The great poet Heinrich Heine is a true "Düsseldorfer Jong". Born in the old town in 1797, he often raved about his native city in his works.

The Heinrich Heine Institute houses the world's only permanent exhibition on the life and work of Heinrich Heine, who died in 1856 in his adopted home of Paris. You can take a look inside on our digital 3D tour.

Located near Heine's birthplace, the museum displays around 250 exhibits in nine rooms, including the manuscript of the "Loreley", a lock of hair and the poet's death mask as well as his famous portrait by Gottlieb Gassen. There is a special focus on the creation of Heine's literary works.