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Lübeck has a population of about 217,000 people and is the 2nd largest city in Schleswig-Holstein. Lübeck became a major city after becoming a part of the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Lübeck later became one of the important and leading Hanseatic cities in Europe.
- Holsten Gate (Holstentor) Proudly standing guard on the western entrance to Lübeck’s Old Town, the Holsten Gate (Holstentor) is the image of Lübeck. Holstentor was built in 1464, making it more than 500 years old.
- St. Mary’s Church (Lübeck Marienkirche) You literally can’t miss St. Mary’s Church while visiting Lübeck. The church with the iconic towers is located at the highest point of the Old Town, making it visible from all over the city.
- Lübeck Cathedral (Lübecker Dom) Lübeck’s cathedral is one of the oldest monuments in the city, built back in the 12th century by Lübeck’s founder, Henry the Lion (Henry III).
- Streets of the Old Town (Altstadt) On our visits to Lübeck, we’ve spent most of our time on the island that constitutes the Old Town (Altstadt) – and most other tourists do the same with good reason.
- Altstadt. Germany’s largest historic centre is 100 hectares of historic streets under the watch of those seven spires. A classic Lübeck street scene has would be rows of Renaissance gabled houses broken by passageways.
- Holstentor. More than just a building, Holstentor, guarding the western entrance to the Old Town is a landmark known all over Germany. Started in 1464, the gate has Lübeck’s signature North German Brick Gothic design.
- St Mary’s Church. Like the Holstentor, you can’t overstate the significance of St Mary’s Church. Dating to the 13th and 14th centuries, its Brick Gothic design would be replicate at dozens of churches around the Baltic in the Middle Ages.
- Town Hall. Among Germany’s largest medieval town halls and another photogenic landmark in Lübeck, the town hall was first mentioned in 1225. It started out as a Romanesque building and you can still spot a Romanesque blind arch in the shield wall.
Lübeck – the former capital and Queen City of the Hanseatic League – was founded in the 12th century and prospered until the 16th century as the major trading centre for northern Europe. It has remained a centre for maritime commerce to this day, particularly with the Nordic countries.
Go with the flow and take a care-free stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, breathe in the history, discover art and culture in unexpected places and experience Lübeck's elixir of life - the waterways connecting Lübeck and the Baltic Sea!
Lübeck, city and major seaport, Schleswig-Holstein Land (state), northern Germany. It is located on the Trave and Wakenitz rivers, about 9 miles (14 km) from the Baltic Sea.
Lübeck is a World Heritage Site that wows visitors with its unforgettable buildings, art and culture as well as its cosy pubs and world-famous marzipan.
