For centuries, donkeys transported loads and people to Wartburg Castle. The famous donkey carriage has no longer been in operation since 2020, but an adventure and knowledge trail has been created in its place as a cheerful reminiscence of history, guiding visitors to the Wartburg in an entertaining way.
The site of the old Eselei serves as a prelude to the new adventure trail. Donkey figures can also be found in the new Eselei, bringing joy to all generations. These lovingly designed objects invite visitors to discover and play and are positioned in such a way that they catch the eye as they pass by. Whether climbing, riding, sitting, seesawing, swinging or balancing - the new donkeys offer a wide range of possibilities.
A new donkey room has been created on the site of the former ticket office. This open, playable space not only provides protection from the weather, but also houses a collection of items reminiscent of the history of the pack animals. The collection is also a place to sit, learn and meet.
The previous donkey trail has been redeveloped as a play and adventure trail. Visitors can experience the most important castle stories at ten different stations. Arranged chronologically, you can play your way through the stories of Louis the Knight, St Elisabeth, the Singers' War, Martin Luther, the Thuringian Lion and Heinrich Velsbach, an Eisenach councillor. You learn interesting facts about the town itself, the castle hill and its history.
Arranged chronologically, you play through the stories of Louis the Knight, St Elisabeth, the Singers' War, Martin Luther, the Thuringian Lion and Heinrich Velsbach, an Eisenach councillor. You will learn interesting facts about the town itself, the castle hill and its development as well as the surrounding nature and landscape. Small information panels in compact text form, hidden behind flaps or similar, explain the respective stations.
Along the way, you will discover new objects, special views and places to linger. Two picnic areas, one from Elisabeth's "cordiality" and one from Luther's pithy words, offer a place to rest.
completion: 2023
