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Petersberg Citadel, Germany: what it is and when to go
Petersberg Citadel is a baroque fortress in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany (Zitadelle Petersberg). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Baroque fortress in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany · History
- Local name
- Zitadelle Petersberg
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 204 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.9789, 11.0176
What it is and where
Petersberg Citadel is a baroque fortress in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany (Zitadelle Petersberg). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Historische Ausdehnung der Festungsanlage nach einer Planzeichnung von 1868.
It is in Erfurt, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.9789, 11.0176; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Petersberg Citadel is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:10
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:37
- DecBest time7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Destille ErfurtDistillery323 m
- Cathedral Hill in ErfurtCathedral Hill in Germany408 m
- St Severus' Church, ErfurtChurch in Thuringia, Germany462 m
- Erfurt CathedralChurch in Thuringia, Germany529 m
- Old SynagogueMedieval synagogue building817 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Petersberg Citadel?
It is a baroque fortress in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany (Zitadelle Petersberg in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Petersberg Citadel?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Petersberg Citadel?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 204 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Destille Erfurt, Cathedral Hill in Erfurt, St Severus' Church, Erfurt. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Erfurt39 places to see in and around Erfurt, Germany: Buchenwald concentration camp, Erfurt Cathedral, Old Synagogue. Best time: April to October and December.
- History4386 places for history in Germany, from Berlin Wall to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Petersberg Citadel on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.