1.You can easily go from Erfurt to nearby towns. High-speed train will get you to Berlin, Frankfurt, Dresden and Dusseldorf in just 2 or 3 hours. Train tickets cost about 45 euros.
2. Travelers arriving to the local airport can get to the city center by tram route 4. You can also use taxi; it would be about 15 euros from the airport to the center.
3. Public transport in Erfurt is represented by an extensive network of buses and trams cruising throughout the city. The cost of a trip by public transport is about 1.5 euros; anyone can buy a ticket for one day, which costs 5 euros.
4. Tourists planning a rich program of rest are recommended not to go for a trip in June, as this month is considered as the rainiest. The warmest weather prevails in July and August; the average daily temperature is +23 C. The coldest month is February, but at this time, the temperature rarely drops below -4 C.
6. Fans of rock music will be interested in visiting the city in August, when the annual Highfield Festival is held. A significant part of its activities are carried out in the open air; all street concerts and performances are absolutely free.
7. The city has perfect cleanliness, so you have to throw garbage only in special boxes. There are special smoking areas close to all major shopping and entertainment centers.
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9. In restaurants and cafes it is appropriate to leave a tip for a good service; 10 - 15% of the total would be sufficient. Paying for taxi driver, you can round the resulting amount to any convenient sum.