Eisenach

The charming town of Eisenach is located in between the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park in the middle of Germany.

Eisenach is well-known as the birth or home town of various famous names throughout the years. Martin Luther lived there as a child and translated the New Testament into German at the Wartburg Castle. It is also the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach and was the residence of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during his time as prime minister of Weimar from 1777 onwards.

For tourists, the city provides five main reasons for visiting: culture, hiking, cycling, water and wellness.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
• Leipzig/Halle Airport: 196km from the city centre; transfer time about 2 hours
• Nearest railway station: Bahnhof Eisenach
• Currency: Euro