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Petersberg Citadel
The Petersberg Citadel is a unique ensemble illustrating European fortress architecture in 17th to 19th century. It has a Baroque core (1664 - 1704). From 1815, there was neo-Prussian modernisation, of which the defence barracks and artillery wagon houses have survived. The Romanesque St Peters Church was built in 1103 and consecrated in 1147. The Baroque portal at St Peters Gate is the work of A. Petrini (1673).
Opening hours
Can be visited during a guided tour of Erfurt.
Detailed information
- Baroque
- Romanesque
Services
- Restaurant
- Language: German, English
- Parking for coach: 480
- Parking for car: 15
Accessibility
Access by car and entrance for wheelchair users from Biereyestrasse (gradient up to 6%). There are parking spaces on the plateau. Approach from cathedral square: steep ascent via Petrinistrasse to Peterstor (gradient of 15% in some places).
Guided tour can only be recommended to wheelchair users with reservations. A tour of the underground passageways is not possible for wheelchair users and not recommended for visitors with limited mobility - narrow uneven passages with numerous steps.
Disabled toilet in "Glashütte" restaurant (please ring for key).
A Petersberg guide in Braille can be purchased or borrowed with payment of a deposit at Erfurt Tourist Information, Benediktsplatz 1, or at Petersberg Information Centre.
