7. Wartburg Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999
Wartburg Castle is one of the best-preserved castles of the German Middle Ages. Founded in
1067, it was extended over several centuries to form a sprawling castle complex. Examples
of Romanesque, Gothic and !9th century architecture are all apparent here.
As the visitor enters the Romanesque main castle buildings, 900 years of history are spread
out before him: the courtly art of the Middle Ages, the life and works of St. Elisabeth, Martin
Luther’s translation of the New Testament and the castle’s importance as a symbol of
German integration and unity. Today, Wartburg Castle draws visitors from far and wide with
its art treasures, medieval tapestries, the “Dürerschrank” (a cabinet with intricate relief
carvings designed by Albrecht Dürer), paintings by Lucas Cranach the elder, a unique
collection of cutlery and European arts and crafts from the 11th to the 19th century. The
castle and the delightful countryside in which it is set are charming places to visit at any time
of year.
UNESCO special
Price per person sharing a double room: €71.00 (single room: €96.00)
Available: from April to October (must be booked at least 3 weeks before intended date of
arrival)
- One night incl. breakfast in selected 3-star hotels
- Admission to a concert at the castle
- Visit to Wartburg Castle
To book, call +49 (0)3691-79 230
Event
”Summer night” music events and plays at the royal theatre between June and August
provide the perfect opportunity to soak up the romantic atmosphere of the castle. On Advent
Weekends, a traditional Christmas Market charms visitors in their thousands.