I’ve been to Erfurt multiple times, I’ve visited the Domplatz and the cathedral and I’ve always ignored the citadel next to it on the 231 meters high Petersberg mountain. I’ve not even seen it. Don’t do the same mistake as the fortification offers nice views on the city and different beer gardens to enjoy life. The Zitadelle Petersberg was created from 1665 on to prevent resistance against the Electorate of Mainz (whom the city belonged to after the Peace of Westphalia) and to suppress protestant forces.
It is a strong fortification with eight bastions (named Franz, Gabriel, Johann, Kilian, Leonhard, Martin, Michael and Philipp) and four ravelins (named Anselm, Peter, Lothar and Wilhelm). You can climb up using different stairs from all directions, but you should try the ancient entrance through the Peterstor. There is also an elevator which makes the fortress mostly barrier-free and allows more easy access with wheelchairs and buggies.
Zitadelle Petersberg
Petersberg, near the cathedral
Erfurt
Germany
https://www.petersberg-erfurt.de
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