Wartburg Castle in Eisenach

The Wartburg is a castle originally built in the Middle Ages. It is situated on a precipice of 410 meters to the southwest of and overlooking the town of Eisenach, in the state of Thuringia, Germany.

Fantastic castle!Recommend 100%

Big historic place in center of Germany. Who is interested in Luthers life, Wagner and German history, welcome!

Very beautiful castle in tip top condition. Excellent tour guide. Unfortunately a very unruly little girl talked as loud as the guide with her mother indulging her completely.

The surrounding area is pretty nice. You get very nice landscape views from the tower. There is also a place to have a coffee, something to bite. Little bit disappointed that till 3pm the viewing is only possible with a guide... After 3pm you can see it without a guide.

My first hike in Germany. What a beautiful place! What a spectacular view from above!🤌✨

If I could only give it 10 stars, this castle absolutely deserves it. We had issues getting the English translation to work but I can’t penalize the castle for that. Great condition and care go into this place.

Nice castle! Worth a visit!

Long 25 min hike up to castle(not aware shuttle service available 😕had to go on tour(though info said can go round without)some lovely pieces.More help for tourists would be good,we got one English pamphlet.

Nice place to visit for some nice view of the castle and its surrounding environment characterised by green vegetation and aerial view of the city. Nice museum shop to buy coffee, snacks, or ice cream. Free WiFi also available. To enter the museum area or the tower, you need to pay a token of €1 or so.

Charming medieval castle perched atop a hill on the outskirts of Eisenach. More famous in history as the place where Luther translated the Bible into German, but aside from that also has a marvelous history to imbibe and appreciate. Would recommend taking a guided tour, we took one and it was pretty informative as we moved through the different parts of the castle to appreciate both the history as well as the beauty of this place. We took the bus on the way up and hiked on the way down to the city center of Eisenach.

It was a steep climb uphill, maybe not for everyone. The castle is beautifully rebuilt and restored. We didnt see inside, but there is enough to see on the outside. Great views too. Its just a bit touristy, with a hotel, restaurant, large groups of tourists etc. I do prefer the other castle ruins we visited in the area, where it was super quiet. A visit to this castle is perfect to combine with a hike through the Drachenschlucht and Landgrafenschlucht.

The Wartburg castle originally built in the Middle Ages starting in the year 1067. It is situated southwest of Eisenach. It was the home of St. Elisabeth of Hungary, but is most famous for the place where Martin Luther translated the New Testament of the Bible into German, this united the Germanic people under a single language. Wartburg is the most-visited tourist attraction in Thuringia after Weimar, and I highly recommend this place to visit wheat her you come.fornthe religious significance, the historical or just the beauty of another German castle.

Would be perfect if there was an English tour guide available. Nevertheless you get a leaflet with the translation. Well worth a visit.

Parking is 5€. The view is beautiful. To go up the tower you have to pay another euro. The beer garden is quite nice.

Almost everything was "free". If you have gone, youll understand.The inside is like a place when people time ago were talking, hanging out, etc.When I passed, I thought that.

The tour of this castle was really well done, and the castle itself is really cool and has quite a bit of intricate history surrounding it, its architecture, and the people who lived there.

Beautiful castle that has a great deal of history and consideration. I have visited about half a dozen castles in the UK but this by far exceeds them in its restoration quality as well as its views. The information is in German and English, there are restaurants on site and they have materials in many languages for reading about the castle (although again only German and English in the exhibitions).

Its a must visit while being on vacation in the region. The tour was very interesting and the castle itself is beautiful. Especially the room which Martin Luther translated the Bible in was fascinating to see.

