Sophienhaus

The Sophienhaus stands as a four-story brick building with vertical facade elements, featuring ionic half-columns, natural stone portals, and large dormer windows that define its early 20th-century architectural character.

Constructed between 1913 and 1914 according to designs by architect Alexander Kölliker, the building was originally commissioned for the Fey wine trading company and represents the reform architecture movement of its era.

The building housed a renowned wine cellar restaurant operated by star chef Dieter Biesler from 1997 to 2009, which was frequented by notable figures including former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and mentioned by food critic Wolfram Siebeck.

Located at the intersection of Sophienstraße 6 and Prinzenstraße in Hannover's Mitte district, the building currently serves multiple functions including office spaces and commercial establishments while maintaining its protected monument status.

The building features distinctive wrought-iron door grilles and a copper-framed portal decorated with vine motifs in the basement wine cellar, reflecting its original purpose as a wine trading establishment and showcasing specialized craftwork of the period.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 1914

GPS coordinates: 52.37244,9.74385

Latest update: July 24, 2025 12:45