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Erfurt

Thuringia's capital, with a medieval bridge lined with houses and shops, a hilltop cathedral and one of Germany's finest old towns.

Photo: Eremeev · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep, Dec
Our full guide to Erfurt is being written. It's on the Berlin and Eastern Germany list as If You're Nearby.

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Berlin

About 147 miles away

The Brandenburg Gate, the Wall and Museum Island, in Europe's edgy, creative capital.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Rhine Valley

Rhineland-Palatinate
About 157 miles away

Castles and vineyards on the classic river cruise.

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Prague

About 161 miles away

A largely intact old city, with Charles Bridge, the castle, and an astronomical clock.

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