Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe
Robinson-Crusoe-Haus
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Robinson-Crusoe-House
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
1. Robinson-Crusoe-Haus / Robinson-Crusoe-House Marker
Erbaut im Jahre 1931 nach der Idee von Ludwig Roselius von dem Bremer Architekten Karl von Weihe. Die Romangestalt Robinson Crusoe von Daniel Defoe gab diesem Haus seinen Namen. Robinsons Vater soll ein Bremer gewesen sein. Die Figur des Robinson stand für Roselius exemplarisch für hanseatischen Pioniergeist und Tatendrang. 1944 zerstört und bis 1954 wiederaufgebaut. Im Treppenhaus kann man die Geschichte Robinson Crusoes auf geschnitzten Holztafeln von Theodor Schultz-Walbaum bewundern.
Built in 1931 by the Bremen architect Karl von Weihe on the basis of Ludwig Roselius' idea. This house owes its name to Daniel Defoe's literary character Robinson Crusoe. It is supposed that Robinson's father was a citizen of Bremen. Robinson's character was a prime example of Hanseatic pioneering spirit and thirst for action to Ludwig Roselius. The building was destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt until 1954. The story of Robinson Crusoe is told on the staircase on wood panels carved by Theodor Schultz-Walbaum.
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Location. 53° 4.491′ N, 8° 48.324′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Böttcherstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Böttcherstraße 1, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haus Atlantis / House Atlantis (here, next to this marker); Haus des Glockenspiels / Glockenspiel House (a few steps from this marker); Condor Rekordflug / Condor Record Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Gluckhenne / The Broody Hen (within shouting distance of this marker); Roselius-Haus / Roselius House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus St. Petrus / St Petrus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus der Sieben Faulen / House of the Seven Lazy Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Paula Becker-Modersohn Haus / Paula Becker-Modersohn House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.
Also see . . .
1. Robinson Crusoe House (Wikipedia). Overview:
Robinson Crusoe House (German: Robinson-Crusoe-Haus)(Submitted on November 9, 2025.)is a stepped-gabled house on Böttcherstraße in the old town district of Bremen, Germany. It was built by the prosperous coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius who admired the pioneering spirit of Daniel Defoe's fictional hero Robinson Crusoe.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 20252. Robinson-Crusoe-Haus / Robinson-Crusoe-House Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the right side of the passageway.
2. No. 1 Robinson Crusoe House (Böttcherstraße Archiv). Intro:
With the Robinson Crusoe House at the south-western end, Böttcherstrasse reaches its conclusion, both in terms of construction and time. Less than a year passed between the building application on July 11, 1930 and the final inspection of the interior on July 3, 1931. It is the least known house on Böttcherstrasse.(Submitted on November 9, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
3. Robinson-Crusoe-Haus / Robinson-Crusoe-House Marker - wider view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
4. Robinson-Crusoe-House (L) and Atlantis House (R), as seen from Martinistraße
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
