Surpassed only by Vienna and Salzburg, Augsburg is the next most significant city in the life of Wolfgang  Amadeus  Mozart. Paternally, the Mozarts are a Swabian family. The first ancestors of the composer came from today's administrative district of Augsburg. In 1643 the first of these ancestors migrated to and became a citizen of the city of Augsburg. Buildings, monuments and monumental plaques serve as reminders of the Mozarts who themselves were master builders, sculptors and bookbinders. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart traveled to "my daddy's hometown" five times. He experienced his first love affair with his cousin, the Augsburg "Bäsle".

Wolfgang Amadeus' father Leopold Mozart was born on November 14, 1719 in the Mozart House (Frauentorstrasse 30). Leopold was the discoverer of his son's musical genius, and served as his music teacher, his only educator and the "manager" of his travels. 

The newly decorated Mozart House displays paintings, engravings and artwork related to the Swabian Mozart family, Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus and the travels of the Mozarts throughout Europe as well as original instruments of this time period. The nearby "Small Golden Hall" serves as a reminder of the school which Leopold Mozart attended.

Opening Hours of the Mozart House
Tue. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm
May 12 - 28, 2006 also Mondays
(open Easter Monday and Pentecost Monday)

Admission:
Adults € 3.50, Groups of 10 or more € 3,
Reduced (students, pupils, etc.) € 2, Families € 7
Combined ticket with Small Golden Hall € 4