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The Wartburg
Wartburg, Schlossbergweg 2
Eisenach
Thuringia
Germany
03691-77-073
Type: Historical Interest
Addmission Fee: $5
Hours: Open daily from March to October, 8:30 am to 8 pm (last tour at 5 pm), andNovember to February, 9 am to 5 pm (last tour at 3:30 pm).
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Eisenach
Thuringia
Germany
03691-77-073
Type: Historical Interest
Addmission Fee: $5
Hours: Open daily from March to October, 8:30 am to 8 pm (last tour at 5 pm), andNovember to February, 9 am to 5 pm (last tour at 3:30 pm).
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There are three distinct parts when visiting the Wartburg the palace, the museum and the Luther quarters. The palace can only be seen on a guided tour in German. (English leaflets are available.) The 45-minute tour includes some of the historic rooms dating back to the origin of the castle, such as the knight’s hall, dining room, as well as more modern 19th-century decorated ones, including roof paintings, tributes to St Elizabeth, and the music hall that is used for concerts.
At the end of the tour, visitors are guided straight into the museum, which contains period pieces from the region but not actually from the Wartburg itself. Displays include crockery, silverware, time-keeping instruments, a closet produced by Dürer, and several famous paintings by Lucas Cranach, including two of Martin Luther’s parents. At the end of the museum, cross over to the Lutherstube (Luther’s Room), where Martin Luther worked and slept during his 10-month sojourn at the Wartburg.
Visitors not taking the guided tour of the castle enter the museum and Lutherstube at intervals of 15 minutes to limit the numbers inside the somewhat cramped space. The Wartburg is a very popular destination for Germans of all age groups. Even in the off-season, expect school groups and, during vacation time, families. It is highly advisable to arrive at opening time and to take the first tour of the day – seeing the crowds in the courtyard when emerging from the first tour will make you glad you did.
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