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

Johann Strauss Apartment

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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 Wien

  • Prices

    • Adults   €4
    • Young people under 19   €0
    • 1st Sunday of the month: Free admission

  • Opening times

    • Tu, 10:00 - 13:00
    • Tu, 14:00 - 18:00
    • We, 10:00 - 13:00
    • We, 14:00 - 18:00
    • Th, 10:00 - 13:00
    • Th, 14:00 - 18:00
    • Fr, 10:00 - 13:00
    • Fr, 14:00 - 18:00
    • Sa, 10:00 - 13:00
    • Sa, 14:00 - 18:00
    • Su, 10:00 - 13:00
    • Su, 14:00 - 18:00
    • on holidays, 10:00 - 13:00
    • on holidays, 14:00 - 18:00
    • Closed: 1/1, 5/1, 12/25 and Easter Monday, Whitmonday and other holidays that fall on a Monday.

  • Accessibility

    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • Comments

      Exhibition areas on 1st floor accessible via steps.

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