Holiday in Lübeck

What makes Lübeck special as a destination?

Lübeck was once the powerful queen of the Hanse and still impresses today with one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Northern Europe. The entire old town island, surrounded by the Trave and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The iconic Holstentor, a landmark of the city and one of the most famous city gates in Germany, has welcomed visitors since 1478. Seven Gothic brick churches shape the majestic silhouette of the Hanseatic city. The St. Mary's Church, with the highest brick vault in the world, served as a model for over 70 churches in the Baltic Sea region. In the cobbled streets, the famous alleys and courtyards hide — once residential quarters for the poorer population, today idyllic oases of tranquility. Lübeck is the city of Nobel Prize winners in literature: Thomas Mann and Willy Brandt were born here, and Günter Grass lived and worked in the Hanseatic city. The Buddenbrook House, the Günter Grass House, and the Willy Brandt House offer deep insights into the lives and works of these personalities. Niederegger marzipan is world-famous and has been produced in Lübeck since 1806 — the main house at the market with its marzipan salon is a must-visit. The banks of the Trave invite for walks, and excursion boats travel to Travemünde on the Baltic Sea. With its rich cultural heritage, North German flair, and culinary delights, Lübeck is a gem on the Baltic Sea.