Eisenach

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Wartburg Castle which includes heritage architecture
At the foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park, this picturesque town is the birthplace of Bach and childhood home of Martin Luther.

A charming town in the state of Thuringia, Eisenach is laced with history at every turn.

In the town center you’ll find a wealth of traditional open spaces. Explore the Karlsplatz which adjoins the Nikolaikirche and the Nikolaitor, the only surviving city gate in the town, or take a stroll around the market square surrounded by the Georgenkirche, the Town Hall and the Wartburg Castle.

The town Palace situated to the north of the marketplace dates back to the 1750s, and was frequently occupied by Goethe in his role as prime minister of Weimar in the 1770s. The Town Hall of Eisenach used to be a wine cellar before it was converted in the late 16th century. Despite suffering damage during the Second World War, it has since been renovated to house the city’s administration.

Martin Luther grew up in this town. The half-timbered building known as the Lutherhaus is where he resided during his school days in the late 15th century. You can now visit the house, which stands as a museum equipped with exhibits about the life and times of Luther as well as his teachings. 

That isn't the only Luther-related sight. Take in the Luther Monument, a large statue of Martin Luther situated on Karlsplatz and dedicated in 1896 to mark the 375th anniversary of his arrival at the castle.

Perhaps Eisenach’s most popular destination, Wartburg Castle is where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German this was not the first translation of the Bible, but it swiftly became the best known and most widely circulated. The castle is built on a 1,230-foot (410-meter) precipice southwest of the town, and in 1999 was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

It was also in Eisenach where composer J. S. Bach was born in 1685 and then spent the first ten years of his life. Find out more at the popular Bach House, a museum dedicated to his life, containing exhibits including a Bach music autograph. It is yet another reminder of Eisenach’s extraordinary contribution to German culture.

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pentahotel Eisenach
Weinbergstrasse 5, Eisenach, TH
The price is ¥10,782 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
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Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Eisenach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Metilstein and Wartburg Castle are located ...
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"Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

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Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach
Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach
4 out of 5
Karlsplatz 11, Eisenach, TH
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The price is ¥12,732 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Eisenach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)
"Perfekt im Stadtmitte."

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2024

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Hotel Kaiserhof
Hotel Kaiserhof
4 out of 5
Wartburgallee 2, Eisenach, TH
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The price is ¥18,505 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Eisenach. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Wartburg Castle and Nikolaitor are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Perfect location next to old part of town."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

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Quiet holiday home at the foot of the Wartburg
Quiet holiday home at the foot of the Wartburg
Eisenach
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Eisenach. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Wartburg Castle and Reuter-Wagner Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Natur und Kultur
"Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in Eisenach und konnten sowohl die Natur (Drachenschlucht) als auch Kultur (Wartburg, Bach-Museum) genießen. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Lage ist so gut, dass wir alles zu Fuß erreichen konnten. Hilfreich war - trotz Navi - der Hinweis auf die enge Zufahrt. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2023

Quiet holiday home at the foot of the Wartburg
Geschmackvolles Wohnen im Herzen der Stadt
Geschmackvolles Wohnen im Herzen der Stadt
Eisenach
Stay at this apartment in Eisenach. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a balcony. Popular attractions Wittenberg Luther House Eisenach and Bach House are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Wonderful flat in Eisenach, great location.
"I stayed at the Lange's property for a long business trip. The flat was immaculate when I arrived and just as advertised. The location is great, easy <5 minute walk to the town square with shops/restaurants, 10 min walk to the train station and very close to access the Wartburg trail system. The ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2021

Geschmackvolles Wohnen im Herzen der Stadt
Ferienhaus Auenblick Deluxe
Ferienhaus Auenblick Deluxe
Eisenach
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Eisenach. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Metilstein and Wartburg Castle are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Perfekt
"Alles wie beschrieben, super netter Kontakt!"

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Ferienhaus Auenblick Deluxe
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Jan 25, 2020

Auto enthusiasts should not miss the Eisenach Automobile Museum (Friedrich-Naumann Strasse 10) in Eisenach which has a phenomenal exhibition of autos produced in Eisenach--Dixi, BMW, and the Wartburg.

5/5 - Excellent

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Sep 18, 2019

Nice quant town had a great time. A 19 year-old boy we met on the town square showed us around the whole town. What a great kid.

5/5 - Excellent

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Jun 12, 2019

The Wartburg and its history is amazing

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