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Things to see in Eisenach (Germany): 45 places and when to go
Eisenach is a town in Germany, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Nature (11), Mountains (8). The best known are Wartburg, Hainich National Park and Bach House. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.9703, 10.3186
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Nature (11) · Mountains (8) · Hiking (7) · Museums and art (5) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 163 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Glöckner, at 703 m.
What to see in Eisenach
The places in and around Eisenach, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- WartburgCastle in Eisenach, Germany991 m
- Hainich National ParkNational park in Thuringia, Germany14 km
- Bach HouseMuseum in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany292 m
- Sankt Georg (Eisenach)Church461 m
- St. Mary's Church, MühlhausenChurch building in Thuringia, Germany28 km
- Lutherhaus EisenachMuseum and historic domicile of Martin Luther in Thuringia, Germany348 m
- 1st German Bratwurst MuseumSausage-themed amusement park and museum in Thuringia, Germany26 km
- Burg CreuzburgCastle in Creuzburg, Thuringia, Germany10 km
- HopfenbergNature · Mountains14 km
- Reuterhaus EisenachMuseums and art255 m
- St. Joseph's Church, MühlhausenChurch in Thuringia, Germany29 km
- Alter BergMountain in the Hainich, Thuringia, Germany13 km
- Großer WartbergNature11 km
- KornmarktkircheChurch28 km
- BermerNature · Mountains8.9 km
- Burgruine BrandenburgBrandenburg castle ruin11 km
- BurschenschaftsdenkmalMonument in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany1.2 km
- GlöcknerNature · Mountains13 km
- HardtMountain in Wartburgkreis, Germany14 km
- LehneNature · Mountains9.5 km
- RingbergNature · Mountains7.7 km
- St. Kiliani, Mühlhausen/ThüringenChurch28 km
- Das verfluchte JungfernlochNature1.2 km
- Burg WintersteinCastle ruin14 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- History: Liboriuskapelle, Peter- und Paulskirche, Schloss Berka (Wartburgkreis), Schloss Neuscharfenberg, Carl-Alexander-Tower, Glockenhof, Kulturhotel Kaiserhof
- Nature: Mallinde
- With kids: Planetarium, Tierpark Bad Liebenstein, Thüringentherme, Wildkatzengehege
- Mountains: Bock's Hütte
- Food and drink: Brennerei Wartburgblick, Stupps, Weinmanufaktur am Heiligenstein Mühlhausen
- Hiking: Pummpälzweg, Sallmannshäuser Rennsteig, Thüringen-Hessen-Rhein-Wanderweg 01, Großer Inselsberg – Oberellen, Welterbepfad, Werra-Burgen-Steig
When to go to Eisenach
The best time to visit Eisenach is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:37
- DecBest time7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In April, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Eisenach
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 163 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Treffurt29 places21 km
- Krayenberggemeinde34 places22 km
- Gotha32 places27 km
- Mühlhausen/Thüringen20 places28 km
- Cornberg28 places37 km
- Oberhof45 places41 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eisenach?
The best known: Wartburg, Hainich National Park, Bach House, Sankt Georg (Eisenach), St. Mary's Church, Mühlhausen. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eisenach?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Eisenach?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 163 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eisenach as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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