The Schiller Museum in Bauerbach is an intimate and impressive place located amidst the greenery of Thuringia, where the famous poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller sought refuge in 1782 to escape the censorship and authorities of the Duchy of Württemberg. During his stay under a false name, which took place on the estate of Baroness Charlotte von Wolzogen, Schiller wrote much of the drama "Kabale und Liebe" ("Intrigue and Love").
The museum is located in the historic house where Schiller lived, preserving documents, manuscripts, antique furniture, and portraits from his time in Bauerbach. The carefully restored rooms provide an authentic insight into the poet's daily environment, allowing visitors to get up close with his life, passions, and struggles during one of the most turbulent phases of his career.
Outside, there is a memorial garden and a small theater symbolizing the intense relationship between Schiller and the world of the stage. The museum is an essential stop for lovers of German literature and for those who wish to explore the lesser-known but crucial places in the biography of the great author.