Attractive towns and world-famous sights have made Erfurt and its environs popular at an international level. Weimar - the classic city of Goethe and Schiller - and the Wartburg in Eisenach with its Lutheran influence continue to radiate a unique attraction and are easily reached from Erfurt.

The natural beauty of the Thuringian Forest with its sports and recreation facilities can be easily reached via the new A 71 motorway.