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Wachholtz Verlag

A publishing house with a long tradition in northern Germany, offering print and online media on the culture, history, and society of the region.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Wachholtz Verlag is a publishing house with a long tradition in northern Germany. It offers a broad spectrum of high-quality print and online media with regional, national, and international reach. Its books focus on the culture, history, and society of northern Germany. Founded in 1924 by newspaper publisher Karl Wachholtz in Neumünster, it was family-owned for nearly 90 years until it was taken over by publisher Sven Murmann in 2012. As of March 1, 2024, the Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft in Baden-Baden took over the scientific book program of Wachholtz Verlag.

History

Wachholtz Verlag was founded in 1924 by newspaper publisher Karl Wachholtz in Neumünster. A second location in Hamburg was opened in 1927. For nearly 90 years, the publishing house remained in family hands until it was taken over by publisher Sven Murmann in 2012. With effect from March 1, 2024, Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft in Baden-Baden took over the scientific book program of Wachholtz Verlag.

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