Interesting castle, not the best I have seen, but quite big and equipped. Short tour thru the living quarters in the castle, bit about the Martin Luter history and nice viewing point. Overall I expected more interesting place than it actually was. Small parking at the bottom of the hill with short walk up, or shuttle bus ride. Worth visiting, but bit disappointing.

This was well worth the entrance fee! The castle has so much fabulous history from the 12th century onwards. We enjoyed every minute of the auditory device educational experience.

Wonderful location and views from the castle. The historical tour is very interesting and the preservation and restoration of the chambers is top notch. It is also a historical site for christians, as Martin Luther started the translation to the New Testament in this castle. You can see the room in which he was working.

We visited Wartburg during the Christmas season. Getting up to the castle was quite a trek - it's a long and challenging walk uphill, so be prepared if you're not in good shape! It was also very cold and windy at the top of the mountain. The Christmas market was extremely crowded, so unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to properly explore it. We also found it a bit difficult to find the castle entrance as there weren't clear signs outside. However, the guided tour inside was excellent! The guide shared the castle's history along with interesting stories and fun facts. Before leaving, we even enjoyed some live music in the upper part of the castle.

Now that's a beautiful castle. We took the guided tour and learned a lot! It's worth taking a slow walk at the museum once the tour finishes. Sit, have a beer and a Thüringen wurst. Just lovely!

Lest you miss it at the Wartburg: The triptych of the 3 successive electors by Lucas Cranach depicts a pivotal part of German and European history. The central position is held by Frederick the Wise, Duke of Saxony, arch marshall and elector of emperor Charles V, having refused his own candidacy. Frederick holds the vice regal crown of Germany during the absence of the emperor. His brother John (l) followed, and the latter's son John Frederick (r) fought against emperor and pope for the new church. (JF was brother-in-law to Kg Henry VIII for a short while by the Cleve sisters.)

The trekking routes around and on the way to the castle have some of the visually stunning vistas of the Thüringen wilderness. The city of Eisenach looks quite stunning along the way as well. I'd definitely recommend the trek to the castle along from the other side of another hill.

It's quite a small place, but there is a lot inside. It's the same place Luther was growing up. There is a lot of text, but there are also some statistics, fact's and some interactives. It is very interesting, not only because it concerns the most of us. The price per person is 8€, for children 6€, there are also some reduced prices for families (16€).

Well, I'm both a Luther fan and a language nerd, so you can't really get a better museum for me. Love this place. One of my favorite displays: An interactive computer where you can try to translate a passage of the Bible yourself and see how it compares to others. It really gives one an idea of the struggle Luther had. Must-see on my list.

Amazing job done when the house was renovated and the exhibition upgraded. Highly recommend to see it.

Simple but very informative and interesting museum

I have enjoyed being in an informative and friendly museum. It was a nice Intro station to the life of Luther before visiting the castle of Wartburg.

It is a significant site associated with the life and legacy of the renowned religious reformer, Martin Luther. The Lutherhaus is a half-timbered house where Martin Luther is believed to have lived as a schoolboy from 1498 to 1501. The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the early years of Luther's life and his connection to Eisenach. Inside the Lutherhaus, you can explore various exhibits and displays that provide insights into Luther's upbringing, education, and the influences that shaped his thinking. The museum features artifacts, documents, and multimedia presentations that shed light on Luther's religious ideas and the events that led to the Protestant Reformation. One of the notable highlights of the Lutherhaus is the Luther Room, which is believed to be Luther's former living quarters. This room has been reconstructed to reflect the 16th-century style and atmosphere, giving visitors a sense of Luther's daily life during his time in Eisenach. The museum also showcases a collection of historic Bibles, including an original Luther Bible from 1534, which played a significant role in the dissemination of Luther's translation of the Bible into German. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the Lutherhaus hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, and events related to Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the broader historical context of the time. The Lutherhaus Eisenach is a site of pilgrimage for those interested in Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the history of Christianity. It provides a valuable educational and cultural experience, allowing visitors to deepen their understanding of Luther's life, his ideas, and his enduring impact on religion and society.

The museum has a well designed narrative of Luther's life and the Reformation and does an excellent job of telling this story. So at this level its highly recommended. However the museum layout is incoherent with several seemingly pointless exhibits and a lack of relevant historical artifacts puts the emphasis on artistic or interpretive displays.

We had a really interesting visit to the Bachhaus with friends. Our tour guide was excellent and spoke fluent English, which was great for us. However, some other visitors with children preferred the explanations in German. Thankfully, our guide gave us a quick summary in English afterwards. It was fascinating to see how Bach lived, including his bed, table, and instruments from that era. We especially enjoyed the modern museum section, particularly the immersive elements. It was a great blend of seeing the historical house and a modern perspective on Bach's life and work.

