Günter Grass House in Lübeck: reopening after modernization!

Günter Grass House in Lübeck: reopening after modernization!

On June 14, 2025, the time had finally come: The Günter Grass House in Lübeck opened its doors to visitors again after being closed for more than four months due to renovation and modernization work. The reopening was a happy event that not only brought joy to fans of the renowned writer, but was also carried out as planned during the work, as museum director Jörg-Philipp Thomsa announced. A good reason to be happy, because the new changes bring a breath of fresh air into the museum.

And what has happened? A whole package of renovations was implemented, including a modern lighting system and improved fire protection. Instead of conventional light bulbs, energy-saving LED lamps are now used, which not only reduce costs by several thousand euros per year, but also benefit the exhibits. This new lighting ensures that Günter Grass' impressive works, including his Nobel Prize, shine in new splendor.

A look at the future

Visitors can already look forward to a special highlight: a special exhibition about the important writer Else Lasker-Schuler will open on June 24th. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the contemporary literary scene and its connections to Günter Grass, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1999. He received this award for good reason - the Swedish Academy recognized him for his ability to “draw the forgotten face of history in lively black fables.”

The opening is not only a celebration of the joy of the renovation, but also a special offer for visitors: Anyone interested can visit the Günter Grass House for half the price of admission until June 20th. This makes the visit twice as attractive.

A literary legacy

Günter Grass, who lived from 1927 to 2015, is known for works such as “The Tin Drum,” which is considered a new beginning in German literature after the turmoil of the Second World War. With his main character Oskar Matzerath, a devilishly intelligent three-year-old narrator, he addressed the dark parts of the story and the lies associated with it. His sophistication in dealing with the German language and his ironic dialects have made him one of the most influential authors of the 20th century.

Another important work of his, “The Butt,” depicts the development of civilization, while “A Wide Field” addresses the relationship between artistic imagination and state power in Germany. Grass is admired not only by his readers, but also by international writers such as Gabriel García Márquez and Salman Rushdie, who appreciate his literary work.

The reopening of the Günter Grass House not only marks a significant step towards a living culture of remembrance, but also offers a platform to rediscover the legacy of one of Germany's greatest authors. The past few months of renovation have undoubtedly been worth it, and visitors can look forward to an inspiring stay.

Further information about the renovation work and the new exhibitions can be found on the website NDR and The time. For a deeper insight into the literary work of Günter Grass, visit the website Nobel Prizes.