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Günter Grass House in Lübeck shines in a new light after modernization!
The Günter Grass House in Lübeck celebrated its reopening on June 16, 2025 after modernization with improved facilities.
Günter Grass House in Lübeck shines in a new light after modernization!
After a four-month modernization phase, the Günter Grass House in Lübeck reopened its doors on June 16, 2025. On this sunny Saturday morning, numerous visitors streamed into the Literaturhaus, which is dedicated to the life's work of the writer, graphic artist and sculptor, who died in 2015. What once opened in 2002 now shines in a new light - thanks to extensive renovation work, in particular the lighting system and fire protection were brought up to date. NDR reports that the new, energy-saving LED lamps replace the previous incandescent lamps, which not only benefits the environment, but also the institution's wallet - it is expected to save several thousand euros per year.
During the period of closure, the entire building was spruced up to provide conservation and scenic benefits. The modernizations are aimed at better meeting the specific needs of the works of art on display. Visitors can look forward to reduced admission until June 20th - a small thank you for their patience during the work Cologne City Gazette holds on.
A look into the past
Günter Grass, who was born in Danzig on October 16, 1927, is considered one of the most important writers of the German post-war period. His most famous work, “The Tin Drum,” was published in 1959 and brought him his breakthrough and ultimately the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1999. With his provocative language, he impressively raised political and social issues and was an active commentator on current events until his death. Grass lived in Lübeck until his death in April 2015, where his final resting place is. Schleswig-Holstein gives his life's work the respect it deserves by honoring the Günter Grass House not just as a cultural site, but as a living place of remembrance of his great literary achievements.
Today, when the house has reopened after renovation, it connects the past with the present and invites all literature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world of an author who inspires across generations with his stories and artistic work. The reopening is not only a celebration for literature, but also for the city of Lübeck, which is proud to have such an important cultural institution within its walls.