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Eisenach
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Eisenach Facts about Eisenach Inhabitants: 45,300 Transportation connections: Federal “Autobahn” 4 (Exits Eisenach West, Eisenach Mitte and Eisenach Ost); State Highways 7, 19, 84, 98 ; Deutsche Bahn-Railway: EC, ICE, IR , Airport Erfurt (60 km), Frankfurt (200 km) As a result of the district reform of July 1st, 1994, the Wartburg-city of Eisenach grew dramatically with the addition of new districts. As a “city in county jurisdiction”, Eisenach is the fourth largest city in the middle of Thuringia and has become a centre of production, service and educational facilities. The international recognition of Eisenach comes above all from the Wartburg Castle, The works of Landgrave Elisabeth of Thuringia, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther`s translation of the New Testament and the auto industry. Rich in monuments and memorials to its humanistic, historical and artistic tradition, the Wartburg-city Eisenach is a magnet for domestic and international tourists. The world-wide reputation of companies such as Opel, Bosch and BMW belies the importance of Eisenach as an economic centre. Accommodations: 18 hotels with 1679 beds, 13 bed and breakfasts with 208 beds, 1 youth hostel with 102 beds Facilities for conferences, seminars and events are offered by the “Bürgerhaus” and the hotels. Gastronomy: Thuringian hospitality in fine restaurants and cafes; traditional pubs; Greek, Italian, Mexican, Croatian and Chinese restaurants; the historic wine restaurant at the Nikolai Gate. Sports and hiking: The sports and recreation centre “Katzenaue” with the “Werner Assmann Sporthalle” (multi-purpose gymnasium), an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool with sauna and tanning saloon, the Wartburg Stadium with track and field facilities, one hard ground court, a shooting range, a six-lane bowling alley, facilities for recreational sports, tennis complex “Johannistal”. 243 km of marked hiking trails.
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