Goethe House

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Goethe House

Museum · Romerberg

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Großer Hirschgraben 23-25, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Birthplace of Goethe with period interiors & art gallery  

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Großer Hirschgraben 23-25, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Get directions

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Großer Hirschgraben 23-25, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Get directions

+49 69 138800
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"Built in the 18th-century bourgeois style, this house is where famed German author and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born—to Johann Caspar Goethe, a lawyer, and Catharina Elisabeth Textor, daughter of the city mayor—and grew up alongside his sister, Cornelia. Restored as closely as possible to its original condition after being destroyed in World War II, it features period interiors, notable paintings, and original furnishings, including the desk at which Goethe wrote Götz von Berlichingen , The Sorrows of Young Werther , and Faust . A neighboring museum focuses on Goethe’s literary legacy, as well as paintings and sculptures from the 18th and 19th centuries that highlight the writer’s relationship to art."

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Sung Hoon Kim

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Historic Site of Goethe's House where he was born and spent his young life. Multiple languages available for explanation on items displayed through an APP. I recommend you bring your headphone/bluetooth. Tickets are €12 per adult. They have a family rate. You need to be able to walk up and down stairs a lot. Enjoyed the visit as I do admire his life.

Soraya L.k

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Visiting the Goethe House was such a great experience—it truly feels like stepping back in time to see how Goethe lived. Every corner of the house is filled with history: the kitchen displays old dishes you may have never even heard of, the games they played are still there, and the architecture and atmosphere are unforgettable. Even the smell carries a sense of the past. I wish homes like this were still being built today, but sadly times have changed. We only had a short layover in Frankfurt, and since it was on a quiet Sunday, visiting here was absolutely worth it.

IWA SOBARA

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One of the must-visit tourist attractions in Frankfurt because it offers a deep insight into the life and times of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Visitors can explore the rooms where Germany’s most famous writer lived, see authentic furniture, and learn about his early inspirations. A great place for literature and history lovers.

I L

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The house has been immaculately restored after war damage, and luckily the genuine contents had been stored away safely during the war. So you get a really good idea of life in a late eighteenth century rising middle class house. And a vertical piano!

Younggwan Kim

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Inside too hot and humid. So I opened some windows, then there was fresh air comes. On the 3rd floor, there was a woman curator who yelled with an angry and loud voice, saying, "Don't touch anything." I was very surprised and angry. She was so rude and had no concerns for visitors. She should have told me kindly and gently. I won't visit Goethe House anymore in my lifetime. This is the last time. A rude and careless woman staff damaged the image of the most representative must-visit place in Frankfurt.

Anita Spasic

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If your trip takes you to Frankfurt, Goethe's house should be a must-stop for you. 😍 The museum is dedicated not only to Goethe but to romantics in general, the exhibition is excellent, interesting and very informative. Goethe's house on four floors with original furniture, which is said to have had everything.

Anton Schumann

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I recently visited the Goethe House and the exhibition on Romanticism with a friend from India, and we were both fascinated. The presentation was not only engaging but also very well thought out, with excellent interactive and educational elements. The exhibition captured the spirit of Romanticism beautifully – from its philosophical and scientific aspects to its musical and artistic expressions. It truly highlighted the richness of European intellectual history and how it has shaped the present. A visit here is highly recommended, and I will definitely come again.

Pong Siu

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Worst museum ever I visited. Extremely racist behaviour from tour guide-Bayram. When I talked about the exhibition in the room, he “HEY” us. And SHUT the door. And starring at us threateningly. I ask his colleagues what happened. Is it have to shut up when I am in the exhibition? But they say No, we can talk. (In fact, everyone is talking in the exhibition) Then the dear Bayram said he requested us to be quiet… oh, what a joke. And the dear Bayram threatened us to be aware of ourselves in Frankfurt… and he invited me get in his room to teach him what is respect. He said “I will leave at 18:00, be aware.” Then he leave us at the lobby to go to his office. This is ridiculous behaviour to everyone. And it’s ruined my whole trip, and i was so scared. PLEASE HANDLE THIS CASE SERIOUSLY.
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Brent M.

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Ok. I honestly didn't have any background on Goethe, but a friend did and said I should come here. It was close to my hotel so I checked it out. I found this very Interesting and can see why there is so much admiration and respect from fellow Germans. It is worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Mike C.

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It's 5 euro to enter. I would recommend getting the audio guide too for 3 euros. Nice 4 story house with paintings, clocks, furniture and really old books including some first edition Shakespeare works. Goethe was well educated and privileged and it helped him to be one of the best German writers ever in history. If you come during the summer time, the rooms are a bit warm, since they do not have air conditioning.
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Philip S.

