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Johann Strauss Apartment

Johann Strauss Son (1825 - 1899) wrote his most famous composition here in 1867: The Blue Danube Waltz, the unofficial Austrian national anthem.

He lived here with his first wife Jetty from 1863 to 1870. In addition to original furniture and original instruments, one can also view objects used in the daily life of the great musician, as well as paintings, photographs and documents about his life and work. Visit also the golden Johann Strauss Statue in Stadtpark.

Johann Strauss' Residence

Praterstraße 54
1020 Vienna

Prices
- 1st Sunday of the month: Free admission
Opening times
- Fr - Su, 10:00 - 17:00
- Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
Accessibility
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
- Comments
  Exhibition areas on 1st floor accessible via steps.

Map Points of interest in the area

Apartment of Johann Strauss at Praterstrasse, green room — © Johann Strauss Wohnung, Foto: Hertha Hurnaus (c) Wien Museum

© Johann Strauss Wohnung, Foto: Hertha Hurnaus (c) Wien Museum

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Apartment of Johann Strauss at Praterstrasse, green room

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