Goethe House

The Goethe House is a four-story townhouse with rooms furnished as they were during the writer's time, including his study and a gallery of 18th-century paintings. The interior shows how a wealthy merchant family lived and worked during this period.

The building was constructed in 1618 for a goldsmith and underwent major restoration in 1755. Goethe was born here in 1749, a date that made it a landmark in German literary history.

The house shaped Goethe's early literary works and continues to influence how Germans understand their literary heritage. Walking through the rooms gives visitors a sense of how the writer lived and created during the 18th century.

The house can be explored together with neighboring museums through combination tickets. The rooms are connected by stairs, so comfortable walking shoes and some mobility are recommended.

Inside the house is an astronomical clock from 1746 that displays not just the time but also moon phases and zodiac signs through an intricate system of rotating rings. This handcrafted timepiece is a rare example of 18th-century mechanical engineering.

Location: Frankfurt-Innenstadt I

Location: Frankfurt

Inception: 1859

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Freies Deutsches Hochstift

Address: Großer Hirschgraben 23

Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +4969138800

Website: http://goethehaus-frankfurt.de

GPS coordinates: 50.11119,8.67767

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01