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Wartburg Castle

Eisenach, Germany

History

The castle where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, on a wooded ridge above Eisenach. Park below and walk or take the shuttle up the last steep stretch.

Nearest town
Eisenach, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.9664, 10.3063
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Campingpark EisenachCampsite
    6 km from Wartburg Castle · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Auszeit LindigshofCampsite
    11 km from Wartburg Castle
    CaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • Freizeitcamp BerkaCampsite
    17 km from Wartburg Castle · 6 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
  • Womo-Stellplatz Bad TabarzMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Wartburg Castle · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Stellplatz am Festplatz GrandenbornMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Wartburg Castle · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
  • Palumpa-LandCampsite
    24 km from Wartburg Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Wartburg Castle?

Wartburg Castle is in Eisenach, Germany, at GPS 50.9664, 10.3063. It is about 18 km from Bad Tabarz.

Can you camp near Wartburg Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wartburg Parkplatz, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 51 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Wartburg Castle?

Wartburg Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Thuringian Forest: Wartburg to Weimar.

What is there to see near Wartburg Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Großer Inselsberg (17 km), Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (75 km), Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes (82 km) and Edersee Dam (90 km).

When is the best time to visit Wartburg Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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