Gerhart-Hauptmann-Museum
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Museum, Literary museum in Vorpommern-Rügen District, Germany.
The Gerhart-Hauptmann-Museum is housed in a protected heritage building and presents a comprehensive collection devoted to the Nobel laureate's life and work. The house contains manuscripts, photographs, letters, and personal belongings that document his career and private world.
The museum honors the writer who revolutionized German-language drama in the late 1800s and later became a Nobel laureate. The building itself was preserved as Hauptmann's residence and now serves as a place that keeps his artistic legacy alive.
The exhibitions reveal how Hauptmann shaped the German theater world of his era and what ideas animated his creative work. This becomes visible through the displayed manuscripts and personal objects that document his artistic journey.
The museum welcomes visitors throughout the year with adjusted opening hours depending on the season to accommodate daylight conditions. It is wise to check the exact times before visiting since these change between warmer and colder months.
The museum holds a collection of around 30,000 objects, including portions of estates from other notable figures of Hauptmann's era. This diverse collection makes the house more than a memorial to a single author but rather a window into the cultural world of the late 1800s.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Houses in Hiddensee
1.3 km
Dornbusch Lighthouse
1.9 km
Wittow Ferry
9.7 km
Lietzenburg
301 m
Leuchtturm Gellen
8.8 km
Biologenweg 20
195 m
Kloster Hiddensee
386 m
Blaue Scheune
1.7 km
Island church Hiddensee
403 m
Hiddensee Bird observatory
522 m
Windmühle Vitte
1.7 km
Dünenheide auf der Insel Hiddensee
4.5 km
St. John's Church
8.9 km
Biologische Station Hiddensee
145 m
Heimatmuseum Hiddensee
116 m
Dornbusch und Schwedenhagener Ufer
599 m
Marinehistorisches und Heimatmuseum
9.6 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Henni Lehmann
1.8 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Clara Arnheim
1.8 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Susanne Ritscher
2.5 km
Insel Hiddensee
2.3 km
Gartenstadt Dranske
9.5 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Adolf Reichwein
2.4 km
Plantagenetgrund
2.6 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Käthe Loewenthal
2.5 km
Swantiberg
2.7 km
Westrügensche Boddenlandschaft mit Hiddensee
11.2 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Julie Wolfthorn
2.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes