Zitadelle Petersberg

This only largely preserved baroque city fortress of Central Europe, on the site of a former Benedictine monastery, is due to the rule of the Kurmainz family in Erfurt and a reflection of European fortress architecture. For centuries, it has shaped the cityscape of Thuringia's state capital. Star-shaped it was considered the most modern plant of the time and as impregnable. The mysterious Horchgänge the fortress can be visited with a guide. The small military history museum at the entrance shows the former living conditions within the plant.
Source: erfurt-tourismus.de/sehens-wissenswertes/sehenswertes/zitadelle-petersberg

The foundation stone of the Petersberg Citadel was laid on June 1, 1665, and the first of three construction phases (1665–1702) began. Among other things, the eight bastion walls in the neo-Italian style and the commandant's house with the baroque main gate Peterstor (Wikipedia) were created.

The Petersberg is an elevation about 231 meters high, which is located in the center of the Thuringian state capital Erfurt. The Petersberg Citadel extends on the site. Inside is St. Peter's Church, once the largest Romanesque monastery church in Thuringia.
Source: Wikipedia

The Zidatelle Petersberg is currently a huge construction site in preparation for BUGA 2021 and is still well worth seeing. This well-preserved baroque city fortress is a reflection of European fortress architecture. From the cathedral square it is only a few steps to the fortress, which offers a breathtaking view over Erfurt; you can even see the Buchenwald bell tower from here.
There is a vineyard on the southern slope of the Petersberg citadel. Definitely plan a lot of time, is absolutely worth seeing

A very nice destination and as a reward a great view over Erfurt 🍂🦊

When visiting the citadel, you can explore the new exhibition in the commandant's house as well as the listening corridors in the strong walls of the fortress or simply enjoy the fantastic view over the old town. As the crown of the city, the Petersberg has shaped the cityscape of the Thuringian state capital for centuries and is a popular destination for Erfurters and their guests to linger and discover.

The Citadel Petersberg (also fortress Petersberg) is an originally Kurmainzische, later Prussian city fortress of the 17th to 19th centuries, which is located in the center of the Thuringian capital Erfurt.
It is considered one of the largest and best preserved of its kind in Europe and was built in 1665 on the orders of the Elector-Elector and Archbishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn as a fortress against the city in the neo-Italian style.
Source: https: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zitadelle_Petersberg

Great view over the city of Erfurt

It is an imposing building from which one can look in all directions over Erfurt.

A very nice hiking destination with a fortress and refreshments, panoramic views over Erfurt!

If you are looking for a place to open air concert then you are just right on the meadow below the citadel

From up here you have a great view over Erfurt, and there are a lot of things to see here, but at the moment work is limited due to renovations!

The Zidatelle Petersberg is currently a huge construction site in preparation for BUGA 2021 and is still well worth seeing. This well-preserved baroque city fortress is a reflection of European fortress architecture. From the cathedral square it is only a few steps to the fortress, which offers a breathtaking view over Erfurt; you can even see the Buchenwald bell tower from here.
There is a vineyard on the southern slope of the Zidatelle Petersberg. Be sure to plan a lot of time, it is absolutely worth seeing.

Imposing fortress walls and (except at the moment because of the construction work) one of the most beautiful panoramic views over Erfurt.

The Defensive Barracks Erfurt is a former military facility and by far the largest building on Petersberg. It is a listed building and since about the year 2000 empty.

Buga 2021 Petersberg site
Highlights: mushroom contribution, Erfurt garden treasures with a slide and, as always, the great view of Erfurt, the cathedral square and the cathedral and the Serverikirche

Very good vantage point to explore the city from above.

Very nice view over Erfurt and especially to the cathedral

The Petersberg offers something for many.
There are corners here for “chilling out”, discovering/exploring history, for the children to play or to have a leisurely coffee.
From short to long walks, everything is possible.
And if you get tired of Petersberg -> the cathedral is next door and the city center is not far either :)

Beautiful mountain with a great view

Beautiful historical photo on the Petersberg

The design has become really great - hopefully a lot of it will be preserved!

The Petersberg is great, there is a lot to discover here, a visit is always worthwhile

The Federal Garden Show took place in 2021