Thuringian Museum Town Castle

The late-Baroque grounds of the Town Castleare an eye-catching feature of Eisenach market square. Amongst other items of interest, visitors here can find the Thuringian Museum and Eisenach Tourist Information.

The Eisenach Town Castle was built in stages from early 1742 onwards, under the direction of the architect Gottfried Heinrich Krohne. The former residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Eisenach and the Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach can look back upon an eventful past. In addition to the tourist information office the former ducal seat also houses an impressive collection of Thuringian folklore, art and cultural history. It is used for special exhibitions, galleries and exhibitions of the porcelain collection.

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Contact:

Thuringian Museum Town Castle
Markt 24
99817 Eisenach

phone (0 36 91) 67 04 50

museum@eisenach.de

Opening hours:

Tuesday – Sunday: 11am - 5pm
closed on Mondays

Wartburg - World Heritage

UNESCO-Welterbe Wartburg Eisenach: For almost one thousand years, the impressive Wartburg castle has towered above Eisenach. Being a witness of German history and culture, it became part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 1999.

Eisenach

Being located in the South of the World Heritage Region Wartburg Hainich, the city of Eisenach is the starting point for culture enthusiasts and hikers. In the city and at the Wartburg, the visitors experience living German history that is approachable to them.

Luther House

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