Goethe House

The Goethe House is an early 18th-century residential building in Weimar now operating as a museum that presents the personal environment of its most famous resident. The rooms contain furnishings, objects, and decorations from the period between 1782 and 1832 that reflect daily life and working methods of its inhabitants.

The building was constructed in 1709 and gained its current importance when one of history's most celebrated figures made it his residence starting in 1782 and lived there until 1832. This long residency shaped the structure and made it a significant site in German cultural history.

The house takes its name from its most famous resident and shows how a wealthy family lived in Weimar when the city was a center of German literature and thought. Visitors can see how the rooms were used for work and social gatherings, revealing the place's importance to cultural life at the time.

The house is centrally located in Weimar and is easily accessible on foot, with adequate space for small groups and individual visitors. It is helpful to plan with enough time to explore all the rooms and their contents without rushing.

The adjacent grounds contain a historic garden with its original layout and a pavilion that once housed a specialized collection of natural objects. This area reveals how the resident studied and collected aspects of nature, showing a lesser-known interest alongside his literary work.

Location: Weimar

Inception: 1708

Part of: Classical Weimar

Address: Frauenplan

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-18:00

Phone: +493643545400

Website: https://klassik-stiftung.de/goethe-nationalmuseum/goethes-wohnhaus

GPS coordinates: 50.97750,11.32860

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02