Fürstenhäusle

The Fürstenhäusle is a residential building in Meersburg that now functions as a museum and sits on a hillside overlooking Lake Constance. The structure preserves the rooms and furnishings as they were, allowing visitors to see how the spaces were organized and arranged during that period.

The house was built in the 1800s as a private residence and served the poet as a retreat during years spent by the lake. It was later converted into a museum to preserve and share the record of his life and work.

The rooms reflect how a privileged literary figure lived during the 1800s, with furnishings and daily objects showing the lifestyle of that era. Walking through the spaces reveals the rhythms and habits of a writer's household from that time.

The museum is reached by a steep footpath starting from the old town, which involves climbing several steps to reach the top. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended, as the uphill walk can be tiring.

The house was not always a museum but was adapted later to preserve the poet's story for visitors. Many are surprised to find the rooms quite small and modest, even though the person who lived there was a significant literary figure.

Location: Meersburg

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +49(0)75326088

Email: info@fuerstenhaeusle.de

Website: https://fuerstenhaeusle.de

GPS coordinates: 47.69454,9.27540

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49