His mother was a descendant of Martin Luther. Möbius was educated at home until he was 13 years old when, already showing an interest in mathematics, he went to the College in Schulpforta in 1803.
Kanyang ina ay isang inapo ng Martin Luther. Möbius ay aral sa bahay hanggang siya ay 13 years old kapag, na nagpapakita ng interes sa matematika, siya nagpunta sa College sa Schulpforta sa 1803.