The egapark, also known by the abbreviation "ega" - a place where nature and culture merge in a fascinating way. Various themed gardens await you on an area of over 36 hectares, including an enchanting Japanese garden, a lush rose garden and an inspiring sculpture garden. The vibrant colors and scents create a magical atmosphere that enchants every visitor. Spring is literally in the air here and the park is an ideal place to unwind. The egapark is also perfect for families. There are great playgrounds, an educational nature trail and even a charming children's farm. An absolute highlight is the observation tower in the Cyriaksburg citadel on the ega, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire old town of Erfurt from a height of 35 meters. The egapark combines nature, culture and entertainment in a unique way and is a place you should definitely visit. ErfurtTravelCard: 10% reduced admission to the German Horticultural Museum.

Experience a breathtaking view from a height of 486 meters, where you will be offered a unique panorama from the Harz Mountains to the Golden Mark. A 14-metre steel and glass construction rising 14 metres above the cliffs provides thrills. Picturesque sunsets and informative steles complete the experience. The vantage point is ideal for hikes and invites you to rest in the midst of special flora and fauna.

After visiting the historic Kommandantengarten in Erfurt, you will be impressed by the historical atmosphere. During a leisurely stroll through the lovingly designed paths and flower beds, you will discover interesting details from times gone by. Impressive monuments and plants will immerse you in history and convey a vivid picture of the past.

Unique panoramas on shell limestone slopes await, where you can explore the untouched landscape of the middle Saale valley on narrow paths. With its viewpoints and species-rich flora and fauna, the route offers an intense experience of nature and invites you to relax.

Water plays a central role here: it is impressively shown how the lack or abundance of water affects the flora and fauna. While competition for the sun's rays rages in the warm, humid rainforest, the desert dwellers are thirsty for water. Danakil is an experience for all the senses. Many connections between the two climate zones are shown by landscape scanners, soil sections with explanations or a specially developed app on the circular trail and the search for water.

The botanical garden, which has existed since 1586 and is closely associated with Goethe, is home to around 10,000 plant species from various vegetation units around the world on an area of 4.5 hectares. Highlights include an arboretum with 900 species of trees and shrubs, an alpinum with 2,500 species and greenhouses in which the tropical to subtropical plant world shines in all its glory. Here you will find cacti, succulents, palms and even the impressive Amazonian giant water lily Victoria. The Botanical Garden is an institution of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and is centrally located in the city.

The island-like park got its name from the many arms of the river into which the Gera divides here. Meadows, benches and a kind of staircase invite you to stay. Extensive walks or bike tours are made possible by well-developed paths that wind along both sides of the Gera from the Krämerbrücke through the Venice to the Nordpark and far beyond. On the occasion of BUGA 2021, restorations and innovations were carried out on a large number of the parks along the river. Walkers and cyclists can expect not only new paths and plantings, but also playgrounds, an outdoor fitness park and a number of places to linger, enjoy and take a deep breath.