German Masonic Lodges
Germany has no less than 5 Grand Lodges recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England. Together, they have formed a confederation known as the United Grand Lodges of Germany – Freimaurerei in Deutschland – www.freimaurer.org.
The confederation represents German Freemasonry to foreign institutions (other Grand Lodges) and the German public. Yet, the member Grand Lodges are autonomous in their internal affairs and in the manner of teaching.
The five member Grand Lodes are:
The Grand National Mother Lodge, "The Three Globes"
Große National Mutterloge zu den drei Weltkugeln
GNML 3WK
Founded in 1740 in Berlin by Frederick the Great of Prussia.
The Grand Landlodge of the Freemasons of Germany
Große Landesloge der Freimaurer von Deutschland
GLL FvD
Founded in 1770.
Belongs to the Christian orientation of Freemasonry with the Scandinavian Grand Lodges in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. Works the Swedish Rite.
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Germany
Großloge der Alten Freien und Angenommenen Maurer von Deutschland
GL AFuAMvD
Founded in 1949.
The Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany
GL BFG
The first British style lodge was founded in Düsseldorf in 1957. The Grand Lodge was later founded in 1980.
