Hebbel-Museum

The Hebbel Museum is a literature museum in Wesselburen housed in an 18th-century building where dramatist Friedrich Hebbel lived for seven years. Ten historical rooms display furniture, household items, pictures, and documents from his life.

The museum was founded in 1911 and relocated to its current building in 1952, which had previously served as the parish bailiff's office. The timing of its establishment in the early 20th century reflects the period's recognition of Hebbel's literary legacy.

The museum occupies the actual rooms where Hebbel once lived and worked, making his personal world directly tangible to visitors. The displayed furniture and household objects give a sense of how he moved through and used these spaces every day.

The museum is easiest to visit during summer months when it offers extended hours. During colder months the hours are limited, so checking in advance helps ensure you can plan your visit accordingly.

The museum holds one of the most comprehensive specialized libraries on Hebbel, containing over 6000 works collected by museum founder Engelhard Herwig. This collection draws researchers and Hebbel enthusiasts from around the world seeking to study his work.

Location: Wesselburen

Inception: 1911

Address: Österstraße 6

Opening Hours: May-October Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Friday-Sunday 10:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00; November-April Tuesday,Thursday 14:00-17:00

Phone: +4948334190

Email: hebbel-museum@t-online.de

Website: http://hebbelmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 54.21269,8.92394

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43