Wittenberg and Luther
500+ years ago, the small town of Wittenberg on the Elbe became a centre of global change when Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation by posting his theses at the local castle church. But Luther was not the only one working for change. Among others, Philipp Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach the Elder helped him along his way, leaving many traces throughout the city.
Places connected to the reformers, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Lutherhaus (a writer’s house museum), the city church (St. Mary’s Town and Parish Church), the castle church (All Saints’ Church) and the Melanchthon House, still bear impressive witness to this important era.
Further information:
LutherMuseen
Collegienstraße 54
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Germany
Tel. 0049 3491 4203 171
service@luthermuseen.de
www.luthermuseen.de/en
Tourist-Information (gegenüber Schlosskirche)
Schlossplatz 2
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 0049 3491 498610
info@lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
Tourist-Information im Stadthaus
Mauerstraße 18
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Tel. 0049 3491 498671
info@lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de
An overview of all important places from Luther in Wittenberg
Echt staunenswert: Die Luthergedenkstätten
Virtual city tour of Wittenberg with Katharina von Bora
Excursion: Luther museums in Mansfeld-Südharz
The Luther Memorials Foundation in Saxony-Anhalt was established in 1997. It is responsible for the five museums: Luther's birthplace and Luther's death house in Eisleben, Luther's childhood home in Mansfeld and the Luther House and Melanchthon House in Wittenberg. The houses in Wittenberg and Eisleben have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1996.
Tip: In addition to the museums in Wittenberg, you can also visit the museums in Eisleben with the World Heritage Card and receive free admission.
Personalities of the Reformation
Pilgrimage on the Luther Trail
Many places in the World Heritage region are connected to the history of the Reformation. These places invite you to pause, to consider their strong spiritual presence. Even today, you still feel the spirit of the Reformation here.
Why not go on a pilgrimage along the Luther Trail in Saxony-Anhalt, a pilgrimage route that connects many stations of the Reformation?
