Lübeck

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Museum Holstentor which includes wild flowers and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Buddenbrooks House featuring heritage elements
Museum Holstentor which includes a park and heritage architecture
Lübeck
Museum Holstentor which includes 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 jewellery, 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 metres) long. Luebeck also features other notable museums and art galleries, including a fascinating theatre puppet museum, called TheaterFigurenMuseum.

Discover Luebeck in the state of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. The historic city is about 190 miles (300 kilometres) 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 featuring 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

Lübeck Old Town is noteworthy for its historic 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

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

Brodten

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

Brodten

Schlutup

While there might not be top attractions in Schlutup, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gothmund and St. Mary's Church.

Schlutup
Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde

Trelleborgallee 2, Travemuende, Lübeck, SH
The price is CA $239 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $239
CA $266 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (889 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a great location, but the hotel is quite old fashioned and could do with some updating."

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2024

Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde
H+ Hotel Lübeck

H+ Hotel Lübeck

Am Bahnhof 12-14, Lübeck, SH
The price is CA $157 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $157
CA $168 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The convenience of hotel to train station was a plus and walkable to old town."

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2025

H+ Hotel Lübeck
Holiday Inn Luebeck by IHG

Holiday Inn Luebeck by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Travemuender Allee 3, Lübeck, SH
The price is CA $179 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $179
CA $207 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very close to Luebeck centre, easy and pleasant walk across the bridge at Burgtor..."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Luebeck by IHG
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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 May 28, 2025

Bob W Lübeck Old Town
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
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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 Jul. 19, 2025

Travemünde, sea view from the balcony, free garage parking, Smart TV, W-Lan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 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 Jul. 22, 2025

Barrier-free first floor holiday apartment Lübeck
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