The great composer Franz Schubert spent his entire life in his native city of Vienna. He was born in a townhouse in the 9th district — known today as Schubert Geburtshaus — and died in his brother Ferdinand’s apartment at the young age of 31.

The site has always been a place of pilgrimage for Schubert’s admirers from all over the world. It showcases the composer’s last musical drafts, historical documents related to his death, and his final handwritten letter.

The Schubert Sterbewohnung, where he spent his final days, is one of the main attractions for those wishing to pay tribute to his life and work. Here, visitors can learn more about his personal struggles and his tireless dedication to music, despite his short life.