Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Nikolaus Lenau
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Nikolaus Lenau Marker
Zur Erinnerung an Nikolaus Lenau, der in diesem Hause 1831 und 1832 wohnte, errichtet an seinem hundertsten Geburtstag, dem 13. August 1902, von der Stadt Heidelberg.
In memory of Nikolaus Lenau, who lived in this house in 1831 and 1832, erected on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday, 13 August 1902, by the City of Heidelberg.
Erected 1902 by City of Heidelberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1902.
Location. 49° 24.702′ N, 8° 42.436′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Küchengäßchen, on the left when traveling west on Hauptstraße. The marker is located at the entrance to the building above the doorway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 146, Heidelberg BW 69117, 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: Hermann Lenz (here, next to this marker); Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano (a few steps from this marker); Robert Schumann (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Trübner (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Hauser (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Gottfried Nadler (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower (about 90 meters away); Karl Bernhard Stark (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
Also see . . . Nikolaus Lenau
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He was born at Csatád (Schadat), Kingdom of Hungary, now Lenauheim, Banat, then part of the Habsburg monarchy, now in Romania. His father, a Habsburg government official, died in 1807 in Budapest, leaving his children in the care of their mother, who remarried in 1811. In 1819 Nikolaus went to the University of Vienna; he subsequently studied Hungarian law at Pozsony (Bratislava) and then spent the next four years qualifying himself in medicine. Unable to settle down to any profession, he began writing verse. The disposition to sentimental melancholy inherited from his mother, stimulated by disappointments in love and by the prevailing fashion of the romantic school of poetry, descended into gloom after his mother's death in 1829.(Submitted on February 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Nikolaus Lenau Marker
The marker is located at the entrance to the building above the doorway. The Hermann Lenz marker is located to the left side of the doorway.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Nikolaus Lenau Marker
The view of the building from across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
