The Exhibition

On the occasion of his 500th birthday, the Segeberg Museum is showing an exhibition about Heinrich Rantzau and his traces in Bad Segeberg. For the influential advisor to the Danish king, who shaped an entire era in the history of Schleswig-Holstein through his power, education and wealth, Segeberg was the place where he resided and lived for more than four decades. Based on locations, exhibits and buildings that he created here or that are reminiscent of him, it conveys a picture of his life and work against the background of his time. In addition to the display boards and exhibits, working materials are available for the school. They offer students an opportunity to engage with a national historical topic that provides fundamental insights into the creation of our modern world.

The exhibition can be viewed on site in the Rantzau room of the community center and is available online on these pages. Visitors will find additional exhibits in the museum. We look forward to your visit!

The Topics

Overview about important events in the life of Heinrich Rantzaus.

The Rantzaus belonged to the Holstein nobility and became the richest and most powerful family in the country.

Heinrich Rantzau made a career as bailiff of Segeberg and governor of the danish king.

Heinrich Rantzau had a pyramid and an obelisk built in Segeberg. Today a chapel and the remains of the obelisk remind us of his buildings.

Heinrich Rantzau promoted and enriched the cultural life of his homeland. In his thinking he was far ahead of his aristocratic peers.

Excursion into the Middle Ages: Heinrich Rantzau had a tablet made that shows the story of the murder of Count Adolf VI.

Under construction: What experts and interested parties think about Heinrich Rantzau (interviews)

Under construction: In this Quiz you can test your knowledge about Heinrich Rantzau.

Materials for School

Under construction: Worksheets for pupils (Download)

Under construction: Didactic notes for teachers (Download)

About us

The exhibition is a joint project of the Bad Segeberg Museum and the 500 Years of Heinrich Rantzau Office:

  • Concept, content and design: Ulrich Vogel from the 500 Years of Heinrich Rantzau Office
  • Accompaniment and translation into English: Paul Jeute, head of the Museum Segeberger Bürgerhaus