House and memorial of the writer Arno Schmidt in Bargfeld, which can only be visited on a guided tour after prior booking.
May 23, 2026 – June 25, 2027
The exhibition in the Stiftungshaus in Bargfeld is devoted to the design of covers and bindings of Arno Schmidt's books. Visits are only possible by prior appointment.
The writer Arno Schmidt (1914–1979) lived with his wife Alice in the heath village of Bargfeld near Celle from 1958 until his death. His late major works were written here, including the monumental "Zettel’s Traum."
After Alice Schmidt's death in 1983, the Arno Schmidt Stiftung, which she had founded in 1981 together with Jan Philipp Reemtsma, became the sole heir to the rights to the complete works. The foundation administers the estate of both spouses, looks after the house, garden, grave and archive, and runs the Arno Schmidt Gedächtnisstätte (memorial site).
Visitors can get to know the house on a guided tour. Exhibitions on his life and work are also shown in the foundation house. Scholars and writers can use the library of primary and secondary literature on Schmidt after registering.
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Bahnhof Eschede · 10 km
Not reachable by public transport. The nearest train station is in Eschede.
Bargfeld lies on the L 282 road between Celle and Wittingen and is signposted from Eldingen.
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| Good to know | The house can only be visited on a guided tour after prior booking. The foundation handles visitor services; phone 05148-92040. |
