The Wartburg is a castle originally built in the Middle Ages. It is situated on a precipice of 410 meters to the southwest of and overlooking the town of …See more
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Nov 1, 2023
Interesting palace because Martin Luther stayed in it for 10 months translating the New Testament to German so common people understood the Bible. There are a lot of steps to get in as it is located … Full review by Pat M
Oct 16, 2023
You walk up from the parking lot (you can also take a shuttle), but the walk is fine and the view is excellent. We just wanted to see the castle from the outside and then it just cost the parking. Yo… Full review by Michael V
Oct 3, 2023
Amazing castle with so much history, from a Catholic Saint to Martin Luther, from a legend that inspired Wagner to the inception of the German unification movement. Well organized castle with nice e… Full review by cjl296
Can I purchase tickets ahead of time online? If yes, does anyone have a link? If no, do they accept Visa?
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I purchased on arrival. There is a provision to book online for large groups, but it is not really necessary for small groups or individuals. I paid cash but I saw people pay with Visa. …
I purchased on arrival. There is a provision to book online for large groups, but it is not really necessary for small groups or individuals. I paid cash but I saw people pay with Visa. There is a parking price of five Euros and that will need to be cash. There are tour guides but they are German. The only exception is at half past one if you prefer an English guide.
Hello, we will be taking the train from Frankfurt so we won't have a car. What is the best way to get up to the Wartburg Castle from Eisenach? We will be coming in a couple of weeks. Wayne Braun
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There are buses or taxis. Walking is also possible but depends on your fitness and luggage.
Did yourent a car to drive from Frankfort to Berlin? Or did you take a train? what else did you visit?
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We did rent a car to have more flexibility. The German train system is excellent but not cheap especially if you're not traveling alone. We also visited Weimar, Dresden and its …
We did rent a car to have more flexibility. The German train system is excellent but not cheap especially if you're not traveling alone. We also visited Weimar, Dresden and its neighboring Swiss Saxony for some hiking. We then spent some time exploring Berlin.
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