Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Hermann Lenz
(1913-1998)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Hermann Lenz Marker
im Sommersemester 1935
Hermann Lenz
(1913-1998)
Geboren in Stuttgart, studierte der Schriftsteller Hermann Lenz in Heidelberg und München Kunstgeschichte und Germanistik. Er schrieb Gedichte und Prosa. In dem Roman „Andere Tage" (1968) erzählt er von seiner Zeit in Heidelberg.
In this house, during the summer semester of 1935, lived Hermann Lenz (1913–1998). Born in Stuttgart, the writer Hermann Lenz studied art history and German studies in Heidelberg and Munich. He wrote poetry and prose. In his novel Other Days (1968), he recounts his time in Heidelberg.
Erected 2003 by Stadt Heidelberg. (Marker Number 101.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 49° 24.703′ N, 8° 42.435′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Küchengäßchen
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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: Nikolaus Lenau (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 . . . Hermann Lenz. Wikipedia
Hermann Karl Lenz (26 February 1913 – 12 May 1998) was a German writer of poetry, stories, and novels. A major part of his work is a series of nine semi-autobiographical novels centring on his alter ego "Eugen Rapp", a cycle that is also known as the Schwäbische Chronik ("Swabian Chronicle").(Submitted on February 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Lenz had been a German POW in U.S. custody during World War II. He received over 15 literary awards. Archives of his writings include some letters exchanged with his fellow writers Paul Celan and Peter Handke and others (see below: "Correspondence").
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 60 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
