Lindesche Villa

Lindesche Villa is a neoclassical mansion on Ratzeburger Allee featuring a hipped roof, tall interior spaces, and an oval hall with mirrors. The mirrored oval room functions as a ceremony space and forms the architectural heart of the building.

Danish architect Joseph Christian Lillie designed this summer residence in 1804 for merchant and senator Hermann Haartmann. The building remained a private family home for over two centuries before becoming a public ceremonial space.

The building served as a gathering place for artists and intellectuals who visited the Linde family during the early 1900s. This artistic connection shaped how people view the house and its role in the city's creative life.

This building now functions as a register office and can host wedding ceremonies for groups of up to thirty people. The spaces are accessible, and visitors should plan their visit around the office hours.

Norwegian painter Edvard Munch created several works here between 1902 and 1907, including family portraits. The waiting room today displays images of the artist, connecting the building's current function with its artistic legacy.

Location: Lübeck

Architects: Joseph Christian Lillie

Architectural style: neoclassicism

GPS coordinates: 53.85500,10.69690

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24