Museum
Lutherhaus Eisenach
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Lutherhaus Eisenach is a well-preserved medieval half-timbered house where Martin Luther lived as a schoolboy from 1498 to 1501. During these formative years, he attended the Latin school in Eisenach and was taken in by the Cotta family, whose home this was. Today, the museum offers a vivid glimpse into Luther's youth and the environment that shaped his later revolutionary ideas. The exhibition includes period rooms, educational displays about the Reformation, and artifacts from Luther's time. Visitors can see the room where he stayed, the kitchen, and other living spaces furnished in the style of the late 15th century. The museum also explores the broader context of Eisenach's role in the Reformation. The intimate scale of the house makes it easy to imagine Luther's daily life as a student. The garden is a quiet spot for reflection.
Don't miss
- The room where Luther lived as a schoolboy, with period furnishings
- Exhibition on Luther's early life and education in Eisenach
- Displays on the Reformation and Eisenach's role in it
- The historic kitchen and living areas of the Cotta family
- The peaceful garden with a modern sculpture
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