Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Wittenberg Lutherstadt Wittenberg, the home town of Dr. Martin Luther and the city affectionately known as the “Cradle of the Reformation”. The historic old town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg, with its impressive buildings and UNESCO World Heritage sites, bear witness to the great deeds of its famous personalities from the Reformation period.

Luther House

The Luther House is located in Collegienstrasse. It was originally in 1504 an Augustinian monastery. Later it became the home of the reformer Martin Luther. Today the Luther House is the largest Reformation museum in the world and is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The permanent exhibition at the Luther House offers you an encounter with the time of the Reformation. Approximately 1,000 original exhibits not only tell the life and work of the reformer Luther, but also his family life and his influence on history. The exhibits include for example manuscripts, charts, printed books, furniture, coins and medals from nine centuries, and the pulpit from which Luther preached at the Schlosskirche

Address: Colleges Strasse 54, 06886,Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Tel: +49 (0) 3491 4203-0
Opening times: daily 9am - 6pm

Schlosskirche

"A mighty fortress is our God" - This line of text taken from the famous hymn, inscribed in large letters encircles the bell tower of this impressive church. The author of the song, the reformer Martin Luther, was to make this church, which was built on the foundation of a former castle, known around the world. On 31st October 1517 he nailed his 95 theses on to the main door. Today, inside the church, the grave of Martin Luther and the final resting place of the reformer Philipp Melanchthon can be visited. A climb up the 88 meter high tower and a view the beautiful organ are highly recommended. The chapel is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Address
Evangelische Schlosskirche Allerheiligen Schlossplatz 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Organ concerts

• From May to October every Tuesday at 3pm you can listen to a 30 minute organ concert.

English language church services

• From May until October every Saturday between 5pm to 6pm are English language church services held alternately in the Schlosskirche or Stadtkirche in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
• Dates for Schlosskirche: 7.5 / 21.5 / 28.5 / 11.6 / 2.7 / 16.7 / 30.7 / 13.8 / 27.8 / 10.9 / 24.9 / 8.10 / 22.10.

Melanchthon House

The Melanchthon House constructed in the Renaissance style is an architectural gem. The humanist and reformer Philipp Melanchthon lived and worked in this house until his death. Today the Melanchthon house is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Address
Collegienstrasse 60 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg Tel: +49 (0) 3491 403279

Stadtkirche

The town and parish church is the oldest building in town and is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Martin Luther used to preach in this church. His companion Johannes Bugenhagen clarified Reformation insights here. The famous painter Lucas Cranach the Elder designed the Reformation altar, which you can admire during a guided tour. You can also discover valuable paintings by Cranach, the elaborately decorated baptismal font by Hermann Vischer the oldest piece of the church, the magnificent organ as well as the vestry of contemporary art.

Address
Evangelische Stadt- und Pfarrkirche St. Marien Jüdenstrasse 36 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

English language church services

• From May until October every Saturday between 5pm to 6pm are English language church services held alternately in the Schlosskirche or Stadtkirche in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
• Dates for Stadtkirche: 14.5 / 4.6 / 18.6 / 25.6 / 9.7 / 7.23 / 6.8 / 20.8 / 3.9 / 9.17 / 1.10 / 15.10 / 29.10.