Montblanc is marking the fourth anniversary of MONTBLANC HAUS in Hamburg, a purpose built home for the Maison’s writing culture that sits beside its historic Manufacture for Montblanc Writing Instruments and invites visitors to rediscover the power of putting pen to paper.

A landmark dedicated to writing in Hamburg

Opened to the public on 16 May 2022, MONTBLANC HAUS was conceived as a destination “built to inspire writing,” tracing the brand’s journey from an early 20th century Hamburg start up to a global luxury house. Located at Hellgrundweg in the Altona/Lurup area, the building stands directly next to the factory where Montblanc fountain pens, including the Meisterstück, have been produced for over a century.

Designed by Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, the 4,390 square metre structure combines a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibition spaces, a boutique, café, writing studio and meeting rooms in a single volume whose stepped, “ink line” façade nods subtly…