Koberg 2, Historic town house in Lübeck's Old City, Germany

The Hoghehus at Koberg 2 is Lübeck's largest surviving medieval town house, a double house formed from two brick Gothic gabled buildings. Its street front was unified in 1796 by a classical attic facade and columned portal, which conceal the medieval structure behind. Inside are Gothic and Renaissance wall and ceiling paintings, a Baroque staircase and an early 18th-century stuccoed hall ceiling.

After the great fire of 1276, Lübeck's authorities ordered wooden structures replaced with stone buildings, leading to reconstruction with brick. This house was built during this major rebuilding period and ranks among the oldest surviving residences.

The name Hoghehus, recorded as alta domus in 1322, refers to the building's size and its presumed role as seat of the imperial bailiff near the former Lübeck castle. Inside, Gothic and Renaissance ceiling and wall paintings survive, along with a Baroque staircase and an early 18th-century stucco hall ceiling. The chapel of the same name in St. James' Church opposite commemorates citizen Konrad Hoghehus, who died in 1351.

The house sits at a clearly visible corner location with easy foot access through the Old City. If you want to view this building, keep in mind it remains a private residence and is best seen from the street outside.

The house stood at the edge of Koberg square, where market activities and court proceedings once took place. This central spot made it an observation point for the busy happenings of the medieval city.