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
Radisson Blu Senator Hotel

Radisson Blu Senator Hotel

5 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 6, Lübeck, SH
The price is €153 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€153
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Rich breakfast, soft beds"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Senator Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

4 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1-5, Lübeck, SH
The price is €111 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€111
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (1,002 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 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€106
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The convenience of hotel to train station was a plus and walkable to old town."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

H+ Hotel Lübeck
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 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
Apartment ferry near Moba-travel

Apartment ferry near Moba-travel

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Stay at this apartment in Lübeck. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Priwall Peninsula and Travemuende ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
"Süße und zweckmäßige Wohnung. Reicht völlig aus! Gerne wieder"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Apartment ferry near Moba-travel
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
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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