Friedrich Wilhelm Sertürner(1783 to 1841), born in Neuhaus near Paderborn, learned the pharmacist's trade in Paderborn before entering the service of the Council Pharmacy at the Lange Brücke in Einbeck. Here he experimented with the long-known drug opium and isolated a substance from it which he called “sleep-inducing principle” (morphine) He had thus the first alkaloid ever discovered.
In Napoleonic times, 1809 – 1817, Sertürner ran a own pharmacy in Einbeckbefore he 1822 the town pharmacy in Hamelin could buy.
He was born in the Chapel of St. Bartholomewat the gates Einbeck's buried where a stone commemorates him today.
In Napoleonic times, 1809 – 1817, Sertürner ran a own pharmacy in Einbeckbefore he 1822 the town pharmacy in Hamelin could buy.
He was born in the Chapel of St. Bartholomewat the gates Einbeck's buried where a stone commemorates him today.
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opening hours
The memorial plaque can be viewed at any time. It is attached to the outside of the house at Lange Brücke No. 8.
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The memorial plaque can be viewed free of charge at any time.
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Children's playground (outdoor)
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Accessibility
Travel for everyone
The Long Bridge is barrier-free accessibleThere is a path along the sides of the Long Bridge and the market square that is wheelchair accessible.
However, there are cobblestones in the middle of the Long Bridge and in the middle of the market square.
However, there are cobblestones in the middle of the Long Bridge and in the middle of the market square.
Arrival & Parking
The Sertürner memorial plaque is located in the Long Bridge in Einbeck. The Long Bridge forms an extension of the market square and the beginning of the pedestrian zone in the historic old town.
Arrival by public transport:
Lange Brücke can be reached from Einbeck-Mitte train station in about 6 minutes (a 500-meter walk). From the train station, cross the traffic lights toward the ZOB (Einbeck bus station) and follow Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Straße to the Möncheplatz parking lot. From there, continue onto Lange Brücke, which leads to the market square. The memorial plaque is located on a house on the left.
By car:
Drivers can park in nearby parking lots in the city center and from there reach the Lange Brücke within about 5 - 10 minutes:
- subject to a fee / parking ticket: Tiedexer Straße, Breil, Möncheplatz, Neustädter Kirchplatz
- with parking disc (max. 2 hours): Hullerser Wall, around the Münsterkirche St. Alexandri
- free of charge: New Town Hall / Köppenweg
- Accessible parking spaces: New Town Hall / Köppenweg, Tiedexer Straße, Möncheplatz
Arrival by public transport:
Lange Brücke can be reached from Einbeck-Mitte train station in about 6 minutes (a 500-meter walk). From the train station, cross the traffic lights toward the ZOB (Einbeck bus station) and follow Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Straße to the Möncheplatz parking lot. From there, continue onto Lange Brücke, which leads to the market square. The memorial plaque is located on a house on the left.
By car:
Drivers can park in nearby parking lots in the city center and from there reach the Lange Brücke within about 5 - 10 minutes:
- subject to a fee / parking ticket: Tiedexer Straße, Breil, Möncheplatz, Neustädter Kirchplatz
- with parking disc (max. 2 hours): Hullerser Wall, around the Münsterkirche St. Alexandri
- free of charge: New Town Hall / Köppenweg
- Accessible parking spaces: New Town Hall / Köppenweg, Tiedexer Straße, Möncheplatz
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