Ernst-Abbe-Gymnasium

The Ernst-Abbe-Gymnasium is a secondary school in Eisenach with two buildings located at Wartburgallee 60 and Theaterplatz 6. The institution offers instruction across various subjects and has become an established educational facility in the city.

The school was founded in 1843 as a school for children from modest backgrounds. Over the decades, it underwent several transformations and eventually became the gymnasium it is today.

The school is named after physicist and industrialist Ernst Abbe, whose legacy shaped the city's development. It represents the ongoing link between education and Eisenach's industrial heritage.

The school is easily accessible by public transportation, with bus line 3 stopping directly at the Ernst-Abbe-Schule station. This connection is available from Eisenach train station.

Between 1950 and German reunification, the school specialized in teaching Latin and Ancient Greek across multiple districts. It also maintained a boarding facility during this period to serve students from the wider region.

Location: Eisenach

Inception: 1843

Website: http://ernstabbegymnasium.de

GPS coordinates: 50.97190,10.32500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06