Castle Church
Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Schlossplatz 1, 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Luther’s grave marker is inside the church. Check the official schedule before visiting, particularly on worship days.
The church lists Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday/holidays 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; tower ascent ends at 4 p.m. Services or events can close visitor areas.
Consider May–June or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Castle Church
Martin Luther is buried inside Wittenberg’s Castle Church, known for its association with the Ninety-five Theses.
The active Castle Church and its heritage partners maintain the building and burial memorials within the UNESCO-listed Reformation landscape.
History happened here at Castle Church
Luther’s 1517 challenge became associated with the church doors. He was buried in the church on February 22, 1546; Philipp Melanchthon was buried here in 1560.
The Reformation memorial buildings in Wittenberg, including the Castle Church, form part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
Martin Luther
EXTERNAL LINKS
Castle Church, visitor hours: https://www.schlosskirche-wittenberg.de/index.php/en/
Castle Church, Luther burial history: https://www.schlosskirche-wittenberg.de/en/entdecken-en/historie-en
UNESCO, Luther memorials at Wittenberg: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/783
Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/37325348