Following Goethe's Footsteps

Duration in hours: 2

Goethe was a Frankfurt native: “On the 28th of August, 1749, at the stroke of midday, I was born into the world in Frankfurt am Main.” In his autobiography, entitled “From My Life. Poetry and Truth”, Goethe shares stories from his colourful life, focusing in particular on the time between 1749 and 1775. This excellent guided tour also takes a closer look at the Frankfurt of Goethe’s time.

Start: Tourist Information Römer

Sights: Goethe House (inside viewing), Rossmarkt, Hauptwache (memorial plaque at the Haus zum Goldenen Brunnen, residence of Goethe's mother after the sale of the original Goethe House), Katharinenkirche (place of Goethe's confirmation), Liebfrauenstraße, Neue Kräme, St. Paul's Square, St. Paul's Church (former Barfüßerkirche, Goethe's childhood school), Historical Museum (Merian Plan and models of the old town centre).

Please notice: Max. 25 participants per guide

Additional Information:
Goethe House
St. Catherine's Church
Historical Museum