Guided Tour of Wartburg Castle Martin Luther Room

Welcome to Wartburg Castle. As we walk through these ancient halls, we’re heading to a small, unassuming room in the Vogtei, or Bailiff’s Lodge. It may not be the grandest room in the castle, but it is arguably its most famous. This is the Lutherstube, or “Luther’s Room”—a site that is less a room and more a cornerstone of Western history.

Tour information and logistics

Duration: The guided portion of the tour lasts approximately 45–60 minutes and covers the medieval palace building.
Schedule: The English guided tour is offered daily at 1:40 p.m..
Ticket purchase: Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office on-site, though they can also be bought online the day before your visit.
Photography: Taking photos inside the castle is prohibited.
Accessibility: After the guided tour, you can visit the museum and the Martin Luther Room independently. A minibus transfer is available for those with mobility issues to get from the parking lot to the castle’s entrance.

Your visit to the Martin Luther Room

After your guided tour of the medieval palace, you will be directed to the museum and the Martin Luther Room for a self-guided visit.

Key highlight: This is where Martin Luther, disguised as a knight, spent 10 months in hiding and translated the New Testament from Greek to German.
Self-guided: You can explore Luther’s chamber and the museum at your own pace without the guide.
Getting around: There is no coming and going through the rooms, so you will need to continue through the rooms in order.

Planning your visit

General admission: It is free to walk the castle courtyards, but there is a fee for the interior guided tour.
Transportation: You can reach the castle by bus from Eisenach’s town center or take a shuttle from the paid parking lot.
Additional sights: While in Eisenach, you can also visit the Lutherhaus Eisenach, a museum focusing on Martin Luther and the Reformation.

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Tour details

English tour: The “Whispers of History” guided tour, which includes the Martin Luther Room, is available in English daily at 1:40 p.m..
Duration: The guided section lasts 45–60 minutes, followed by the self-guided portion.
Ticket information:
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office on the day of your visit, though some sources suggest it is better to buy them a day in advance.
- One ticket covers the guided tour, the museum, and the Luther Room.
- Photography is prohibited inside the castle.

What to expect for the Martin Luther Room

Historical context: A German prince hid Martin Luther at Wartburg Castle after Luther was declared an outlaw. During his 10-month stay, Luther translated the New Testament from Greek to German in this room.
Visiting independently: You will visit the Luther Room and the museum on your own after the guided tour.
Note for visitors: You will walk through the rooms in order, as re-entry to previously visited rooms is not possible.

Accessibility and logistics

Mobility assistance: A minibus is available to transport visitors with mobility issues from the parking area to the castle entrance.
Cash recommendation: It is wise to bring cash, as some smaller shops or services, such as the self-service café, may not accept card payments.

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