Institut für Niederdeutsche Sprache

The Institut für Niederdeutsche Sprache is a research institution in Bremen's city center dedicated to preserving and studying Low German. It operates with archives, manuscripts, and resources that document the history and development of this regional language.

The institute was founded in 1973 to establish Low German as a serious field of academic study. Over the following decades, it grew into a recognized repository for texts and research materials connected to this language.

The institute keeps the language alive by regularly hosting readings and gatherings where speakers share their connection to Low German. Visitors experience a place where this regional language is treated not as a relic but as something that belongs to today's daily life.

The institute is open to visitors who want to browse collections or participate in occasional events and programs. Planning a visit in advance allows you to make the most of the archives and current activities available.

The institute produces a podcast called 'klooklustert' where experts and language enthusiasts discuss current questions about the future of Low German. This series shows that the language is not merely a historical topic but the subject of ongoing conversations about its future.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 1973

Part of: Schnoor

Address: Schnoor 41

Website: http://ins-bremen.de

GPS coordinates: 53.07264,8.81023

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02