Lutherhaus (Luther's House), Eisenach
The home of Martin Luther from 1498 to 1501. Photo by Robert Scarth.
More views of Luther's home in Eisenach. Photos by David Smith.
Painted relief on the Lutherhaus. Photo by David Smith.
Luther-looking angels adorning the Lutherhaus. Photos by David Smith.
The Lutherhaus (Luther House) in Eisenach is where Martin Luther lived as a schoolboy with the Cotta family from 1498 to 1501.
The present house, a half-timbered structure dating mainly from the 16th and 18th centuries, encloses the original home of the Cottas and preserves the two rooms used by Luther.
There is also a museum with displays on Luther's two periods in Eisenach (the second of which was spent at Wartburg Castle) and a collection of Reformation books and archives.
A few minutes' walk to the south is the Bachhaus, a large Baroque house in which J.S. Bach was born that includes a museum on his career and a collection of historical musical instruments.
Quick Facts
| Names: | Lutherhaus; Luther House; Luther's House |
| Type of site: | Museum; Protestant site |
| Address: | Lutherplatz 8, Eisenach, Germany |
| Phone: | 03691/29830 |
| Website: | www.lutherhaus-eisenach.de |
| Bus: | 1 or 5 |
| Hours: | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Cost: | 2.50€ for adults, 2€ for seniors, 1€ for children 6 to 18 and students, and free for children under 6. |
Location Map
Location map and satellite view of the Lutherhaus. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our Eisenach Map or get our free Google Earth download.
