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Museum Holstentor featuring heritage architecture and wildflowers as well as a small group of people
Buddenbrooks House featuring heritage elements
Museum Holstentor featuring a garden and heritage architecture
Museum Holstentor showing heritage elements and interior views
Museum Holstentor featuring heritage architecture

Luebeck Attractions

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Salt Storage Warehouses - Wander around this historic place and learn a couple of secrets from times past.

Lubeck Christmas Market - Pay a visit and learn about the significance of this place to the locals.

St. Mary's Church - Throw a bit of spirituality into your trip with a stop at this religious sanctuary.

Priwall Peninsula - If you like hanging out in the garden, this place will captivate your green thumb.

Things to Do in Luebeck with Kids

Luebeck is a fantastic destination for a family break. Bring the youngsters along and enjoy these popular family friendly experiences together:

 

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Travemuende featuring a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Priwall Peninsula

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Priwall Peninsula during your travels in Lübeck. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Priwall Peninsula
Old Lighthouse Travemuende featuring heritage architecture

Old Lighthouse Travemuende

5/5(1 review)

One of the oldest lighthouses on the German Baltic coast is a red-brick beauty containing a maritime history museum and a viewing platform with a panoramic outlook.

Old Lighthouse Travemuende
Gothmund

Gothmund

You can find out about the history of Lübeck when you stop by Gothmund. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Gothmund
Rathaus which includes outdoor eating, a city and heritage architecture

Lübeck Town Hall

5/5(2 reviews)

Inspect the mishmash of architectural styles of this town hall and join a guided tour to visit some of its elegantly decorated halls.

Lübeck Town Hall
Museum Holstentor featuring wildflowers, a garden and heritage architecture

Museum Holstentor

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Once Luebeck’s first line of defense against attackers, this landmark is now famous for its distinctive architecture and local history museum.

Museum Holstentor
Marienkirche showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

St. Mary's Church

4.5/5(10 reviews)

An austere façade, elaborate interior and interesting history make this one of the most rewarding churches to visit in Luebeck Old Town.

St. Mary's Church
European Hansemuseum featuring heritage architecture and a park

European Hansemuseum

4/5(1 review)

Delve into the remarkable merchant and maritime history of the Hanseatic League via hands-on exhibits and recreations of typical trading deals.

European Hansemuseum
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Holy Spirit Hospital

4/5(1 review)

Going to the hospital in this German town is a pleasant event. Enter this historic building to learn about its charitable era.

Holy Spirit Hospital
Salt Storage Warehouses

Salt Storage Warehouses

5/5(2 reviews)

They look like an early collection of condominiums next to a river, but their purpose was far different. Learn about this site’s long and important commercial role.

Salt Storage Warehouses

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Lübeck

Travemuende which includes a bay or harbor

Travemuende

Experience beachside bliss, heritage architecture and year-round activity in this captivating town on the Bay of Luebeck, where the Trave River meets the Baltic Sea.

Travemuende
St. Peter\'s Church which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and a city

Lübeck Old Town

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Church spires soar high above centuries-old merchant houses, which themselves house cafés, museums and shops, in this historic island district.

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

Though Priwall might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Baltic Station Priwall and Priwall Beach.

Priwall
Brodtener Steilufer mit Ostseeblick: 4 km langer Küstenstreifen; jedes Jahr wird durchschnittlich ein Meter Land durch das Meer abgebrochen
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Brodten

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

Brodten
Trave in Lübeck-Schlutup
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Schlutup

While there might not be top attractions in Schlutup, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gothmund and Lübeck Town Hall.

Schlutup
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Popular day trips from Lübeck

Timmendorfer Strand

Timmendorfer Strand

Stockelsdorf

Stockelsdorf

Photo "Bad Schwartau" by Nightflyer (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Nightflyer (CC BY)

Bad Schwartau

Photo "Dassow" by Oleg Dejan (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Oleg Dejan (CC BY)

Dassow

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Ratekau

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Photo by qwesy qwesy (CC BY)

Gross Groenau

Niendorf

Niendorf

Photo "Gross Sarau" by mroszewski (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by mroszewski (CC BY-SA)

Gross Sarau

Frequently asked questions

Is Lübeck worth visiting?
From retail therapy to history and outdoor activities, there are many great things to do in Lübeck. Don't forget to experience the area's mix of awesome sights, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Lübeck?
Kick your day off with a visit to Museum Holstentor and European Hansemuseum. Then, check out different parts of Lübeck for a quick bite and some retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Lübeck?
You can't leave without exploring Museum Holstentor, ranked the top tourist attraction in Lübeck.
Is three days enough to stay in Lübeck?
You can easily enjoy top attractions like Museum Holstentor, European Hansemuseum and Willy-Brandt-House Lübeck with a three-day trip to Lübeck. On average, many travelers book three days here. There's plenty to explore nearby too, so stick around longer and venture to Norderstedt.
Is Lübeck a walkable city?
Some leading sights in Lübeck, like Museum Holstentor and European Hansemuseum, are within walking distance. You can also enjoy several of the city's popular neighborhoods on foot. Only 1 mile from central Lübeck is St Lorenz and Lübeck Old Town is 0.1 miles away.
What are some activities to do in Lübeck with kids?
If you are after activities and attractions for all ages, we've got some fantastic ideas for what to do in Lübeck with kids.

What to do in Lübeck for adults?
Adults of all ages will find lots of things to do in Lübeck. Whether you're into the arts, outdoor activities or just love exploring new destinations, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Lübeck?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Lübeck is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on interesting neighborhoods, parks and other attractions you can enjoy without taking your wallet out. Lübeck Cathedral is one place that doesn't have an admission fee.