Lübeck Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Museum Holstentor which includes heritage architecture and wild flowers as well as a small group of people
Buddenbrooks House featuring heritage elements
Museum Holstentor showing a park and heritage architecture
Lübeck
Museum Holstentor which includes heritage architecture

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 jewellery, 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 recognisable 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 metres) long. Luebeck also features other notable museums and art galleries, including a fascinating theatre puppet museum, called TheaterFigurenMuseum.

Discover Luebeck in the state of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. The historic city is about 190 miles (300 kilometres) from BerlinOpens in a new window. Stay in comfortable accommodation, including luxurious hotels, self-catered apartments and holiday 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
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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

Schlutup

When in Schlutup, you can plan a visit to Gothmund and St. Mary's Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Schlutup

Brodten

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

Brodten
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

4 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1-5, Lübeck, SH
The price is ₹8,783 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹8,783
₹9,398 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Very good breakfast choice. Well-organised hotel."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde

Trelleborgallee 2, Travemuende, Lübeck, SH
The price is ₹11,687 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹11,687
₹12,833 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (899 reviews)
"Worst nights sleep i have had people in the corridor shouting talking loudly babies crying. Wont be back!!!!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde
Premier Inn Lübeck City Centre

Premier Inn Lübeck City Centre

Beim Retteich 20, Lubeck
The price is ₹5,654 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹5,654
₹6,049 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this property in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nature Reserve Wakenitz and Salt Storage ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
"Cool :3"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Premier Inn Lübeck City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bob W Lübeck Old Town

Bob W Lübeck Old Town

Lindenpl. 2, Lübeck, SH
Stay at this aparthotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Nature Reserve Wakenitz and Salt Storage Warehouses ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"So clean and decorated to very high standard I charming part of town right next to travel hub but so quiet"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Bob W Lübeck Old Town
Residenz am Hostentor

Residenz am Hostentor

An d. Untertrave 108, Lübeck, SH
Stay at this aparthotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Museum Holstentor and Theater Figuren Museum ...
Residenz am Hostentor
6 Person Holiday Home in Wendtorf

6 Person Holiday Home in Wendtorf

Lubeck
Stay at this apartment in Lübeck. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Travemuende Ferry Port and Baltic Station Priwall are located nearby.
6 Person Holiday Home in Wendtorf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lübeck

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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.

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