Welcome to Wartburg Castle!According to legend, the castles origins date back to 1067. The surviving main castle building, the 12th century palas (great hall), a gem of late Romanesque architecture, still bears traces of its former glory. As the main seat of the landgraves, the castle was a pre-eminent centre of artistic endeavour where all of the fine arts were celebrated. It once echoed to the songs of Walther von der Vogelweide and inspired a number of epic poems by Wolfram von Eschenbach. This was the setting of the fabled Battle of the Bards, a tale immortalised in Richard Wagners opera Tannhäuser. Wartburg Castle was also the home of Saint Elisabeth, still revered to this day, and it provided a refuge for the exiled Martin Luther, who translated the New Testament into German here. The Wartburg Festival of 1817, organised by the student fraternities, celebrated the achievements of Luther, the Reformation and the Battle of Leipzig. It was the first popular declaration of sentiment for a unified and independent nation state.Wartburg Castle was the setting for all of these crucial points in German history – as a mighty fortress and splendid residence and as a place of safety, shelter and retreat for its inhabitants through centuries past. Throughout its history the castle has always remained relevant.However, the buildings were only renovated and redecorated in the 19th century, when the medieval architecture was restored and supplemented in parts by new additions. The outstanding example illustrating the concept of art in the 19th century is without doubt the ceremonial hall in the main castle building (palas), which now provides an amazing backdrop for the famous Wartburg concerts during the summer season as well as a number of other events.The Wartburg Castle art collection with its treasures spanning eight centuries was created at the recommendation of Goethe nearly 200 years ago.On a guided tour of the castles rooms or a visit to the museum – with its famous paintings by Lucas Cranach, priceless tapestries and furniture, Tilman Riemenschneider sculptures and Renaissance arts and crafts – you are surrounded at every step by history, culture and the arts. The many events, from the Summer Nights festival to theatre and the historical Christmas market, attract visitors from around the world and bring the ancient walls to life.

This I a truly historic and beautiful place , I definitely recommend

Nice and well preserved castle with tons of history within its walls. We took a guided tour with a Mr. Bernhardt, he was the perfect guide, a good mixture between serious history and funny jokes and anecdotes. There is a Luther and the Bible exhibition going on at the moment, very interesting. Really recommendable

Fascinating and colorful. Definitely worth the long hike since I elected to walk instead of taking the tram.

Fantastic. Courtyard entry is free. Dog is allowed.

Fabulous mountain top situation. They keep improving the experience. The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, easy to understand, spoke loudly. Amazing Castle history with the Martin Luther connection at the end.

Super views, castle very interesting and well maintained!

So much well preserved history. Its so much fun and an absolutely beautiful view.

Nice place to visit with its history of King Martin Luther’ s study room where he translated the latin bible into German. Its almost 3-4 km hike from drachenschlutz with beautiful view!

So many castles in this country and my castle hopping list is rather long and getting longer, yet so little time😂. There is something mystical and powerful about castles and I am fascinated by the rich history. This is the best preserved Romanesque castle. To avoid crowds, we travelled to the castle in the morning and on a weekday. Parking:€5 flat rate. Depending on your fitness level, it takes 10 mins or so to walk up as any self-respecting medieval castle is built perched on a hill and surrounded by fairytale- like woodlands. Allow at least half a day to visit. It is extra €2 if you intend to take any photos indoors, the cashier will hand you a sticker. Admission to the castle courtyard is free of charge, unfortunately no guided tours can be carried out at the moment. By car, follow the street signs for Wartburg that take travelers from the A4 Autobahn off at the "Eisenach-Ost" exit. Drive through the town onto Wartburgallee and follow the winding road off the B19 up to the castle. This place is worth a visit and we are already planning another trip to discover the Thüringer Wald soon.

Amazing Castle, Nice place to spend time with Family and Friends ... Especially the audio guide, its free and any one use it

if you want to enter inside of castle and museum, you should buy ticket online from website in advance. Then you can have nice experience in the castle. you need 20 mins walk from car parking btw due to a steep slope, so plan your travel schedule including this.

I visited Wartburg Castle for the first time. The parking lot is only about 5 minutes walk away from the entrance below the castle. 5€ day ticket. Admission to the Castle Museum: 12€ for adults. The courtyard of the castle can be visited without a ticket. Masks are mandatory within the museum. The tour was informative and really very nicely designed. Very well maintained interiors and lots of descriptions. Ive read every single sign! Unfortunately, there was generally little information. The history of the castle is reproduced lifelessly and there is hardly any emotional contact with these magnificent rooms. In addition, the employees on site were mostly unfriendly or arrogant. Once I was hit very unkindly from behind, I should not touch the walls, although obviously I did not intend to do so and even had my hands in my pockets. An absolute impudence! In addition, I was greeted unfriendly directly at the entrance, during my visit and even at the museum shop in the end. Wow! I have rarely experienced anything like this. It seems as if the employees at the Wartburg are frustrated with their workplace. There is also a photo ban throughout the museum and the employees run around the visitors like hyenas to control everyone, not to use their mobile phones. Very unacceptable. I am in many exhibitions, but this experience at the Wartburg was unique.I was also disappointed that Martin Luthers time at the Wartburg is told in a completely mindless way. There is hardly any information about his experiences there and also an extensive presentation of the ridiculous situation with the inkwell and devil. The content design really leaves much to be desired. 3 Stars for the building and beautiful restoration and art works.

