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House museum · Weimar, Turíngia
Schillers Wohnhaus
The house that Friedrich Schiller bought in 1802 and where he died in 1805. The study preserves the writer’s desk and bed; it was there that he wrote William Tell.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Schillers Wohnhaus
Friedrich Schiller bought this house on today’s Schillerstraße in March 1802 and moved in with his family at the end of April that year. It was the only property he ever owned. He lived there until his death on 9 May 1805, in the study on the top floor.
The visit covers three floors. On the ground floor are the kitchen and service rooms; on the first floor, Charlotte Schiller’s and the children’s quarters; on the top floor, the reception rooms and the study, with much of the original furniture, including the desk and the bed used by the writer during his final illness.
It was in this house that Schiller wrote William Tell, the play about the Swiss hero. Panels describe the writer’s life and work and the history of the house. Next door, the Schiller-Museum building, built in the 1980s, hosts temporary exhibitions.
The house is part of the World Heritage Site of the Classicism of Weimar and is a few minutes from Goethe’s house, making it possible to visit both in the same period.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour.
Best time
Combine it with Goethe’s house in the morning or early afternoon. Closed on Mondays; check winter and summer opening hours.
How to get there
It is on Schillerstraße, a pedestrian street in the historic centre, about a 3-minute walk from Frauenplan and the Theaterplatz.
Tip
Go straight to the top floor to see Schiller’s study and then descend through the other floors. Short guided tours are offered on some dates; check the schedule.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Schillers Wohnhaus
Did Schiller die in this house?
Yes, on 9 May 1805, in his study, where his bed is still on display.
Which work did he write there?
Among others, William Tell, a play about the Swiss hero of independence.
Is it open on Mondays?
No. The house is open Tuesday to Sunday; confirm winter and summer opening times.