If you have a bit of extra time and you’re happy to travel 20 miles, take a look at Brotterode-Trusetal. This popular place offers lots of things to keep you busy. Among your first stops here ought to be Schloss Altenstein, Park Altenstein and mini-a-thür. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Erfurt, 25 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Kramerbrucke. (But we’re also big fans of Erfurt Cathedral and Egapark Erfurt.)