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Discover the unique connection between Lübeck and Gdansk!
On June 1st, Prof. Jörg Linowitzki will lead a tour of the Haus Hansestadt Danzig museum in Lübeck and explore the connections to Danzig.
Discover the unique connection between Lübeck and Gdansk!
On June 1, 2025 the event will take place House of the Hanseatic City of Danzig a special museum tour takes place. Led by Prof. Jörg Linowitzki, this event is aimed particularly at students. The topic revolves around the historical and cultural connections between Lübeck and Gdańsk, which have grown over centuries.
The tour starts at 11:30 a.m. and takes place at Engelsgrube 66 in Gdansk. Admission is free, but registration is required due to limited space. Anyone interested can register until Thursday before the tours museumsgang@uni-luebeck.de register. This event is supported by alumni, friends and sponsors of the University of Lübeck e.V. and is the responsibility of Prof. Dr. Jens-Martin Träder.
Cultural significance and history of the museum
The House of the Hanseatic City of Danzig is a cultural meeting place in the Baltic Sea region that presents the history of Gdańsk. One of the oldest houses in Lübeck, it was founded in 1980 by former Gdansk residents who restored the listed building and set it up as a museum.
The exhibition provides insights into the rich past of Gdansk, which was a member of the German Hanseatic League for over 300 years. The museum is dedicated to preserving and communicating the historical and cultural heritage of Gdańsk and its region, especially up to the end of the Second World War.
The exhibits focus on Gdańsk's maritime traditions, with exhibits such as Gdańsk Blakers, oil paintings, ship models and Gdańsk Baroque furniture. Special historical objects, including maps and original documents, illustrate the importance of Gdańsk as a once independent city-state and later as the Free City of Danzig between 1919 and 1939.
Events and collaborations
The museum is not only a location for permanent exhibitions, but also a place for cultural events. These include discussion rounds, concerts and readings in cooperation with German and Polish institutions. In particular, contacts with institutions in Gdansk, such as the Museum of the History of the City of Gdansk, promote intercultural exchange.
On the top floor of the museum, visitors can view a full-size reproduction of “The Last Judgment” by Hans Memling. In addition, the destruction of Gdansk after the Second World War and the escape of many Gdansk residents are discussed, which gives visitors an impressive insight into the dramatic changes in the city.
For those interested, there is more information about this Museum House Hanseatic City of Gdansk available on their website. A visit is worthwhile not only to admire Gdansk's collected treasures, but also to gain a deep insight into the historical relationships between Lübeck and Gdańsk.