Bürgerhus Hameln: A 500-year-old treasure in the old town!

Bürgerhus Hameln: A 500-year-old treasure in the old town!

The Bürgerhus in Hameln, an almost 500-year-old jewel, shapes the cityscape and the history of the old town. Built in 1560 by Johan Scherer and his wife, née Bewandt, this three-story corner house with its characteristic curved passageway is a real gem of the Renaissance. The Eckutlucht, a special architectural feature, sets it apart from other buildings and tells of the importance it has had over the centuries. Loud dewezet.de The main house was designed as a farm and residential building, while the smaller side house served exclusively as a living space.

The community center has belonged to the city of Hameln since 1972. It was extensively restored in the late 1970s, a move described by many as the “rebirth of the house.” This renewal paved the way for the opening of Pizzeria Etna, run by Pietro Cimelli. But the history of the building is not spared from challenges. The community center had to be renovated again in 1988 after moisture penetrated the facade and the beams.

The eventful history

After the renewed renovation and the closure of the pizzeria, the house was only able to reopen to guests two years later. Over the years, the concept of the house changed, becoming known, among other things, as the “Kartoffelhaus im Bürgerhus” before it closed its doors in 2013. After several years of vacancy, the art and culture scene found its way into the historic building in 2018 with “Artes Wesera”. This commitment to art and culture was enthusiastically received by the city's citizens and art enthusiasts.

• Erbauung: 1560 von Johan Scherer
• Übernahme durch Cord Hollenstedt: 1564
• Erste umfassende Sanierung: 1978-1981
• Zweite Sanierung: 1988
• Schließung als Kartoffelhaus: 2013
• Wiederbelebung durch „Artes Wesera“: 2018

The total costs for the two renovations amounted to several million German marks, which illustrates the enormous financial burden that rested on the shoulders of the city and the operators. The Bürgerhus is not just a restaurant or an event venue, but has developed into a place where local culture remains alive. For many citizens it is a familiar meeting point where history and modern way of life merge.

For more information about the cultural offerings in the Bürgerhus and the current development of the house, it is worth taking a look at Facebook group of Fachwerkfreunde, where interested parties can exchange ideas about the various aspects of the community center.