Very good view and red hot wine! I would recommend walking if you have 30 min tk spear! (per directionTge wood walking trail is like fairytale especially in autumn with all shades of orrange and yellow!

It was a nice trip. Dont pay for the shuttle bus service unless Youre disabled or so old to walk. Parking is not so far from the castle.

Clean and well renovated castle from 11th century. You will get a great insight to the life in the past.

Beautifully preserved Castle, with stunning views of surrounding area.I would suggest you take your own drinks with you, as prices in the castle are high.

Great views. Easy to walk up to. Highly recommended historic site.

The view is amazing. If you like hiking through the forest. It takes about one hour to go. By car, of course, faster.

Very very beautiful! 👌The Castle itself can only ben visited with a tourguide for 12 euro but is really worth it! Only downside is the expensive parking lot.

Although this is probably the most important place of German history, in January and February there are very few visitors. If you want to experience this beautiful castle undisturbed, and if you want to take great snaps without crowds of tourists come at this time. I am so Happy that I decided to visit Wartburg Castle in January, and on a weekday in January. Booking the tour through the castle, our group consisted of a mere 10 people. In summer the groups are easily 60 people large. Anyway, at any time of the year, this is the most important and awesome castle of Germany.

Very beautiful outside and inside, everything is renovated and very informative german guide, but if you want english guide watch excursion time before going!

Amazing place, where you can relax after long business day. Walking distance from Eisenach downtown and the best time for visit after all tourists are gone after 5PM. Only in that time you will enjoy no rush, stress crowds...so simply you will feel atmosphere of this wonderful place. Regular place for relax👍

this castle has a long history and has experienced many renovations. Some room has been luxuriously refurnished.It is located high on a hill.Martin Luther has translated the germany Bible here. Goethe has also visited here.Better take the guiding tour, it is about an hour, and the guide speak perfect english.

As a German I’ve had this on my radar for a long time. Was it worth it? I think so. The fortress is beautiful and offers prime views across the surrounding countryside. The tour was super interesting and some of the rooms truly spectacular, yet I didn’t feel like some of the spaces were particularly ‘authentic’ and looked a bit too polished.

This landmark has me coming back after many years. The place is special. Definitely worth a visit. So much history and wonder surrounding the castle.

We had a very enjoyable afternoon here. We did do the English speaking tour which is a must. It is only done once a day so make sure you check & plan accordingly. It also states that the car park and castle are 500m apart - yes they are but the castle is on top of a steep hill & the car park is at the bottom!!!. You can get a taxi up to the top but not sure on how/where to organise this. There were also donkeys to ride up on 😀. All-in-all a really good time.

The most romantic Castle ever. I was there for the Taunhausser Opera which was performed like i n the old days. The acoustic of the Castle made the performance magical. The day after I had a tour of the Castle to learn more about the history. The tours are also in English and lasts 1 hour. There is a restaurant and a hotel there for refreshments. Walking for just 30 minutes uphill will get you there. Otherwise a taxi can get you to the hotel to avoid the steep hill. A definite must see.

The Castles location is incredible! Great view of some parts of the city at the entrance of the Castle! The little hike up to the entrance gives one an opportunity to work ones heart. Attending staff are quite pleasant. The Castle is very well maintained. Guided tour highly recommended for knowledge purpose!

Yup. Gotta go here. Its even worth the hike up the hill, if youre in shape. There area several good nature trails including a Luther heritage trail. The castle tour is well worth the price. Great info. Beautiful rooms. The castle has great views, an okay cafe and, of course, the Luther history going for it.

As a T/L I have already seen many castles and this one is one of the best! Definitely worth visiting. Approx. 400 m uphill from the parking lot or 2 EUR shuttle available.