Eisenach is a must for everybody who visits and travels through Thuringia. If you are interested in history, art and culture reserve at least one day just for touring the Wartburg, learning about Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach and others.

My wife Elizabeth and I had visited the Bachhaus years ago again. Besides the Wartburg it is one of the major attractions of Eisenach. Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach but I am not sure whether he was born in this house. I have to find out.

I found parking, paid a fee and was hoping that I did not exceed the allowed time. Fortunately, the "Bachhaus" was only a few blocks away.
Please use the installed links to see my web sites for the "Bachhaus" and the "Wartburg."
If the weather is suitable walk through the medieval downtown. The town is over 850 years old. Don't try to do this by car. Impatient drivers behind you will honk their horns or tail gate you.
We recommend that you visit a tourist office and ask for guided tours. I personally want to learn more about Martin Luther.
I had a brief chance in 2006 when we participated in a medieval feast in Eisenach, called "Lutherschmaus". Martin Luther was known for enjoying good food and his language was sometimes questionable according to todays standards. This event was an unforgettable experience. Just use the installed link to our site about this adventure.

Unfortunately these donkeys had their day off when I came in January and visited the Wartburg - so I had to walk which was not a pleasure for me.
Sometimes when I visited Eisenach after 2004 it was raining. If you love to go shopping this is the right place and time for you. But please compare prices. I am not a shopping monster or born to shop but I got the feeling that you pay some surcharge when your do this in Eisenach. But that is the same all over the world when you are in well known tourist areas and you do not find verry often so many good stores conveniently located close to each other.