Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Ernst Toller
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Ernst Toller Marker
Hier wohnte 1917 in seiner Studienzeit
Ernst Toller
(1893-1939)
In Heidelberg trat Toller gegen den Krieg auf. Der Münchener Räterepublik diente er in führenden Positionen. Seine späteren Dramen reflektieren die Notwendigkeit und das Scheitern der Revolution.
Here lived in 1917, during his student years, Ernst Toller (1893–1939). In Heidelberg, Toller spoke out against the war. He served in leading positions in the Munich Soviet Republic. His later dramas reflect both the necessity and the failure of the revolution.
Erected 2003 by Stadt Heidelberg. (Marker Number 203.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 49° 24.608′ N, 8° 42.173′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Friedrichstraße just south of Landfriedstraße, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Friedrichstraße 8, 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: Joseph Victor von Scheffel (here, next to this marker); Anna Blum (within shouting distance of this marker); Providenzkirche / Church of Providence (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Heinrich Voß (about 150 meters away); Magnus Hirschfeld (about 150 meters away); Karl Jaspers (about 180 meters
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Also see . . . Ernst Toller. Wikipedia
Ernst Toller (1 December 1893 – 22 May 1939) was a German author, playwright, left-wing politician and revolutionary, known for his Expressionist plays. He served in 1919 for six days as President of the short-lived Bavarian Soviet Republic, after which he became the head of its army. He was imprisoned for five years for his part in the armed resistance by the Bavarian Soviet Republic to the central government in Berlin. While in prison Toller wrote several plays that gained him international renown. They were performed in London and New York City as well as in Berlin.(Submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
In 1933 Toller was exiled from Germany after the Nazis came to power. He did a lecture tour in 1936–1937 in the United States and Canada, settling in California for a while before going to New York. He joined other exiles there. He committed suicide in May 1939.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Ernst Toller Marker
This marker is the lower of the two; the Joseph Victor von Scheffel marker is positioned above it.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Ernst Toller Marker
The view of the markers and building along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
