Lübeck

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Museum Holstentor featuring heritage architecture and wild flowers as well as a small group of people
Buddenbrooks House featuring heritage elements
Museum Holstentor featuring heritage architecture and a park
Lübeck
Museum Holstentor featuring 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 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 BerlinOpens in a new window. 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 showing 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 showing 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 €204 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€204
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (887 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
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

4 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1-5, Lübeck, SH
The price is €99 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€99
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great location
"Hotel is very short walk into town. Dtaff all very polite in texeption. Did find dinner in the restaurant very very slow service but food was excellent. Room with view over river very nice. Cant believe there is no a/c though"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
H+ Hotel Lübeck

H+ Hotel Lübeck

Am Bahnhof 12-14, Lübeck, SH
The price is €106 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€106
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The convenience of hotel to train station was a plus and walkable to old town."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

H+ Hotel Lübeck
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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 ...
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
Barrier-free first floor holiday apartment Lübeck

Barrier-free first floor holiday apartment Lübeck

Lübeck
Stay at this apartment in Lübeck. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Nature Reserve Wakenitz and Salt Storage Warehouses are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
No internet, no microwave, no smart TVs, dryer is coin op
"We stayed at this vacation rental while on vacation. I work remotely in the evenings. I tried to get on the internet but couldn't find any Wi-Fi passwords. I messaged the host, and he informed me that he hadn't signed up for internet yet. Then, instead of offering help or suggestions, he immediately ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Barrier-free first floor holiday apartment Lübeck
Travemünde, sea view from the balcony, free garage parking, Smart TV, W-Lan

Travemünde, sea view from the balcony, free garage parking, Smart TV, W-Lan

Lübeck
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Travemuende Ferry Port and Travemuende Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Sehr schöne Wohnung, tolle Lage
"Ich möchte mich den Bewertungen anschließen und fand den Aufenthalt super schön. Die Wohnung ist sehr schön. Es wäre toll, wenn man für Vorräte wie Lebensmittel etc. Stauraum in der Küche hätte, der Duschkopf könnte auch gerne erneuert werden und schön wäre es auch gewesen, wenn die Terrasse gepflegt ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Travemünde, sea view from the balcony, free garage parking, Smart TV, W-Lan
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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