Luther House, Eisenach
The home of Martin Luther from 1498 to 1501. Photo
Robert Scarth.
More views of Luther's home in Eisenach. Photos by David Smith.
Painted relief on the Lutherhaus. Photo
David Smith.
Luther-looking angels adorning the Lutherhaus. Photos by David Smith.
Location map and aerial view of Luther House. For a larger interactive view, see our Eisenach Map.
The Lutherhaus (Luther House) in Eisenach is where Martin Luther lived as a schoolboy with the Cotta family from 1498 to 1501.
The present building is a half-timbered structure dating mainly from the 16th and 18th centuries, but it encloses the original home of the Cottas and preserves the two rooms used by Luther.
The Lutherhaus includes a museum with displays on Luther's two periods in Eisenach (the second at Wartburg Castle) and a collection of Reformation books and archives.
A few minutes' walk south is the Bachhaus, a large Baroque house in which J.S. Bach was born. It includes a museum on his career and a collection of historical musical instruments.
Quick Facts
Site Information |
| Names: | Luther House; Lutherhaus |
| Location: | Eisenach, Germany |
| Categories: | Historical Sites; Museums |
| Faith: | Christianity |
| Denomination: | Lutheran |
| Status: | museum |
| Date: | Luther lived here 1498-1501 |
| Architecture: | Renaissance |
Visitor Information |
| Coordinates: | 50.973998° N, 10.31992° E (view on Google Maps) |
| Address: | Lutherplatz 8, Eisenach, Germany |
| Phone: | 03691/29830 |
| Website: | www.lutherhaus-eisenach.de |
| Hours: | Daily 10am-5pm |
| Cost: | €3.50 adults; €3 seniors; €2 students and children over 6 |
| Public transport: | Bus: 1 or 5 |
Travel Resources for Eisenach
- Eisenach Map - our detailed interactive map of Eisenach, plus hand-picked links to more
- Eisenach Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, then book at the guaranteed lowest rate
- Eisenach Travel Forum - tips, answers and advice on Eisenach tourism
Article Sources
Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:
- Lutherhaus Eisenach - official website
- Eisenach Attractions - Frommer's Germany
Article last updated: 10/11/2009.
