Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. It is famous both as the birthplace of the Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as the city where Martin Luther lived as a child. It was while he was staying at Wartburg Castle that he translated the New Testament into German.
- Wartburg Castle, Auf der Wartburg 1, +49 3691 2500. English guided tour: daily 13:30. A magnificent example of historic architecture and the place where Martin Luther translated the Bible into German. Also inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. €9.
- Bachhaus, Frauenplan 21, +49 3691 79340. 10am - 6pm daily. A museum dedicated to the life and works of the Baroque composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Although Bach himself was not actually born here, the building is historically significant as one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in the town, and dates back to the time when he was alive. €9 (adults), €5 (students).
- Lutherhaus
- Bach House
- Stadtschloss
- Rathaus
- Reuter-Wagner-Museum
- Kartaus Garden and Wandelhalle
Wartburg Castle, Auf der Wartburg 1, +49 3691 2500. English guided tour: daily 13:30. A magnificent example of historic architecture and the place where Martin Luther translated the Bible into German. Also inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]]. €9.
Bachhaus, Frauenplan 21, +49 3691 79340. 10am - 6pm daily. A museum dedicated to the life and works of the Baroque composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Although Bach himself was not actually born here, the building is historically significant as one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in the town, and dates back to the time when he was alive. €9 (adults), €5 (students).
- Steakhaus zum Ritter, Rittergasse 3, +493691 743388. mains ~ 10€ to 15€.
- Ristorante Michelangelo, Karlsplatz 21 (Innenstadt, +49 3691 734081.
- Cafe Toccata, +49 3691 21 75 88.
- Burger King.
Steakhaus zum Ritter, Rittergasse 3, +493691 743388. mains ~ 10€ to 15€.
Ristorante Michelangelo, Karlsplatz 21 (Innenstadt, +49 3691 734081.
Cafe Toccata, +49 3691 21 75 88.
Burger King.
On Deutsche Bahn, the other two main attractions of Thuringia: Erfurt and Weimar are within easy reach, with frequent and direct trains.