Information- and Presentation Folder HI Hostel Wittenberg

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1 Information- and Presentation Folder HI Hostel Wittenberg HI Hostel Wittenberg Schlossstraße Lutherstadt Wittenberg Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Web: facebook: search bar : HI Hostel Lutherstadt Wittenberg

2 Lutherstadt Wittenberg First time mentioned in 1183, Wittenberg was the residence of Friedrich der Weise at the end of the 15 th century. His political shrewdness, the university founded in 1502 and the influence of Luther and other reformers made Wittenberg become a centre of intellectual life in Europe for a long time. Playing a big role in Church, Science and Culture Wittenberg is named Lutherstadt since The Bauhaus in Dessau and the Wörlitzer Gartenreich, both are UNESCO world cultural heritages, invite you to linger. Located directly at the Elbe River, Wittenberg is reachable for cyclists as well as for cars and busses by the B2 or the A9. Also an ICE connection Berlin-Leipzig is available. 90 km south of Berlin, 70 km north of Leipzig and Halle/Saale and 35 km east of Dessau, Wittenberg is for groups and seminars alike. The Youth Hostel Being part of the old castle, our house was reopened after a complete renovation in Only 20 meters away from the Martin Luther`s Theses, where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses at the 31 st of October 1517, you will find one of the most modern youth hostels. The location right in the centre of downtown Wittenberg and a unique atmosphere makes our hostel ideal for groups and seminars. The most important facts: 153 bed, shared in 40 rooms Two- to six- bed en suite rooms 8 meeting rooms for up to 180 people with modern equipment One vestry Five wheelchair accessible rooms (all meeting rooms are accessible by elevator) Playroom for children, lounges with TV, DVD, games and minibar Table tennis and disco Historical room Lutherkeller with museum Parking space for busses, cars and bikes for free Cheap W-LAN (groups for free) page 2 of 7

3 Your Journey or Meeting in Our House Our hostel works close to the motto "share the experience". Supervisors stay in separate rooms close to the group and are exempt from an organizational effort mostly. Our program partners are trained educators and professionals and do a first class and competent job in English. We can guarantee fixed cost and a "comprehensive package" of benefits. You can experience reformation history in our program "An extraordinary journey to the Rome the Protestants knew." Discover the history of the Reformation where it happened. Discover Saxony-Anhalt. For more information about the program, our house and many pictures, visit our homepage: Our services for you: Supervisors stays in separate rooms Special prices for groups with more than 25 people Luggage transport from the main station possible Using a seminar room is free of charge by arrangement page 3 of 7

4 Discover the Lutherstadt Where can you stay even right next to Martin Luther's Theses? Here - in our 2007 newly opened youth hostel. You stay in the historic town centre, in the former rooms of the residence of Friedrich der Weise. Our house is ideal for confirmation leisure time, groups and a memorable class trip. But even families and single travelers, we cordially welcome to our hostel in the town of Luther. Our historical "Luther Keller" makes our hostel unique and modern facilities are available for your conference or event. The program modules: Below the names are the price per person and the approximate duration. You can create your own individual journey. In case of any questions we will help you of course. Have fun. Luther the film Get the first impression of the famous reformer and his town. You will have a great atmosphere in our Luther Keller where the film will be shown. 1,5 hrs. 1,00 Guided city tour with castle church A qualified, English speaking guide leads you through the historic downtown of Wittenberg. Castle church, Luther s house, Market place and the haunts of Cranach and Melanchthon are just some of the treasures of Wittenberg. 3,0 hrs. 6,00 Night tour by torchlight When it gets dark, the city guards and historical personalities will lead you in a special ambience through the town. 2,5 hrs City Church St. Marien The preaching church of Luther at the market is worth a visit. 2,0 hrs. 2,00 Castle Church On the 31 st of October 1517 Martin Luther posted his famous 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church. Because of the moving history it is part of the world heritage of UNESCO. 2,0 hrs page 4 of 7

5 Melanchthon`s house The new renovated house of the Praeceptor Germaniae contains the mortality and study room and also a remarkable museum. 3,0 hrs. 5,0,00 Guided tour through Luther s House How did Martin Luther live with his family? What effect does his great achievement have on our lives today? The Luther House in Wittenberg has the answers. 3,0 hrs Tour to the Bauhaus in Dessau and the Wörlitzer Garden You will have a great tour to the three word heritages of UNESCO. You will visit the Meisterhäuser of famous artists like Kandinsky and Klee and get impressions of the Bauhaus from Walter Gropius. And after a lunch at the hostel Dessau you will have a stop at the Wörlitzer Gartenreich. The unique flora of the first english garden will inspire you. So you will visit the "Pearls of the UN ESCO" in one day. One-Day trip including bus transfer and packed lunch We can arrange a visit to the cinema or bowling evening as well. Booking Availability: price per person: please note: all-the-year 32,50 per night including full board and bed linen towels can be obtained for a fee of 1,50 plus price of the selected modules. Luggage transfer from the station to Youth Hostel is possible minimum: 25 people Spend an unforgettable holiday or a spectacular journey with your church community to the Cradle of the Reformation. page 5 of 7

6 How to reach by train Train Station Lutherstadt Wittenberg Altstadt (5 minutes walking) follow the Elbstraße for 300 m and turn left into Schlossstraße After 300 m, you can find the hostel on the left side at the Schlossplatz Main station Lutherstadt Wittenberg (bus or 15 minutes by walking) bus line number 300 or number 304 to stop Schlossplatz or by walking: leave the mainstation left with destination Collegienstraße Cross the market place to the Schlossplatz. by car or bus Hint for the GPS system: chose Wallstraße, Lutherstadt Wittenberg coming from Dessau (B187): follow the Dessauer Straße (B187) with direction City centre turn right at the traffic lights behind the bridge and follow it turn right at the next two intersections and follow the Hallesche Straße turn left to the Elbstraße and again left to the Wallstraße following the sign you will reach the parking space of our hostel coming from Berlin (B2) follow the Berliner Straße (B2) until the intersection near the Church drive ahead to the Hallesche Straße and then left to the Elbstraße next turn left again to the Wallstraße following the sign you will reach the parking space of our hostel coming from Leipzig (B2) follow the B2 over the Elbe Bridge turn left to direction centre turn left at the second intersection and drive over the bridge turn right at the next two intersections and follow the Hallesche Straße turn left to the Elbstraße and again left to the Wallstraße following the sign you will reach the parking space of our hostel page 6 of 7

7 We look forward to your call, and even to your visit to one of the most modern youth hostel in Germany. Berlin Dessau/ Magdeburg Leipzig/Halle HI Hostel Wittenberg Schlossstraße 14/ Lutherstadt Wittenberg Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Web: Facebook: search bar : HI Lutherstadt Wittenberg With kind regards from the Lutherstadt Wittenberg Florian Mädicke Regional leadership Mara Häder Assistance page 7 of 7