His home and museum giving amazing info how he created his music. More than imagination! Children friendly. Those introductions on computers kept me in awe and giggling🤭. Come early and get a live piano live play at 11:00am! Bravo 🎼

Very nice museum to visit. A lot information about Bach is shown, about him as person but also about his music. On Sunday also some instruments are played and explained.

Oct 06, 2025 10am we a group of eight visited the museum, we are all English-speaking Asians. Right away we attended the 10am live performance, at the same time there's a group of 30 elder Germans with us. The only performer gave introduction in Germany and followed with English. He speaks English fluently. Then in the next 20-25 minutes of performance he interacted with this group of Germans with questions and laughs but only in Germany while the rest of us understand nothing. Then when it seems he has done all his performance, he continued to talk and interact with his germany audience. I have to raise my hand to ask if he has finished all the live performance. He replied yes, then we left. What a disrespectful treatment to the international visitors in this respectful musician's house. I hope it will not happen to other visitors, and hopefully no race discrimination implications.

Very interesting, a nice combination between antique and modern. At 12.00 noon we had the opportunity to enjoy a live session where a musician played the instruments Bach played in his lifetime. Such as the front facing organ, the harpsichord, the spinnet (a small harpsichord), the clavichord, and a 2 person organ (the player and the person pumping the air with a foot pedal). I was amazed at how big his personal theological library was. Really interesting. The modern part of the museum had 70's style egg seats hanging from the ceiling, an ideal cocoon to enjoy the music. It is not a huge place but it can keep you occupied for a while. They also have a coffee and cake place.

We enjoyed our visit to the museum and learned so much about the life and times of JS Bach. This had been on our holiday list since the plan came together and it was everything we wanted.

Super interesting museum, specially the collection f od instruments and the hourly mini-concert of those, which is included in the entry ticket.

Found this place by googling (and it was right across from the Bach Haus). The reviews were pretty high so I went for dinner. It was fairly small restaurant and a staff was looking at me like I was at the wrong place. I asked for a table and she gestured with her chin to point the table right in front of the door. Maybe I needed a reservation? Anyway, after 10 to 15 minutes later, same lady took my order and food came out somewhat fast (within 10 minutes). The picture perfect. And that was it. Literarily. Just a look. It was the most uninteresting/tasteless/waste of ingredients thing I've ever ate. I was so hungry but for the first time in many decades, I could not finish my meal..

We were looking for a dinner place near our hotel and walked into this place without reservation. The meat and cherry beer were very tasty, but I think I've had better Klößen... it's still delicious though. However, I too was puzzled by the garden seating... I mean the alfresco area was clearly half free, but the tables and chairs were chained up and we were told to either sit indoors or at the tables along the street...🤔

Worst service I had in a restaurant. I went with my wife for a dinner on april 23rd. We don’t speak german. The manager/owner can speak english, but she did not try to help us at all. We ordered our food without clear understanding of the menu in german because she just didn’t come to our table. We were the last table to get our order, after many tables that arrived after us. At the end, when we tried to ask a desert, she just said “kitchen is closed”. Rude and cold! Food was ok. If you don’t speak german, run away from this restaurant!

Great food very friendly and professional, would recommend to everyone, but you better of booking

Nice little restaurant in a nice town. We stopped there on our way home from a trip. Food was excellent. We had the boar and venison.

Great food and service 😊

The sauerbraten is perfect! Friendly service and lovely decor.

My eyes were drawn to their cakes on display but I was convinced that the Flammkuchen is not to be missed. Therefore having only 1 stomach instead of 2 😂, I had to make a choice. Flammkuchen were indeed delicious, its like pizza but dough is much thinner and lighter. Anything with tomato, cheese and arugula toppings, I am sold. Service: warm and friendly.

No credit card. Only one beer. No food. Not even the water is free. This is just one big disappointing tourist trap. I guess the view outside is nice but because of the whole experience the atmosphere still get one star.

Excellent coffee and cake! Was made to feel like I was at home including a US flag at the table. Thank you for the hospitality and one day hope to return and stay.

Relaxing place

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately the café is no longer what it once was. Unfortunately the hot chocolate only comes from the machine and the cream is ok, but nothing special. The prices are pretty high for that. The rustic interior design is convincing. I wouldn't come back, but it's still worth a visit to warm up in winter. (Original) Leider ist das Café nicht mehr das was es einmal war. Die heiße Schokolade kommt leider nur aus dem Automaten und die Sahne ist ok, aber nichts besonderes. Dafür sind die Preise ganz schön hoch. Dafür kann die rustikale Innengestaltung überzeugen. Wiederkommen würde ich nicht, aber zum Aufwärmen im Winter lohnt sich dennoch ein Besuch.

