Ernestinenschule

Ernestinenschule is a gymnasium in Lübeck's Old City located at Kleine Burgstraße 24. The building displays red brick walls with tall windows and decorative details characteristic of early 20th-century construction.

The institute was founded in 1804 as a school for daughters of wealthy Lübeck families. The current building was constructed in 1904, and later in 1981 it transformed from an all-girls school into a mixed-gender gymnasium.

The school occupies a central place in the Old City where students and teachers shape the rhythm of historic streets throughout the day. Its courtyards and classrooms reflect the blend of historic architecture and contemporary learning.

The school building is centrally located in the Old City and easily accessible on foot. Visitors can admire the facade from the street, but interior spaces are only open with prior permission.

The building is one of the lesser-known examples of school architecture from Lübeck's founding period and preserves craftsmanship details from that era. Its location in a quieter section of the Old City makes it a calm witness to the city's educational history.

Location: Lübeck's Old City

Inception: March 20, 1804

Founders: Hermann Friedrich Behn, Bernhard Heinrich Hude

Address: Kleine Burgstraße 24–26, 23552 Lübeck

Website: https://ernestinenschule.de

GPS coordinates: 53.87208,10.68853

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51