Junkerhaus

Junkerhaus is a two-story half-timbered house in Lemgo with gable roofs and wooden sides shaped by artist Karl Junker. The interior spaces are filled with handcrafted furniture and wooden carvings that characterize his artistic vision.

Karl Junker designed and built this residence in 1889 using his inheritance, continuing interior decoration until his death in 1912. His lifelong artistic effort transformed the building into a personal work of total art.

The wooden wall panels display painted oval medallions that reflect the purpose of each room through artistic representations. These crafted details reveal the personality and interests of its creator.

The museum requires navigating narrow staircases and low ceilings since everything was adapted to the artist. Visitors should allow time to observe the intricate details and carvings throughout each room.

More than one hundred wooden sculptures stand independently or mount on walls throughout the house forming an integrated whole. This blend of architecture, carving, and painting results from Junker's unexpected versatility as an artist.

Location: Lemgo

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Hamelner Straße 36, 32657 Lemgo

Opening Hours: April 01-October 31 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, November 01-March 31 Friday-Sunday 11:00-15:00

Website: http://junkerhaus.de

GPS coordinates: 52.02600,8.91704

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42