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Wartburg Castle in Frankfurt
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Martin Luther's bible at Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany

Full-Day Wartburg Castle & Martin Luther History Tour

By ETS Frankfurt
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Overview
  • Visit to Wartburg Castle, a World Heritage medieval fortress
  • Tour inside the place where Martin Luther lived during exile
  • History of Luther from his early days to Ninety-Five Theses
  • Centuries of German artwork to be seen through the castle
  • Time to explore the charming town Eisenach

Activity location

  • Wartburg Castle
    • Auf der Wartburg 1
    • 988717, Eisenach, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • ETS GreenLine Tours
    • 39 Wiesenhüttenstraße
    • 60329, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Wartburg Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from central Frankfurt
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission to additional attractions in Eisenach
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBeverages

Know before you book

  • At least 4 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Dive into in the legacy of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation on a tour to Wartburg Castle. From Frankfurt, set off for a full day to explore the teacher's life and work, see the fortress where he translated the New Testament into German, and enjoy time to wander the charming town where he studied as a teenager.

Depart from Frankfurt for a journey through the countryside to Wartburg Castle. Along the way, gain insight into Martin Luther's early days as a student, as well as the beliefs that eventually led him to write his 1517 Ninety-Five Theses in critique of the Catholic Church.

Upon arrival at the castle, step inside the spectacular structure to retrace Luther's footsteps during his time living in the medieval fortress during exile. Look inside the room where he translated the New Testament from Greek into German and poured out doctrinal and polemical writings. Wander the halls of the UNESCO World Heritage site, getting an overview of German history as you see 8 centuries of art including paintings, tapestries, and furniture.

Following your tour of the castle, head down into the streets of Eisenach, where Luther attended school as a teenager. Enjoy time to explore the picturesque city on your own. Pop into quaint shops or opt to visit one of the museums before making the drive back to Frankfurt.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWartburg Castle
    • Auf der Wartburg 1
    • 988717, Eisenach, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEETS GreenLine Tours
    • 39 Wiesenhüttenstraße
    • 60329, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany