Beethoven House, where he composed the Ninth

Beethoven spent the summers of 1821, 1822 and 1823 in this house on the Rathausgasse, and here he wrote essential parts of the Ninth Symphony. The museum shows the Biedermeier rooms in which he lived and tells of his seasons in Baden, where he came to take the waters. It is open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00; closed on Mondays. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 14:00 there is a guided tour for €5 on top of admission (minimum two people). Telephone: +43 2252 86800-630.