Goethe House

Museum Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
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What to expect

The Goethe House is a writer's house museum located in the Innenstadt district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is the birthplace and childhood home of German poet and playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The house has mostly been operated as a museum since its 1863 purchase, displaying period furniture and paintings from Goethe's time in the house. Visitors can explore the original rooms where Goethe wrote his famous works, including 'Götz von Berlichingen,' 'The Sorrows of Young Werther,' and the first drafts of 'Urfaust.' The house offers a unique atmosphere, showcasing the family life of the Goethes and 18th-century Frankfurt

Plan your family visit to the Goethe House with these blog insights 👇

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Frankfurt: First the culture and then even more fun

Frankfurt: First the culture and then even more fun
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the birthplace of Mr. Goethe. I wasn't initially keen on this as a destination with my son, but he surprisingly showed interest. Our guide told us many anecdotes

Highlights: My son developed an interest in the young Goethe. He was amazed by the many rooms and the huge house. He especially liked that the guide told interesting things about the place ✨