Schillerhaus

The Schillerhaus is a preserved farmhouse from 1717 in Gohlis that now operates as a museum. The exhibition displays objects from the poet's era and documents his connection to this location and to the city of Leipzig.

The building was erected in 1717 as a farmhouse and retained its original form with a three-sided courtyard. The location gained importance when Friedrich Schiller stayed there in 1785 and wrote the poem An die Freude.

The house carries the name of the famous poet Friedrich Schiller, who lived and worked here in 1785. Visitors can see how his life and creative work looked at that time, and the rooms give an impression of his time in Leipzig.

Access is on foot through the preserved courtyard, which retains the character of a rural setting. Visitors should expect a smaller museum experience, so a visit of about 45 minutes to an hour is appropriate.

The poem An die Freude, written here, was later incorporated by Ludwig van Beethoven into his Ninth Symphony. This is one of the most famous musical moments in the world and connects this location to global cultural significance.

Location: Gohlis

Location: Leipzig

Inception: 1848

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Museum of City History Leipzig

Address: Menckestraße 42, 04155 Leipzig OT Gohlis

Opening Hours: March Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-16:00, April-October Holidays,Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, November-February off || November-February "Gruppenbesuche nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung"

Phone: +49(0)3415662170

Email: schillerhaus-leipzig@leipzig.de

Website: https://stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de/ausstellungen/staendige-ausstellungen/friedrich-schiller-in-leipzig-und-gohlis-1785

GPS coordinates: 51.35880,12.36280

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49