YOUTH HOSTEL WITTENBERG INFORMATION- AND PRESENTATION

YOUTH HOSTEL WITTENBERG Schlossstraße 14 15 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg Germany TEL: +49 (0)3491 505205 FAX: +49 (0)3491 505206 E-MAIL: wittenberg@jugendherberge.de INTERNET: www.jugendherberge-wittenberg.de FACEBOOK: Jugendherberge Lutherstadt Wittenberg

LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG First time mentioned in 1183, Wittenberg was the residence of Friedrich der Weise at the end of the 15th 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 1938. 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. YOUTH HOSTEL WITTENBERG Being part of the old castle, our house was reopened after a complete renovation in 2007. Only 20 meters away from Martin Luther`s Theses, where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses at the 31st 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 2- to 6- bed rooms, all with shower/toilet facilities 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 Tabletennis and disco Historical room Lutherkeller with museum Parking space for cars and bikes for free Cheap W-LAN (groups for free) 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. 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: www.jugendherberge-wittenberg.de 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 4

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME MODULES FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY 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. (on demand) 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. NIGHT TOUR BY TORCHLIGHT. When it gets dark, the city guards and historical personalities will lead you in a special ambience through the town. CITY CHURCH ST. MARIEN. The preaching church of Luther at the market is worth a visit. 5

CASTLE CHURCH. On the 31st 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. MELANCHTHON`S HOUSE. The new renovated house of the Praeceptor Germaniae contains the mortality and study room and also a remarkable museum. 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. 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 UNESCO in one day.» One-Day trip including bus transfer (This is an example - please ask for prices and modifications) Spend an unforgettable holiday or a spectacular journey with your church community to the Cradle of the Reformation. 6

ARRIVAL BY TRAIN AND BUS: Train Station Lutherstadt Wittenberg Altstadt (5 minutes walk) 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 walk) bus line number 300 or number 304 to stop Schlossplatz or by walking: leave the mainstation left with destination Collegienstraße Straach / A9 Berlin Dessau / Coswig / A9 Leipzig / Halle / Herzberg 7

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 8