Schwarzer Brunnen, Eisenach

Name: Schwarzer Brunnen
Address: Eisenach, Germany

#16 among attractions in Eisenach

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Facts and practical information

The Black Fountain in the Wartburg city of Eisenach is a running fountain erected in 1817 and a monument to the city's history. It commemorates the gunpowder explosion that occurred here on the evening of September 1, 1810.

Coordinates: 50°58'32"N, 10°19'3"E

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Schwarzer Brunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1860 ftSE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Bachhaus, Eisenach
9 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...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Automobile Welt, Eisenach
14 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...
~1060 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Lutherhaus Eisenach, Eisenach
6 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.
1.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Das verfluchte Jungfernloch, Eisenach
28 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.
0.6 miSE
Monastery
Eisenach Charterhouse, Eisenach
16 min walk • Eisenach Charterhouse is a former charterhouse, or Carthusian monastery, in Eisenach in Thüringia, Germany, founded in 1378 and suppressed in 1525.
~600 ftE
Museum
Stadtschloss Eisenach, Eisenach
3 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.
0.5 miSE
Museum
Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe, Eisenach
14 min walk • The Golden Lion Memorial commemorates the founding congress of the Social Democratic Workers' Party in Eisenach in 1869.
~670 ftSE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Georgenkirche, Eisenach
4 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.
0.6 miSE
Park
Karthausgarten, Eisenach
16 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.
~790 ftE
Church
St. Elisabeth, Eisenach
4 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.
0.5 miSE
50°58'12"N • 10°19'30"E
Kunstpavillon, Eisenach
14 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schwarzer Brunnen?

Nearby attractions include Stadtschloss Eisenach, Eisenach (3 min walk), Georgenkirche, Eisenach (4 min walk), Public Library, Eisenach (4 min walk), Georgenbrunnen, Eisenach (4 min walk).

How to get to Schwarzer Brunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schwarzer Brunnen:

Bus

Eisenach, Markt • Lines: 1, 2, 5, 7 (2 min walk)
Markt / Georgenkirche • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Train

Eisenach West (15 min walk)
Eisenach (17 min walk)