Erfurt
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Why visit
Erfurt is a Thuringia base with medieval bridges, cathedral steps, Jewish heritage, cafes, and access toward Wartburg Castle. It works when central Germany needs a lived-in city anchor.
When to avoid
Erfurt's old town gets surprisingly busy on weekends with German day-trippers, weekday visits are calmer. Most museums close Mondays. Winters are grey, damp, and dark. The Christmas market is the bright spot. For Erfurt, check hours, tickets, transport, and neighborhood distances before the route becomes too rigid. For Erfurt, the map may look tighter than the day feels.
