Wingolfsdenkmal, Eisenach

Name: Wingolfsdenkmal
Address: Eisenach, Germany

#20 among attractions in Eisenach

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The Wingolf Monument, located on Pfarrberg in the center of Eisenach, is the central place of remembrance for the fallen of the Wingolf Bund, the oldest umbrella organization of Christian student fraternities. Originally erected to commemorate the fallen fraternity brothers in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, today it also commemorates the victims of the two world wars. In 2003, the memorial, including the staircase, was extensively renovated.

Coordinates: 50°58'24"N, 10°19'4"E

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Wingolfsdenkmal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bachhaus, Automobile Welt, Lutherhaus Eisenach, Das verfluchte Jungfernloch.

~1200 ftSE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Bachhaus, Eisenach
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Eisenach, Germany, the Bachhaus stands as a tribute to one of the world's most renowned classical composers, Johann Sebastian Bach. This historic museum, dedicated to Bach's life and work, is a must-visit destination for music lovers and history...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Automobile Welt, Eisenach
17 min walk • Automobile Welt Eisenach is a museum that celebrates the rich automotive history of Eisenach, a city located in Thuringia, Germany. This museum is a treasure trove for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a glimpse into the evolution of the automobile...
~570 ftE
Museum, History museum
Lutherhaus Eisenach, Eisenach
3 min walk • The Lutherhaus in Eisenach is one of the oldest surviving half-timbered houses in Thuringia. Tradition holds that Martin Luther lived there with the Cotta family during his schooldays from 1498 to 1501.
0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Das verfluchte Jungfernloch, Eisenach
24 min walk • Das verfluchte Jungfernloch is a small rock cave on the eastern slope of a hill overlooking the Kälbergrund Valley in Eisenach, Germany, roughly 500m south of the Wartburg.
0.5 miSE
Monastery
Eisenach Charterhouse, Eisenach
12 min walk • Eisenach Charterhouse is a former charterhouse, or Carthusian monastery, in Eisenach in Thüringia, Germany, founded in 1378 and suppressed in 1525.
~860 ftNE
Museum
Stadtschloss Eisenach, Eisenach
5 min walk • Eisenach City Palace is a palace on the north side of the market square of the city of Eisenach in Thuringia. It was the residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Eisenach and later a residence of the Grand Dukes of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
~1960 ftSE
Museum
Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe, Eisenach
10 min walk • The Golden Lion Memorial commemorates the founding congress of the Social Democratic Workers' Party in Eisenach in 1869.
~620 ftNE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Georgenkirche, Eisenach
3 min walk • The Georgenkirche is the city and main church of Eisenach, centrally located in the southern area of the market. Martin Luther preached here during the Reformation, making it one of the oldest Protestant places of worship anywhere.
0.5 miSE
Park
Karthausgarten, Eisenach
13 min walk • The Kartausgarten Eisenach is the oldest botanical garden in the Wartburg city of Eisenach and is now located in the listed villa area of the southern city.
~1340 ftNE
Church
St. Elisabeth, Eisenach
7 min walk • The church of St. Elisabeth is the Catholic parish church of Eisenach. It was built in the neo-Gothic style after the approval of the Grand Duke Carl Alexander in the years 1886 to 1888 according to the plans of the Kassel architect Hugo Schneider.
0.4 miSE
50°58'12"N • 10°19'30"E
Kunstpavillon, Eisenach
10 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wingolfsdenkmal?

Nearby attractions include Lutherhaus Eisenach, Eisenach (3 min walk), Georgenkirche, Eisenach (3 min walk), Georgenbrunnen, Eisenach (4 min walk), Stadtschloss Eisenach, Eisenach (5 min walk).

How to get to Wingolfsdenkmal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wingolfsdenkmal:

Bus

Markt / Georgenkirche • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Lutherhaus • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Train

Eisenach (18 min walk)
Eisenach West (18 min walk)