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Schillerhaus
Schiller's Summer Retreat in Leipzig's Gohlis
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The Schillerhaus in Leipzig's Gohlis district hosted Friedrich Schiller during the summer of 1785, where he worked on significant literary pieces. As part of the Museum of City History Leipzig, the former farmhouse offers free entry to its permanent exhibition starting March 1, 2024. It was here that the first version of the famous poem 'Ode to Joy' was written.
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Friedrich Schiller wrote the first version of 'Ode to Joy' here.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1848
- Opening Hours
- Mar Tu-Su,PH 10:00-16:00, Apr-Oct PH,Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, Nov-Feb off || Nov-Feb "Gruppenbesuche nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung"
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Audio Guide
0:000:44
Part of These Trails
Classical LeipzigStop 2 of 6
Location
Nearby

Gohliser Schlösschen
251 m away

Schillerhain
326 m away

Gohliser Wehrbrücke
332 m away

Friedenskirche/Paxkirche/Jugendkirche Leipzig
380 m away

Atelier für Restaurierungsarbeiten
197 m away

Turmgutsteg
437 m away

Heinrich-Pfeil-Denkmal
333 m away

Schönheitsklinik am Rosenthal
673 m away
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