Wartburg
Eisenach, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wartburg is a castle, museum, and building located in Eisenach. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features Romanesque architecture and is situated in the Thuringian Forest at an elevation of 393 meters.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 21 °C to 22 °C. The coldest period is between January and March, when daily lows reach -3 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest amount of rain occurring in May at 74 mm.
Visitors can reach the site via Erfurt-Weimar Airport, which is 46 km away. Wartburg is located 273 km from Berlin. English guided tours are available daily at 13:30. Entry costs €9, and the site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 49 | 62 | 52 | 74 | 71 | 73 | 70 | 63 | 53 | 67 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
