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Wartburg Castle Description
Legend and history

One of the most historically interesting castles in Germany crowns the Wartberg above Eisenach. According to the legend, the Wartburg was founded by Ludwig the Jumper in 1067. With the growing strength and importance of the Landgraves the military stronghold soon became also a center of government and culture. This was the scene of the famous Sängerkrieg ("Singers' War"), a contest between the minnesingers of the High Middle Ages, including Wolfram von Eschenbach, Heinrich von Ofterdingen, Heinrich von Veldecke and Walther von der Vogelweide, which provided the theme of Wagner's "Tannhäuser".

In 1235 the Landgravine Elizabeth, a Hungarian princess who cared for the sick and the poor in the
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Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Romanesque;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Dam, bridge, lock, waterway;  Architecture - Gothic;  Historic site;  Christian sites;  Towers, monuments, observation deck;  UNESCO World Heritage Site
Address
Wartburg
Auf der Wartburg
D-99817 Eisenach
Germany
http://www.wartburg-eisenach.de
Hours
March 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Closed15:3015:3015:3015:3015:3015:3015:30
Cost
Adult7.00 Euros
Visit to interior museum or special sections3.50 Euros
Disabled6.00 Euros
Students4.00 Euros
Family18.00 Euros
Tips
Admission includes guided tour of the castle and exhibition.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
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