Franz Schubert
The master of melancholy

Where it all began: Franz Schubert was born in a small kitchen in this building, which is now a museum, where portraits and personal items bring his world to life.

He died at the age of 31 in his brother's apartment. A lock of hair, his piano, and his last composed song, reveal how closely death and music were intertwined.

Schubert was originally buried in the former cemetery, side by side with Beethoven. His original gravestone still stands today, a lasting tribute to his musical legacy.

Here, Schubert was baptized, sang in the choir, and played the organ, which is still on display today. The church now hosts concerts and an annual festival.

In the heart of the city park, Schubert sits—still, contemplative, lost in the moment. A delicate contrast to the nearby gilded Johann Strauss monument.

At the age of 11, Schubert joined the choir at Konvikt, where Antonio Salieri recognized his talent— the same conductor who was once Mozart’s rival.

The largest collection of its kind: Hundreds of first editions and early prints of nearly all of Schubert’s works, along with personal documents.

Schubert's square piano shows how music once came to life in the living room. The perfect instrument for Schubert's intimate Schubertiades with his friends.

In 1824, Schubert performed "An die Nachtigall" in the Augartensaal, in front of what is now the Porcelain Museum featuring a special Schubert porcelain series.

Zwischen Beethoven und Strauss ruht Schubert heute in einem Ehrenhain großer Komponisten – ein stiller Ort, an dem Musikgeschichte spürbar wird.

In 1828, Franz Schubert traveled to Eisenstadt with his brother Ferdinand to visit the burial site of Joseph Haydn, the "Father of the Classical Symphony."

At the northern tip of Lake Traunsee lies Gmunden, where Schubert and his friend Michael Vogl spent several weeks in 1825.

Two trips took Schubert to the abbey, where he played with Father Heinrich Hassak. Manuscripts of his songs, early prints, and autographs are still preserved right there.

Here, Schubert formed his first important circle of friends. Those interested in literature and philosophy organized gatherings that later became known as Schubertiades.

Franz Schubert's works were frequently performed at this abbey, as one of his closest friends and librettist, Johann Mayrhofer, was a member of the community at the time.

The famous "Trout Quintet" was composed here. The piece reflects Schubert’s summer holiday in the countryside, a contrast to his life spent entirely in the city.

"Ave Maria" is based on Sir Walter Scott's "The Lady of the Lake" and is believed to have been performed at the castle of Countess Weissenwolff, dedicated to her.

A commemorative plaque marks his stay in Salzburg. He was particularly impressed by the Untersberg, the city mountains, and the cathedral, as evidenced by a letter.

In 1827, Schubert visited the Pachler family, where his "The Erlking" premiered. He returned to Vienna with the "Grazer Walzer" and "Grazer Galopp" in tow.

Franz Schubert hosted intimate house concerts for his friends. Today, the term Schubertiade refers to the world’s foremost event celebrating his legacy.