Georg Trakl’s poems are among the most fascinating works of modern literature. The life, work, and personality of this enigmatic and legendary poet continue to captivate readers around the world to this day. Amid the hustle and bustle of Salzburg’s Old Town, the serene tranquility of Trakl’s birthplace invites visitors to gaze, read, and listen undisturbed; to explore and reflect; and to engage in discussions about literature in a unique atmosphere.

The Georg Trakl Birthplace is open to researchers, students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to learn more about the poet and literary life in Salzburg during the Belle Époque. Our offerings include a museum in his birthplace apartment featuring contemporary literary education programs, the Georg Trakl Archive with its library, and a diverse program of literary and academic events that invite visitors to engage in conversation about literature.

CONTACT

E-Mail: trakl-geburtshaus@kulturvereinigung.com
Phone: +43 662 845346

Georg Trakl Birthplace
Waagplatz 1a, courtyard, stairs II, 1. floor
5020 Salzburg
Austria
 

TEAM

Thomas Assinger, BA MA – Director: assinger@kulturvereinigung.com
Teresa Chicangana, BA – Exhibition Coordination, Cultural Education
Tatjana Tadic, BA – Collection Inventory, Cultural Education
Sonja Anditsch – Exhibition Support (volunteer)