About Eisenach
Known for ties to Luther, Bach, and the German Social Democrat Party, Eisenach boasts sites reflecting its fascinating history.
Eisenach is a town in Thuringia, Germany. A major attraction is Wartburg castle, which has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1999.
Martin Luther came to Eisenach and translated the Bible into German. In 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was born here.
Eisenach hosts a number of museums:
The Bachhaus at Frauenplan was the first museum worldwide to be dedicated to the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1906. It was established through the Neue Bachgesellschaft. The house is over 600 years old and stands near the site of the house in Fleischergasse where Bach was born on 21 March 1685.The museum holds several artifacts and a variety of 18th and 19th century musical instruments.
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Boutique-Hotel Villa Anna
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Located at the foot of the Wartburg mountain in the city of Eisenach, this elegant 4-star hotel features a beautiful Art Nouveau façade with a colourful, modern interior design.
The Hotel Villa Anna offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities including free wireless internet access and Premiere TV channels. All rooms come with one free bottle of water and use of a Nespresso machine.
Start the day with a visit to the Villa Anna’s breakfast room, where you will find a delicious breakfast buffet prepared for you. Relax on the hotel terrace, which faces the Thuringian Forest.
The neighbourhood in which the hotel is situated is in the upper half of the city close to the Thuringian Forest, yet is just 15 - 20 minutes away from Eisenach’s city centre. Read more...
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Attractions in Eisenach
- Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
- Historic Center, Eisenach



