Lutherstadt Wittenberg (2024)

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Experience world history up close

A visit to Wittenberg, Luther’s city, framed by the Middle Elbe and the Fläming, means experiencing world history up close.

To this day, Wittenberg is deeply marked by its most famous inhabitant. Dr. Martin Luther helped the city to world fame by posting his theses in 1517. The Luther House (Lutherhaus), the local castle church (All Saints’) with the famous “thesis door” and many other places retain the spirit of that time.

Contact

Tourist Information Office in front of the Castle Church
Schlossplatz 2
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 0049 3491 498610

Tourist Information Office in the Stadthaus
Mauerstraße 18
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 0049 3491 498671

Online
info@lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de /en

The Luther House in Wittenberg

From the founding of the Leucorea University in 1502 onwards, Wittenberg attracted many theologians, philosophers and artists, among them Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach the Elder. The Lutheran Reformation began here, making Wittenberg one of the intellectual and cultural centers of 16th century Europe. The historic city center still breathes the spirit of that time; the museums preserving the heritage of the Reformation are all near to each other, and the genius of that time continues to exist through the university.

The Lutherhaus houses the largest collection dedicated to the history of the Reformation worldwide, and in the renovated Melanchthon House, visitors can retrace the everyday life of Melanchthon and his family. The museum section of the new annex details to the work and impact of the humanist. Another major attraction is the castle church (All Saints’), built in 1506. Martin Luther is said to have nailed his 95 theses to its door. The town church (St Mary), where Luther preached, has Lucas Cranach the Elder’s Reformation altar, and the Cranach Houses with the associated Cranach Courts also attract visitors from all over the world. A wide variety of top-class ecclesiastical and secular events, such as art exhibitions, music performances, symposia, historical festivals and more, make this a lively place in terms of art, culture and history.

The Luther memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg became a part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage in December 1996. Wittenberg is only 35 km away from three other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Garden Kingdom Dessau-Wörlitz, the Bauhaus Dessau, and the Biosphere Reserve Middle Elbe. Clearly, Wittenberg is located in a region full of cultural and natural treasures waiting to be discovered.

Whether as part of a bicycle tour on one of Europe’s great cycling routes or during a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago or the Lutherweg - come to Wittenberg and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this famous place and the Luther-Bauhaus-Garden Kingdom region.

We are looking forward to your visit!

Free audio guide

The audio guide lets you plan your own tour of Wittenberg; available in 5 languages.

Opening hours
Tourist Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg (in front of the Castle Church)
(Am Schlossplatz 2):
April - October
daily 09:00 - 17:00

November - March
daily 10:00 - 16:00
24 December & 31 December: 10:00 - 12:00
25 & 26 December: closed

Tourist Information, town hall
(Mauerstraße 18):
daily 10:00 - 15:00
25 & 26 December: closed

Getting there by bike
Adventure Route Coal | Steam | Light | Lakes
R1 European Cycle Route
Elbe Cycle Route
Orange Route
Black Elster Cycle Route

Getting there by public transport
Munich-Berlin, Wittenberg train station

Getting there by car
A9 Munich-Berlin - exit Coswig
B187

From 1916 to 1919, the New Building movement of the early 20th century left impressive traces in Piesteritz, which became a part of Wittenberg in 1951.

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Former Bleesern Stud Farm

Bleesern is the former court stud farm of the Electors of Saxony.

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Highlights & Recommendations

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Pilgrimage to the Apollensberg

Discover a breathtaking panorama

Hike to the Apollensberg and enjoy a unique view of Wittenberg and the surrounding area there. Here you will also find an interesting nature trail that will take you back to the foot of the mountain.

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Wittenberg night stories

Come, listen, marvel!

Wittenberg Night Stories
Come, listen, marvel!

Two historically dressed city guides will accompany you through the nocturnal alleys of Lutherstadt Wittenberg by torchlight. They will tell you all kinds of interesting and entertaining stories about 16th century Wittenberg.

You will hear stories about the famous personalities of our town and visit the scenes of many a whimsical incident. The handsome men of the Wittenberg town guard will protect you from highwaymen and bag-snatchers.

Before the tour, we will be pleased to welcome you to the restaurant "Die Niederlassung". Here we serve you thematically appropriate cuisine. Alternatively, we also offer a vegetarian meal.

Prices

Guided tour excl. meal:
12,- EUR per adult
10,00,- EUR for children 6 to 15 years of age

Guided tour incl. meal:
32 EUR per person
30 EUR per child

Further information

Guided tour without meal
Duration: 60 minutes
Start: 9.00 p.m.
Meeting place: Tourist Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Schlossplatz 2

Guided tour with meal
Start: 7.00 p.m.
Meeting point: Restaurant "Die Niederlassung", Pfaffengasse 28A, 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

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Alaris Butterfly Park

The vast tropical landscape of the Alaris Butterfly Park (1,000 m²) lets visitors marvel at over 140 species of butterflies of all sizes and colors. With a little luck, you can even witness these beautiful creatures mate and hatch.

Besides typical spring insects such as Swallowtail butterflies, you can also see Indian Oakleaves, bright blue Emperors or nimble Owl butterflies hovering through the air. In April, the first Atlas silk moths also hatch. With wingspans of up to 30 cm, they are the giants among the butterflies.

Guided tours of the Alaris Butterfly Park

Visitor groups can take guided tours of the butterfly park by appointment. For school classes, project visits are a possibility this year, ideally complementing biology lessons.

Wittenberg Tropical Night

Every year, the Alaris Butterfly Park invites you to a magical evening in the illuminated rainforest with entertaining guided tours, including a snack and lots of interesting facts about the most beautiful representatives of the insect family.

www.schmetterlingspark-wittenberg.de

info@schmetterlingspark-wittenberg.de

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Public guided tour of the city

The public guided tour of historic Wittenberg includes a walk through the old town, from the castle church to Luther’s house.

Discover the Cranach houses, the market square with its Renaissance-era town hall, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Lutherhaus, Melanchthon House, Castle Church and Town Church. We recommend you arrive at the Lutherstadt Wittenberg Tourist Information (Schlossplatz 2) 10-15 minutes before the tour in order to purchase a ticket. From November-March, public tours require a minimum of 5 or more full-paying guests for tours of 1.5 hours and 10 or more full-paying guests for tours of 2 hours, including entrances into interior places (not available on Mondays). During this period, we recommend advance bookings.

Prices

November-March
Adults: € 9
Reduced: € 6

April-October
Adults: € 9
Reduced: € 6
(2 hours incl. admission to the Lutherhaus or to the Melanchthon House)

Adults: € 6
Reduced: € 4
(1.5 hours, outdoor tour)

Discounts available for: Children 6-15 years; severely disabled persons
Children under 6 years are free

Stop & stay overnight