Eisenach · Germany
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999Wartburg Castle tickets: €13
Main adult ticket: Admission to the castle interiors (with a guided tour or on your own). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Wartburg Castle.
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- Admission to the castle interiors (with a guided tour or on your own)Child price for school pupils aged 7 to 18. Reduced €9 for severely disabled visitors, people on low incomes, students and traineesChild €5€13
- Family ticket (2 adults and up to 5 children)€31
- Small family ticket (1 adult and up to 5 children)€22
- South Tower (extra)€1
- Photo permit (extra)€2
- Castle shuttle busOne way; €7 up and down€4
Main ticket €13 (about US$15 · £11, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children up to 6. The grounds, courtyards and the Thuringia visitor portal are free; a ticket is only needed for the rooms inside.
Opening hours
Tickets on sale 1 April to 1 November 2026, 10am to 5pm, and 2 November 2026 to 25 March 2027, 9:30am to 3pm. Grounds open 8am to 8pm in summer, 9:30am to 4:30pm in winter. Guided tours run several times a day.
Booking
Buy day tickets at the ticket office on the day, or online in advance for a chosen time.
World Heritage site
Part of Wartburg Castle, on UNESCO's list since 1999. Listed as rare evidence of a culture.
Buy from the official seller: Wartburg Foundation: admission
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Wartburg Castle?
The main adult ticket (Admission to the castle interiors (with a guided tour or on your own)) costs €13, about US$15 · £11. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Wartburg Castle for free?
Children up to 6. The grounds, courtyards and the Thuringia visitor portal are free; a ticket is only needed for the rooms inside.
When is Wartburg Castle open?
Tickets on sale 1 April to 1 November 2026, 10am to 5pm, and 2 November 2026 to 25 March 2027, 9:30am to 3pm. Grounds open 8am to 8pm in summer, 9:30am to 4:30pm in winter. Guided tours run several times a day.
Do you need to book Wartburg Castle tickets in advance?
Buy day tickets at the ticket office on the day, or online in advance for a chosen time.
Is Wartburg Castle a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Wartburg Castle, on UNESCO's list since 1999, listed as rare evidence of a culture.