Lübeck Trip Overview
We invite you into a journey to the “City of Seven Spires” or the “Gateway to the North”! Discover the charm of the hanseatic city of Lübeck with its unique architecture, especially
significant to its appointment as the first German UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Admire the skyline of Lübeck, decorated with the 5 main churches, the world-famous Holsten Gate and the brick Merchants’ houses, all signifiers of the hundred-year- long history of this Baltic Sea city. Follow the footsteps of the famous writers Thomas and Heinrich Mann, wander the wonderful little streets, take pictures of the decorated houses and hear interesting stories about the history of the city. Overall, Lübeck is a great place to visit, check out some history and devour some marzipan because, we forgot to mention but, Lübeck is the birthplace of this sweet treat.
You will see:
• Holsten Gate
• Traditional Merchants’ houses
• Salt storehouses
• St. Mary’s Church
• Town Hall
• Buddenbrock House
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Lübeck, Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
We invite you into a journey to the “City of Seven Spires” or the “Gateway to the North”! Discover the charm of the hanseatic city of Lübeck with its unique architecture, especially
significant to its appointment as the first German UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Admire the skyline of Lübeck, decorated with the 5 main churches, the world-famous Holsten Gate and the brick Merchants’ houses, all signifiers of the hundred-year- long history of this Baltic Sea city. Follow the footsteps of the famous writers Thomas and Heinrich Mann, wander the wonderful little streets, take pictures of the decorated houses and hear interesting stories about the history of the city. Overall, Lübeck is a great place to visit, check out some history and devour some marzipan because, we forgot to mention but, Lübeck is the birthplace of this sweet treat.
You will see:
• Holsten Gate
• Traditional Merchants’ houses
• Salt storehouses
• St. Mary’s Church
• Town Hall
• Buddenbrock House
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museum Holstentor, Holstentorplatz, 23552 Lübeck, Germany
We will begin our adventurous walk at the famous Holsten Gate, the world-famous symbol of hanseatic self-assurance which was the motif on the German banknote of 50 Marks until a redesign following German reunification in 1990.
We continue to the Salt storehouses, six historic brick buildings from the 16th–18th century, past the former industrial heart of the city, the Port of Lübeck. Our next point of interest is the famous traditional hanseatic Town Hall. It was built in the 13th century in the market square of the old town, and it’s dark brick construction makes for a stark contrast with the surrounding red-brick building.
Next we visit St. Mary’s Church, a fine brick gothic building, the third largest church in Germany. This Lutheran church full of art and atmosphere, with a very beautiful Chapel of Memory was constructed between 1250 and 1350. Outside St Mary Church, you can take a picture with the little devil, while our guide will tell you his funny story.
We will end our tour with a stroll through the famous streets and the decorated houses at Buddenbrook House, dedicated to the two writers Heinrich and Thomas Mann, and the “Buddenbrooks”.
Duration: 2 hours
