's most visited cities, evoking the spirit of a medieval market town. Today it features historic landmarks, winding cobblestone alleys, bridges and churches, as well as colorful and decorative Baroque and Renaissance facades. Being unscathed during World War II, in Erfurt you will find one of the few places offering an undisturbed view of yesterday's Germany.

Located in central Germany, Erfurt is the capital of Thuringia and a manufacturing center with the population of nearly 200,000. It is located some 130 miles southeast of Hannover, 70 miles east of Kassel and 65 miles southwest of Leipzig and can be easily accessed by air via Munich. Regarded as the major city nearest to the country's geographical center, Erfurt is situated in the southern part of the Thuringer Becken within the valley of Gera River. Erfurt travel opens up an amazing world of exciting destinations and activities.