Historic Herbertstraße Gate Dismantled for Museum Display

The iconic gate of Hamburg's Herbertstraße, erected by the Nazis in 1933, will be replaced and preserved as a historical artifact.

The eastern gate of Herbertstraße, a famous street in Hamburg's red-light district, has been dismantled for restoration and museum display.
The gate, originally installed by the Nazis in 1933, served to obscure the street, which is traditionally accessible only to adult men.
Due to deterioration from prolonged use and environmental factors, the gate required urgent restoration work.
The removed gate will be exhibited at the Museum of Hamburg History as a significant piece of the city's historical narrative.
The western gate will remain on site, undergoing restoration at a later date, with temporary access restrictions in place until November 8.