Beethoven Museum Tours

An apartment located in Vienna’s suburb of Heiligenstadt, away from the bustle of the city, holds special meaning for many musicians. Here, Ludwig van Beethoven composed many of his famous symphonies and sonatas. In 1802, the composer retreated to this apartment in the countryside and wrote a letter to his brothers. In the famous unsent document, called the Heiligenstädter Testament, Beethoven expressed his despair over his advancing deafness. In the letter, he describes what it was like to be going deaf, he dealt with feelings of deep anger, and ultimately he found a way to continue with his life and his music. Other exhibits at the Beethoven Museum (or Beethoven Museum in Heiligenstadt) take a look at the compositions he created in the summer of 1802, and show the visitor what the area of Heiligenstadt was like at that time. Another room in the apartment examines the composer’s last months of life – and his death in the Schwarzspanierhaus (which no longer exists). The apartment’s rooms remain intact, and visitors can really get a sense of why this place was a calm writing retreat for the famous classical composer.
Practical Info
The museum is free to visit on the first Sunday of the month.
Address: 1190 Vienna, Probusgasse 6, Vienna, Austria
Hours: Open Tues-Sun and holidays 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm
Admission: Adults: 5 €; Children: Free
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Vienna Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Book your Vienna Pass before you travel and save sightseeing time when you’re out and about in the Austrian capital. With a range of durations from one to six days, the pass gives you entry to some 60 attractions within your chosen time scale. Select your pass online, then plan out your visit to include sights such as the Giant Ferris Wheel and Schönbrunn Palace. Even better: You can use an included hop-on hop-off bus to get around town.
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250. Birthday, Beethoven in Vienna a Private Afternoon Green Urban Hike
For Beethoven’s 250. birthday we visit some of his favorite and most inspiring suburban summer retreats – Nussdorf, Heiligenstadt, Grinzing and the Vienna Woods.
1802 in Heiligenstadt Ludwig realized losing his hearing. By then he only had written two Symphonies. The cozy summer retreat in Probusgasse contrasts sharply with the internal drama that took place here.
A panoramic bus-ride brings us up to Kahlenberg for the cities most beautiful vista.
A pleasant downhill hike passes vineyards, hidden garden tavernas and ends in one of Vienna’s most sought after residential areas.
Beethoven liked extensive walks and although it all looks different nowadays, the spirit can still be felt on the edge between city and nature.
Beethoven-Gang and Eroica-Gasse bring us back to Pfarrplatz where Ludwig spent one of his summers at Mayer am Pfarrplatz and the tour may open-end.
We do it like the locals do it and use public transportation (metro, bus and tram) for this afternoon experience.
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Vistas and Wine a Private Green Afternoon Hike with Beethoven
If you enjoy listening to Beethoven with a nice glass of wine, why not go straight to the source for both? Save time and money by taking public transportation with your guide and begin your city trek from Kahlenberg down to Heiligenstadt. You’ll pass important landmarks relating to the German composer and sample local wines along the way.
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Backstage Classical Music Tour
Discover and explore the major sights of Vienna, it's history, it's architecture as well as religion through the stories of the most famous Classical Musicians.
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