Climb up to the Petersberg Citadel
Mysterious passageways deep beneath an ancient fortress
This tour takes you through the historical old quarter and up to the only extensively preserved baroque town fortress in central Europe. The Petersberg Citadel, built between 1664 and 1707, is still mightily impressive today on account of its sheer scale and reflects the European style of fortress construction. The tour of the citadel’s listening tunnels is of particular interest. There is an amazing view out across the city from the fortress plateau.
Dates
available on any day
Number of participants
maximum of 25 people
Duration
approx. two hours
Meeting point
Various, e.g. coach stop on Domplatz if arriving by coach, or tourist information office, town hall portal, your hotel (town centre hotels only).
Prices
languages other than German €160.00
Contact information
city tours
Benediktsplatz 1
99084 Erfurt
+49 361 - 66 40 120
citytour@erfurt-tourismus.de
Fortress fare
Optional extra: After a tour of the listening tunnels or a visit to the exhibition at the Commander’s House, you might like to try some traditional fortress fare on the plateau of the citadel. This hearty, rustic snack consists of delicious fortress bread topped with a lard and crackling spread plus gherkin, and is accompanied by a glass of red wine (or mulled wine in winter).
Tour: all year round, daily from 1pm
Duration: approx. 30 to 45 minutes
Price per person: €10.00 (minimum price per group: €150.00)
Please note that this tour takes place outdoors.