Lübeck

Travel Guide
Buddenbrooks House featuring heritage elements
Study beautiful medieval churches, wander down narrow streets in the old town and visit its many museums to learn about the history of this charming city.

Luebeck is an old city in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Its medieval history has been preserved in beautiful churches and other architectural structures. Visit a famous 15th-century city gate or admire historic buildings. The city is great for outdoor activities, such as cycling, fishing, hot air ballooning and skydiving.

Shop for hand-made jewelry, accessories and handicrafts in a local workshop or explore museums and galleries to learn about Luebeck’s history. Luebeck is a famous leading city of the Hanseatic League, a defensive and commercial confederation of merchant guilds and market towns. With many excellent cafés and restaurants in the old town, Luebeck is great for relaxing.

Holsten Gate is one of the city’s most recognizable structures. The famous city gate was built in the mid-15th century and based on Dutch models. Notice the sunken south tower and unusual leaning angle of the gate. The structural oddity is due to the foundations sinking in the marshy ground. Stop at Holsten Gate Museum to learn more about Holsten Gate and the Hanseatic League.

St Mary’s is one of Germany’s largest churches. The striking building in the old town features Gothic brick architecture and exceptional artworks. Tour the church’s interior to see the wonderful altar, the high choir and the organ. Luebeck features several other old churches, including St Peter’s, St Jacob’s and Luebeck Cathedral.

Stop at the Museum of Natural History and the Environment to see displays on the region’s plants and animals. The museum has an impressive skeleton of a sperm whale, measuring about 46 feet (14 meters) long. Luebeck also features other notable museums and art galleries, including a fascinating theater puppet museum, called TheaterFigurenMuseum.

Discover Luebeck in the state of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. The historic city is about 190 miles (300 kilometers) from Berlin. Stay in comfortable accommodations, including luxurious hotels, self-catered apartments and vacation homes.

Visit Luebeck for spectacular medieval architecture, excellent museums and cafés with pretty courtyards.

Where to stay in Lübeck

Travemuende featuring a bay or harbour

Travemuende

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Travemuende. You might want to make time for a stop at Old Lighthouse Travemuende or Baltic Station Priwall.

Travemuende
Petrikirche showing a city, heritage architecture and landscape views

Lübeck Old Town

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Lübeck Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lübeck Town Hall and Lübeck Christmas Market.

Lübeck Old Town
Old Lighthouse Travemuende featuring heritage architecture

Alt-Travemünde

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Alt-Travemünde. You might want to make time for a stop at Old Lighthouse Travemuende or Travemuende Beach.

Alt-Travemünde
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Priwall

While there might not be top attractions in Priwall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baltic Station Priwall and Priwall Beach.

Priwall
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Innenstadt

Unique features of Innenstadt include the historical sites and river views. Make a stop by Lübeck Town Hall or Lübeck Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.

Innenstadt

Brodten

While visiting Brodten, you might make a stop by sights like Travemuende Beach and Niendorf Beach.

Brodten
the niu Rig
the niu Rig
Am Bahnhof 17-19, Lübeck
The price is S$124 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$124
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Nature ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (554 reviews)
"The niu Rig greets you right when you walk out from the main train station. It could not be easier or more convenient, and is quiet on top of it. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I would definitely stay there again. The only drawbacks are the hard beds, which I often encounter in less expensive ..."

Reviewed on 12 Mar,2024

the niu Rig
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
4 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1-5, Lübeck, SH
The price is S$144 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$144
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Popular attractions Museum Holstentor and Salt Storage Warehouses ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was not ready upon check in and there are no people at the property. Also Hotels.com could not reach the hotel so they moved us to a new hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Aug,2023

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde
Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde
Trelleborgallee 2, Travemuende, Lübeck, SH
The price is S$180 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$180
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (739 reviews)
"WOULD RETURN"

Reviewed on 4 Mar,2024

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde
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Bob W Lübeck Old Town
Bob W Lübeck Old Town
Lindenpl. 2, Lübeck, SH
Stay at this aparthotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Nature Reserve Wakenitz and Salt Storage Warehouses ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Amazing place to stay!
"Amazing apartments. So clean and modern and definitely took some tips to redecorate at home. Came complete with essentials and more. Absolutely perfect for our stay and exceeded our expectations!"

Reviewed on 22 May,2023

Bob W Lübeck Old Town
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5/5 - Excellent

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27 Oct 2019

Luebeck is a wonderful place to visit ... I visit every year

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Oct 2019

Walkable, easily. The churches are stunning. Take a bus (3.20€ each way) to Travemunde.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Aug 2019

Absolutely beautiful place! I’d studied the Holy Roman Empire and the Hanseatic League for years, and it was well worth a visit. 10/10!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Apr 2019

Gorgeous place to visit, we didn’t do any of the things around Lubeck as we had already visited quite a lot of Germany, but a lovely old town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
10 Apr 2019

A lovely compact town in the north of Germany with lots of history to look at and learn about. It's old town is easily walkable, plenty of shopping facilities and cafes are available and Marzipan lovers find themselves certainly in the right spot.