Victor's Residenz Hotel Erfurt

Erfurt

On a cheap car holiday in Germany, a must is to visit Thuringia's capital, Erfurt, a delightful mix of squares, old alleyways, small church towers and idyllic riverside areas. The city was home to the famous University of Erfurt in the 1300s, where Martin Luther was the most famous student. Today you can still feel the medieval roots of the city and there is a unique atmosphere among the old houses. Book a cheap self-drive holiday with Risskov and discover the cosy city. Among the main sights are the market square with the city's cathedral, the medieval bridge Krämerbrücke and the old Augustinian monastery.

Weimar

The cultural city of Weimar also invites you to visit. In 1999, Weimar was named European Capital of Culture. Here you can see Goethe's house and garden - the yellow house with gates at each end or visit the small town where Goethe's good friend Schiller wrote many of his famous works. The house where he lived can of course be seen on Schillerstrasse in Weimar. It is also a great experience to see the Hoher Meissner nature park. It is now a large nature reserve.

Marine Aquarium Adventure Park

Discover the colourful underwater world of the tropical oceans. Erlebnispark Meeresaquarium offers beautiful and colourful corals, sea anemones, sharks and unique fish in a jumble of colours swimming around the aquarium.

Errlebnispark Meeresaquarium is the largest of its kind in Central Germany with a total area of 7,150 sqm. and over 60 aquariums. Erlebnispark Meeresaquarium has been in existence since 1994 and is a popular destination for families with children and curious travellers.

The tropical underwater world that can be experienced at Erlebnispark Meereaquarium is an unforgettable experience, even for adults, so be sure to set aside time to visit the large facility filled with exotic fish species, including the more dangerous ones. One of the main attractions is undoubtedly the large shark tank which holds 1 million litres of water, is 20 metres long, 10 metres wide and 5.4 metres deep. It is home to a number of shark species that thrive in the water. Don't miss the shark feeding, which takes place on Sundays at 3pm. They're usually hungry!

Cursdorf

Cursdorf lies about 700 m above sea level and is thus the highest area of the mountain range in the southern part of the Thuringian Forest. High above the valleys and a short distance from the famous Rennsteig hiking trail, you can explore the region's beautiful scenery here. In the countryside you can let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful surroundings and go on walks through deep valleys and green forested mountains.

After a long hike, it is recommended that you pass the "Kneipptretanlage" in Cursdorf on your way home. Here they have built a number of soup basins where you can cool your feet after a long hike. The cool water is good for the circulation and at the same time it gets your sore feet ready for another hike the next day.

A fun activity for the whole family is to visit Cursdorf's tube plant. Both in winter in the snow and in summer in the snow, you can throw yourself on the large bathing rings and hurtle down the more than 200 m long track, which has a 21% drop in places. There's a small kiosk by the course serving drinks and snacks to refuel you along the way. In Cursdorf you can also visit the town's "Glass Appliance Museum", popular with locals and tourists alike.