Schubert Sterbewohnung
Memorial site of the Wien Museum in the apartment of Schubert's brother Ferdinand, where the composer died in 1828; currently temporarily closed.
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About the museum
Franz Schubert spent his entire short life in Vienna. When he fell seriously ill in autumn 1828, he moved at the beginning of September into the apartment of his brother Ferdinand on the second floor of the building at Kettenbrückengasse 6 in what is now the 4th district. There he died on 19 November 1828, at the age of only 31. The two-storey Biedermeier house had been built in the same year to plans by Franz Reymund.
Late works are associated with the apartment, including the last piano sonatas and the song "Der Hirte auf dem Felsen" (The Shepherd on the Rock). In November 1869 a memorial plaque was unveiled above the front door, and the place has always been a pilgrimage site for admirers of Schubert from all over the world. The Historical Museum of the City of Vienna, today's Wien Museum, set up a memorial in the room where he died, which opened on 19 November 1954, the anniversary of his death, and was extended in 1979. The building itself was comprehensively renovated in 1986.
The exhibition in the two rooms shows Schubert's last musical sketches, historical documents surrounding his death and his last handwritten letter; a radio play complements the visit. Since 1 January 2026, the Sterbewohnung (death apartment) has been temporarily closed as a Wien Museum site.
Highlights
- Apartment where Franz Schubert died in 1828
- The composer's last musical sketches
- Schubert's last handwritten letter
- Documents on his death and radio play
- Founded
- 1954
- Operated by
- Museen der Stadt Wien – Wien Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €5Seniors, Vienna City Card, Ö1-Club, people with disabilities, students under 26 years, apprentices, military and civilian service volunteers, groups of 10 or more people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for everyone under 19 years. |
| Seniors | €5 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5Companions of people with an assistance dog have free admission. |
| Students & apprentices | €5For students under 26 years. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personReduced admission for groups of 10 or more people. |
| Digital annual pass Wien Museum (all sites including special exhibitions) | €32Valid for one year from purchase. |
Free admission: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
Prices according to the site page for the period after reopening. Free admission also with the Wien Museum annual pass, ICOM Card and "Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur".
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Not accessible: the apartment is on the 2nd floor and can only be reached via 43 steps; there is no lift and no toilets. The apartment door is over 90 cm wide. Disabled parking: Grüngasse 1a.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Stroller-friendly: not available
No pushchair storage area; the apartment can only be reached via steps. Free admission under 19 years.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
Short-term parking zones apply throughout Vienna; nearest car park: Parkgarage Margaretenstraße. Disabled parking: Grüngasse 1a. Coach bays for getting on and off are available Monday to Friday and on Sundays at the Naschmarkt.
- Accessible parking
Bicycle parking in Margaretenstraße.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi: not available
Small selection of Vienna-related products at the ticket desk. Coat stand in the entrance area (no liability). Cash payment only. Eating and drinking not permitted in the exhibition rooms.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | no |
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| Photography | Photography and filming for private purposes permitted, without flash, tripod or selfie stick; except for marked objects. |
| Good to know | Two rooms on the 2nd floor. Seating for listening to the radio play. Exhibition texts in German and English, image descriptions partly in German only. |
