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

Brodten

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

Brodten

Schlutup

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

Schlutup
Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde

Trelleborgallee 2, Travemuende, Lübeck, SH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.361.451 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.361.451
Rp3.710.244 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (889 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a great location, but the hotel is quite old fashioned and could do with some updating."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde
H+ Hotel Lübeck

H+ Hotel Lübeck

Am Bahnhof 12-14, Lübeck, SH
The price is Rp1.829.681 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.829.681
Rp1.957.758 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The convenience of hotel to train station was a plus and walkable to old town."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

H+ Hotel Lübeck
Holiday Inn Luebeck by IHG

Holiday Inn Luebeck by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Travemuender Allee 3, Lübeck, SH
The price is Rp2.085.984 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.085.984
Rp2.421.164 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very close to Luebeck centre, easy and pleasant walk across the bridge at Burgtor..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Luebeck by IHG
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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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Nature Reserve Wakenitz and Salt Storage Warehouses ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
"Lovely apartment, cleverly modernised in a building with character. Very easy and helpful communication before and during my stay. Close to the railway and bus stations."

Reviewed on 28 May 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
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