Günter Grass-Haus in Lübeck: modernized and ready for reopening!

Günter Grass-Haus in Lübeck: modernized and ready for reopening!

Lübeck, Deutschland - After a four-month modernization phase, the Günter Grass-Haus in Lübeck reopened its doors on June 15, 2025. Many visitors flocked to the newly designed literary house on the opening day, which presents itself with a fresh splendor. When renovating, the focus was on the renewal of the lighting system and improved fire protection. Instead of conventional incandescent lamps, energy-saving LED lamps were installed, which not only upgraded the atmosphere, but also expected future cost savings of several thousand euros per year. The renovation work also brings conservative and scenic advantages that should increase the experience for visitors

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by June 20, 2025, those interested in culture can visit the Günter Grass-Haus at half an admission price. And that's not all: On June 24, 2025, the opening of the new special exhibition "Else Lasker-Schüler-artist, poet, global builder" is on the program. This event promises to give an exciting insight into life and the works of the famous poet and artist.

A look at the permanent exhibition

The Günter Grass-Haus houses an exciting permanent exhibition entitled "This is Grass". Here visitors receive a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the writer born in Gdansk in 1927. Günter Grass, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1999, is particularly known for his novel "Die Blechtrum", which literally shaped the post -war period. In addition to his writer's successes, he was also active as a graphic artist and sculptor, which underlines the diversity of his artistic forms of expression.

The exhibition not only offers personal objects and documents from Grass, but also interactive media stations that are accessible to people of all ages. If you attend the special exhibition via Else Lasker-Schüler, you can look forward to a multifaceted presentation: original drawings, publications and letters from Lasker students are exhibited and reflect your artistic work. These presentations are supplemented by work by young artists: inside that offer a current perspective on their work.

an indispensable part of literary history

Günter Grass was a formative figure in German literature and politics. In addition to his literary masterpieces, which also include "cat and mouse" and "dog years", he was politically committed, among other things as a member of the SPD and during campaign tours. Over the years, he has initiated many discussions and repeatedly commented on social issues. His revelation about his membership in the Waffen-SS as a 17-year-old caused controversial debates about his moral role in society.

The Günter Grass-Haus not only commemorates the author's diverse work, but also of the living cultural history that he shaped. A visit to the house is therefore not only a nice event for literary fans, but also offers the opportunity to learn more about the background of one of the most important writers in Germany. Further information about the program and the special exhibition can be found on the website of the house here and in the [report of the NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/kultur/luebeck-guenter-grass-HISHMISTER-HAUS-MEUSTANLASTE- HAUSELASTE- HAUSENAGE WIENTNETTE7080.HTML). In the biography of Günter Grass you can also learn more about your moving life, which is documented on [https://www.hdg.de/lemo/biography/guenter-grass.html).