Heine Haus

The Heine Haus is a cultural museum in Ottensen with an oval neoclassical hall designed by French architect Joseph Ramée. Inside, documents and photographs chronicle the contributions of banker Salomon Heine to Hamburg's history.

The building was constructed in 1832 as a garden house for Jewish banker Salomon Heine. It received monument status in 1962 and underwent restoration by the Heine Haus Association in 1979.

The house preserves the memory of Salomon Heine, a wealthy banker whose financial support saved Hamburg during a crisis. The rooms show how his family lived and what role they played in the city's recovery.

The museum is located at Elbchaussee 31 and is open by appointment only. Regular events are held on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, which visitors can attend.

The garden house contains a permanent art installation by Cony Theis showing the connection between banker Salomon Heine and his literary nephew Heinrich Heine. This work links the world of finance to the world of letters in a surprising way.

Location: Altona

GPS coordinates: 53.54626,9.92872

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:24