Buddenbrookhaus

Buddenbrookhaus is a meticulously restored 18th-century townhouse that served as the inspiration for the Mann family home in Thomas Mann's novel 'Buddenbrooks.' The museum offers a deep dive into the lives and works of both Thomas and Heinrich Mann, two of Germany's most celebrated writers. The permanent exhibition 'The Manns – A Family of Writers' features original manuscripts, photographs, and personal belongings, including Thomas Mann's Nobel Prize medal. Rooms are recreated to evoke the atmosphere of the novel's setting, with period furniture and decor. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions on literary themes. Visitors can explore the garden and a small café. The house's location on Mengstraße in the heart of Lübeck's old town adds to its charm.

Don't miss

• Thomas Mann's Nobel Prize medal and diploma
• Reconstructed study of Thomas Mann
• Original first editions of 'Buddenbrooks'
• Interactive timeline of the Mann family
• Garden café with literary-themed treats

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Buddenbrookhaus

Cheapest way inLübeck Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour4.2★ · 33 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$7 per personSee dates →Best full dayLübeck Day Trip from Hamburg by Train with Private Guide & Lunch4.7★ · 17 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$401 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleLubeck Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide4.5★ · 10 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$293 per personSee dates →