Sights in Eisenach

But it is not only Luther who is associated with the castle and the town, but also notable personalities such as the minnesinger Walther von der Vogelweide and Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in Eisenach.

The centerpiece of the old town is the market with the worth seeing town hall and the baroque town house and the associated Thuringian Museum. A highlight of the town, in addition to the beautiful parish church of St. George, is the Luther House, which houses a memorial to the young Luther.

On a sightseeing tour of Eisenach, the Bach House should also not be missed. This was dedicated to the composer Johann Sebastian Bach and his family and some of the historic instruments are still played today for unique listening pleasures.

Of course, an absolute must-see in Eisenach is Wartburg Castle, one of Germany’s most interesting castles on Wartberg Mountain. It was in this magnificent building that Martin Luther translated the New Testament from the original text, thereby making a decisive contribution to the formation of the New High German language.

Worthwhile here is especially the south tower, from which you have a fantastic view of Eisenach and the Thuringian Forest.

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