The two-story townhouse at Nussdorfer Strasse fifty-four is one of the few surviving suburban houses in this part of Vienna from the late eighteenth century. Once known as the Red Crab, it provided the setting for the birth of Franz…
Franz Schubert’s Vienna
Trace the life and legacy of Franz Schubert chronologically from his birthplace, through his salon venues, to his final resting places across Vienna.
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1. Wien Museum Schubert's Birthplace
2. Gundelhof
The Gundelhof is a residential and commercial building on Brandstätte in the Innere Stadt district. A prominent, curved corner design anchors the intersection and distinguishes the structure from the surrounding historic properties.
3. Schubert-Monument
The Schubert Monument in the Stadtpark features a seated marble figure of the composer, poised with a pen in his hand and music paper on his knees. Carved by sculptor Carl Kundmann and unveiled in eighteen seventy-two, the statue shows…
4. Wien Museum Schubert's last residence
The building at Kettenbrückengasse number six is distinguished by a memorial plaque near the entrance, marking the final residence of the composer Franz Schubert. It was here, in the third-floor apartment belonging to his brother…
5. Währinger Schubertpark
The Währinger Schubertpark is recognizable by its quiet, tree-lined paths and a walled-off section known as the Gräberhain, which holds a collection of preserved historic tombstones. This green space occupies the site of the former…
6. Ehrengrab von Franz Schubert
The grave of Franz Schubert is marked by a distinctive headstone designed by the architect Theophil Hansen. It sits within the group thirty-two A section of the Zentralfriedhof, a designated area where the city of Vienna gathered the…