Wartburg

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Wartburg stands in Eisenach (Wartburgkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. Adult admission costs 13 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Wartburg overlooks the town of Eisenach from a rocky spur at the edge of the Thuringian Forest. Founded in the late 11th century by the Ludowingian counts, it owes its fame to major episodes of German history: the residence of Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia in the 13th century, Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament there in 1521 and 1522, and the student festival of 1817. The Romanesque palace, largely preserved, ranks among the few surviving buildings of its kind in the German-speaking world, while the rest of the complex bears the mark of the 19th-century restoration carried out under Carl Alexander of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999, the fortress draws visitors both for its architecture and for the weight of its history.

Written from Wartburg

What to know

• The Wartburg stands on a hilltop above Eisenach, in Thuringia, and reaching it on foot requires some walking effort.
• The 12th-century Romanesque palace forms the historical core of the visit, surrounded by buildings largely reshaped in the 19th century.
• The room where Luther translated the New Testament is among the spaces open to visitors.
• The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage listing since 1999.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

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Parking

Paid parking, fee collected via licence plate recognition, hourly rate and day ticket available

Where this château is

Eisenach · Wartburgkreis · Thüringen

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Address

Eisenach, Wartburgkreis

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

Period of construction

11th century

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Frequently asked

Wartburg: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €13. Child: €5. Reduced: €9. Free for: children up to and including 6 years old.

Where is the Wartburg located?

It stands in Eisenach, in the Wartburgkreis, in Thuringia.

Why is the Wartburg famous?

It is linked to Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia, Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament, and the 1817 student festival.

How old is the Wartburg?

Its origins date to the 11th century, with a first written mention in 1080.

Is the Wartburg a UNESCO site?

Yes, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1999.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q151545
• Official website

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