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Anybody who is learning or has learned German, and has taken any form of formal examination, such as the Goethe Prüfungen set out by the Goethe-Institut, should be aware of the cultural relevance. Goethe-Institut is named after the writer and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the Goethe-Haus Museum, with a separate art gallery (Gemäldegalerie) celebrates his origin, achievements, associations, and interests. Goethe-Haus was one of the main places to visit during my trip, and I was not disappointed. Located slap bang in the centre of Frankfurt and within 15 minute walking distance from the Hauptbahnhof (main train station). I initially visited the art gallery, which is part of the "Haus" but is kept separate, and it is made up of a wonderful collection of paintings that displays Goethe's life and times, associations and paintings Goethe personally liked. To highlight, which is a theme surrounding part of this collection and others found in the Städel Museum and the Kurpfälzisches Museum der Stadt Heidelberg, as the culture is very much intertwined, is the theme of the late Baroque to Romanticism. I have developed a fondness of the Romanticism art, as it is predominantly of the late 1700s but depicts landscapes and nature, and a focus on human emotion and expression. The Goethe-Haus is undergoing a refurbishment/treatment, but the majority of the museum is unscathed. The house itself belonged to Goethe's parents and has its own story to tell as well as Goethe's. Fascinating! Goethe was born and raised here, and it was his family home. Until he moved to Weimar in 1775, where he stayed (with interruption and travels) until his death. Once again, due to the second World War, the house was destroyed, but later reconstructed in 1951. The style of the house resonates Rokoko (as it is in German) bourgeois, which is knowledge I picked up from my visit. If in Frankfurt, go visit, because it tells such an amazing story of a person that is so intrinsic in German literary and art culture.
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David S.

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This is the building where Goethe used to live, and it is pretty impressive. It is a museum and an art gallery, with the house being set up as a replica of Goethe's original dwelling (though in fact it was his parents house), while there is an art gallery that displays artwork that were Goethe's comtemporaries. It does cost to go inside, though the price isn't all that bad. While it isn't a huge musuem the rooms are crowded with art as well as replica furniture from Goethe's time. The house itself is also full of artwork, though many of the pieces were originally purchased by Goethe's father. The top floor contains an exhibition of Goethe and his work, including facsimilie copies of some of his most famous pieces. Definitely worth a visit.
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Deb R.

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Very interesting to see the house where Goethe spent his childhood, the son of a wealthy family. The house was rebuilt after total destruction in WWII to the exact replica of the original. Furnishings had been saved by the family so it's all original furniture and other items. I enjoy visiting historic homes and it was a worthwhile visit. There are three floors to visit and an adjacent museum. Guides on each floor could answer all my questions and were very helpful. This was not on my list of Frankfort attractions but I was very glad that I visited and learned so much about Germany's famous poet.
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Jocelyn M.

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It's hard to believe this place is as old as it claims to be. Everything seems so modern in a way. It could be because they take care of it, or because part of it had to be rebuilt after being destroyed in WW2, but no. The design itself was ahead of its time. It's not that big, but I found myself spending quite a while in every room. If you're ever in Frankfurt, this is a must-visit place.
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Linda E.

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I first became aware of Goethe after reading the Sorrows of Young Werther. I ad to stay in Frankfurt for a whole day before my plane took off so this is was something to do. Although it was not on my list of places to visit, this turned out to be very pleasant. The house is real neat and you can get a sense of the style during that time period. If you have time to kill in Frankfurt, I would certainly recommend coming to this place.
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Christine G.

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Restored after being destroyed in WWII, this is an interesting place to visit. A bit difficult to find, since it's tucked away, but worth a visit. If you don't know Goethe, look him up and read about him before coming! Much of the paintings and furnishings are original despite the house being worked on after the war. Visit the house first, they do have laminated cards in a variety of languages so you read about the rooms on the ground and 1-3 floors. Very interesting to get an idea of where Goethe grew up. In one of the rooms, you can see where his grandparents lived, where his parents worked, etc. The art museum in the next building over has laminated cads as well which give overall ideas of each room, but the paintings and overall descriptions in the rooms are in German, which isn't helpful if you don't speak German. Very interesting to get an idea of where Goethe grew up. Worth a visit if you can. Note, the do have bathrooms here. Take advantage of them since you have to pay additional euro at other places in town to use the bathrooms...not here though! Also, if you have a bigger bag, be prepared to check it before going into the exhibits
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Heather H.

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......................................ok? I wandered in mostly to use the loo, but I thought it would be more of a historical home tour. It actually houses a nice portrait and pastoral landscape collection. It's pretty small though. I think must have been in and out in 15 minutes. 7 euro for adults.

Barry I.

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A few days ago,I visited the home of Johann Goethe,the eminent German writer from the Romantic Period.I learned about Goethe´'s life and writings("Faust")("Gotz").I also saw splendid Baroque and Romantic Period paintings by German and Austrian painters.I saw fine Baroque Period paintings by Angelica Kauffmann("Portrait of Lady"),Johan Tischbein,Anton Graff,and Justus Juncker,among others.I also relished fine German Romantic Period paintings by Caspar David Friedrich("Evening Star"),Carl von Carus,Christian Schutz,and Jacob Phillip Hackert,among others.There was very Little Information in English,so my German-English dictionary came in handy.The Goethe Museum staff was extremely kind and helpful.This Museum complex has a pleasant intimate atmosphere.