(Translated by Google) Cozy cafe where you can sit outside, at least on the day we were there. Outside is self-service, if you sit inside you will be served. We sat inside. Very friendly waitresses. The iced coffee was very tasty and the piece of cake, we had cheese and apricot, too. Price performance is totally fine. Payment in cash. EC card payment was not possible at the moment, but there was a clearly legible sign indicating this. The café is rustically furnished and everything was clean and tidy. Tables were cleared immediately after guests left. (Original) Gemütliches Cafe wo man auch draußen sitzen kann,jedenfalls an dem Tag wo wir dort waren. Draußen ist Selbstbedienung, wenn man drinnen sitzt wird man bedient. Wir saßen drinne. Sehr freundliche Bedienungen. Der Eiskaffee war sehr lecker und das Stück Kuchen, wir hatten Käse-Aprikose, auch. Preis Leistung ist total in Ordnung. Bezahlung in bar. EC Kartenzahlung war zur Zeit nicht möglich, da hat aber auch gut lesbar ein Schild drauf hingewiesen. Das Café ist urig eingerichtet und es war alles sauber und ordentlich. Tische wurden, nachdem Gäste gegangen waren, auch gleich abgeräumt.

(Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere, but a bit outdated. The hot chocolate was lukewarm and tasted like a cappuccino. The cake was good. The wieners and rolls were inedible. The waffles are rock hard. (Original) Schönes Ambiente, allerdings etwas angestaubt. Die heiße Schokolade war lauwarm und hat nach Tütencappuccino geschmeckt. Der Kuchen war gut. Die Wiener und Brötchen waren ungenießbar. Die Waffeln steinhart.

Fantastic food and service. Nice variations on classic German and Thüringen cousine. Nice, big terrace with a view on market square. Place was quite busy when we came but we didn't have to wait very long. 100% recommended!

Best german food I have ever had!! We had lamb and deer and they were both delicious. The meat was so soft, it was melting in my mouth. I wish every other german restaurant would be half as good as this one!

This is an excellent place for a nice meal; everything freshly made, very good service. We much appreciated the creative cuisine - of genuine quality and without unnecessary frills - as well as the very friendly atmosphere of the restaurant. Despite the central location this is way above the standard tourist restaurants.

Delicious food, friendly staff, lovely terrace.

The Food was very good :)

Super

Excellent!

The menu is small and the food for dinner wasn‘t that special for the price. It is good for drinking and see the wall with colorful bottles. Service is good.

One of my favorite places to dine in Eisenach. Their schnitzel and potato salad are one of my favorites and I’ve had it several times. Great wine selection wonderful service and atmosphere.

truly wonderful totally unexpected gourmet experience! Since we only had an hour to get to the last tour of the Wartburg on a sunny cold January Saturday, we opted for lunch in our hotel and weren’t expecting much. My Spanish husband was especially suspicious of the Thüringer tapas on the menu, so we began just with three soups for the three of us: wild mushroom, potato, and a fish soup named after the restaurant. All three were so truly delicious that we ordered a full round of tapas that were just as tasty as they were creatively prepared: regular chorizo was combined with a lentil salad, Serrano ham with sour cream and basil, blue-violet potatoes with herbs and quark, Thüringer dumpling with cream cheese and herbs, grilled salmon with a bit of rucola salad served with Dijon mustard dressing. We left very well fed for our great tour of the Wartburg and were so impressed by our light lunch that we decided to come back for dinner in our hotel and chose two three-course specials. One started with a tasty pumpkin soup, the other with an appetizer that could’ve counted as an entrée: a surprising combination of trout with red beets and a radish potato dressing. We had the rack of lamb and the Wiener Schnitzel for our main courses and were only a bit disappointed that we had no room for more dessert than a small portion of ice cream. And our final bill for our party of three was less than € 100 – making five-star value for money!

All good.

Great vegan meal! Totally delicious!!!!

(Translated by Google) We had dinner at Leander and were overall satisfied. The food wasn't earth-shattering, but perfectly fine. We were pleasantly surprised at the price: we only paid a total of €95 for three people. The service was friendly and attentive. (Original) Wir haben im Leander zu Abend gegessen und waren insgesamt zufrieden. Das Essen war nicht weltbewegend, aber vollkommen in Ordnung. Preislich waren wir positiv überrascht: Für drei Personen haben wir insgesamt nur 95€ bezahlt. Der Service war freundlich und aufmerksam.

(Translated by Google) Our stay in the restaurant was very pleasant for us. Here too, the service staff was again very friendly and accommodating. The food was very good and plentiful as you can see in the pictures ;) (Original) Der Aufenthalt im Restaurant war für uns sehr angenehm. Auch hier war das Servicepersonal wieder sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war sehr gut und reichlich wie man auf den Bildern sieht ;)