Wartburgkreis

Wartburgkreis is a rural district in Thuringia that spreads across a hilly landscape with numerous small towns and communities. The region is crossed by several rivers and displays varied terrain with forested slopes and open fields.

The area has a long history reaching back to medieval times, shaped by Wartburg Castle and its surroundings. After German reunification in 1990, the district acquired its present administrative form.

The area preserves traditional farming through family-run operations that shape rural life across the region. Villages display typical central German architecture and ways of living that visitors can observe when passing through.

Regional trains and buses connect the main towns, with Bad Salzungen serving as a transportation hub. Visitors can find parking in village centers and explore the region best by car or public transport.

Wartburg Castle, one of Germany's most famous fortifications, sits on a hillside and is closely linked to the history of the Reformation. The stronghold served as a refuge for Martin Luther and remains significant in the region's cultural memory today.

Location: Thuringia

Capital city: Bad Salzungen

Elevation above the sea: 344 m

Shares border with: Fulda, Eisenach, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Gotha, Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Website: https://wartburgkreis.de

GPS coordinates: 50.92000,10.25000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:02