Attractions in Lübeck
Outdoor recreation can be found at one of the many lush parks or gardens in the area or enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride along the waterfront. Shoppers can stroll the streets by the Town Hall to hunt for special treasures, but before leaving the city, you should stop by a café or coffee shop in a refurbished house in the Old Town area to sample some Lübecker Marzipan (a sweet that’s a local specialty) or to sip on some Lübecker Rotspon (a wine for which the city is also famous).
The most interesting sites are gathered in the Old Town and easily to visit walking around!
The Holsten Gate: City History Museum and one of the most impressive architectural sites in this austere city, comprised of two circular towers constructed between 1469 and 1478
The Town Hall: Still in use for meetings of the senate and citizens' conferences
Burgkloster: Restored Dominican abbey where the famous big Lübeck coin treasury and various art and archaeological exhibitions can be seen
St. Marien Church with the famous Buxtehude organ
Buddenbrock House: Exhibition on the life and work of Heinrich and Thomas Mann
St. Katharinen Church and Museum: Cycle of figures by E. Barlach and G. Marcks, including a painting by Tintoretto
St. Annen Museum: Collection of church art, 15C and 16C altars, located in the late Gothic buildings of the St. Annen monastery
Museum of PuppetryNiederegger Marzipansalon: Marzipan is Lübeck´s best-known delicacy and on display here where you an also purchase all thinkable creations. Try Lübecker Nusstorte!
The Harbor: Lübeck´s beautiful Harbor between Holstentorbrücke and Hubbrücke where the Oldtime sailing ships recall the old days when the ships of the Hanseatic League used to lie here to take on freight or deliver goods into the nearby warehouses, the place where the city´s wealth and power had their origin, offers a lot of tours.Küsel summer cottage: The former Küsel summer cottage stands out like a relic from long gone days. It was built in 1756, when there used to be exclusive summer residences at this former suburb.Travemünde the charming seaside resort is awaiting your visit and worthwhile an overnight stay.
The Hansa Park leisure park in Sierksdorf on the Baltic coast is also worth visiting particularly for families. The lakes of Lauenburg and the lovely landscape of Swiss Holstein are marvelous regions and awaiting you, too.
