Luther & Reformation
Martin Luther is one of the most important German theologians and famous worldwide. With his posting of the theses on October 31, 1517, Luther laid the foundation for the Protestant Church. Luther’s protest against the sale of indulgences was more than just a rebellion against the ruling Catholic Church. With the reflection on what man is and what God gives him, modesty and self-responsible action became the authoritative pillars of faith. The town and castle churches, as well as the Luther House and the Melanchthon House, have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1996.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is considered THE world-renowned Luther city. Here, guests are welcome to walk in the footsteps of Luther and his companions in the castle and town church, the Luther House and the Melanchthon House.
LutherMuseen
Collegienstraße 54
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Phone: 03491 – 4 20 30
E-mail: info@luthermuseen.de
Website: www.luthermuseen.de/en
24 hours unique Wittenberg
Start of your 24-hour tour:
09:00
Tourist Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Wittenberg’s Castle Church, Luther House and Melanchthon House: Discover the old town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg on your own with an audio guide available at the Tourist Information. The audio guide provides interesting information about all the sights.
Savings
10,00 EUR
Free of charge with the World HeritageCard.
10:00
Melanchthon House
The Melanchthon House is considered one of the most beautiful town houses in the city of Wittenberg. On a tour you can explore the life and everyday life of the reformer Philipp Melanchthon.
Savings
5,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get free admission.
11:00
Augusteum - Literally Luther
In the “Literally Luther. Facets of a Reformer” exhibition you will get to know Martin Luther’s most diverse sides. Whether he was a monk, an opponent of the Pope or a loving family man, a hero bursting with strength or plagued by great suffering – the reformer had numerous facets.
Savings
6,00 EUR
Free admission with the World HeritageCard.
13:00
Castle Church
Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg in 1517. Today, Luther’s and Melanchthon’s graves can be visited inside the church.
Savings
3,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get access to the castle church without paying the preservation fee.
14:00
Cranach houses & Cranach courtyards
The beautifully restored Cranach courtyards were where the famous family of painters worked. In Wittenberg’s Cranach Houses, the Cranach Foundation displays the rich work of the famous family of painters in a historic setting.
Savings
7,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get free admission.
16:00
Asisi Panorama "Luther 1517
Visit Yadegar Asisi’s panorama “Luther 1517” to get a city view of Wittenberg 500 years ago.
Savings
14,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard the entrance is free of charge.
18:15
Paint kitchen
For a very different way to engage with the city’s world heritage, check out the Paint Kitchen. While making the colors from surprising ingredients, you learn backgrounds and stories about the city.
Savings
5,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard free 45-min. Colored World Heritage Workshop. Call and make your appointment!
Note
The 24-hour World HeritageCard loses its validity at 08:59 the next day.
Further tour suggestions of the World HeritageCard
Not far from Wittenberg, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites await visitors to Dessau: the famous Bauhaus building with its master houses and the enchanting Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom. Here you will experience lush garden splendor and baroque castles.
UNESCO-World Heritage
24 hours tour
On the way in the Garden Kingdom Dessau-Wörlitz
Magnificent castles and dreamy sightlines, world-famous landscape parks and idyllic grounds with botanical abundance. Discover, for example, the first English landscape garden in Europe in Wörlitz.