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Lübeck (pronounced [ˈlyːbɛk] ( listen)) is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, and one of the major ports of Germany. On the river Trave, it was the leading city of the Hanseatic League, and because of its extensive Brick Gothic architecture, it is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In 2015, it had a population of 218,523.
Restaurants in Lubeck
1. An der Obertrave
2. Lubecker Weihnachtsmarkt
3. Lubeck Altstadt (Lubeck Oldtown)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,063 reviews
Reviewed By ErdemUen - New York City, United States
We did a day trip to this lovely town and fell in love with its historic buildings and cute little stores! Definitely check out the view from St. Petri's church! It's worth it!
4. Marienkirche
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4.5 based on 740 reviews
Reviewed By StevenKolsteren - Groningen, The Netherlands
This is the best of the seven churches in the old centre. It has many interesting art works and details, like the modern stained glass windows with the danse macabre, but especially the architecture is wonderful. Walking through the church is worth the two euros entrance: the play of lines, decoration and light through the windows. There are panels explaining the restoration issues. Outside, there is a barrel with a playful sculpture of a devil and his funny story. Think wine bar.
5. Travemunde
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4.5 based on 743 reviews
Reviewed By EdithSie - Tostedt, Germany
Lovely beach, easily reachable by train from Hamburg Hbf. The train takes you within a couple of blocks of the beach. Very convenient. Beside a nice beach, lots of "Strandkörbe" and a great place to swim and play in the ocean, there are lots of restaurants, Eiscafés, and lots of tourist type shops to find your perfect souvenir. Lots of fun activities for the kids as well from trampoline to a big wooden ship to climb around in. Meanwhile the adults can watch the big ships come and go in and out of the harbor. Both modern and very old lighthouses complete the excursion.
6. Holstentor
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4.5 based on 1,399 reviews
Reviewed By crabscoot
I spent a few days in Hamburg and wanted to visit somewhere else. My host recommended Lubeck and off I went! It was stunning, I absolutely love it, compare to Hamburg. It is full of culture, little alley ways to walk around and visit the small city. Took about an hour from Hamburg with train. I would highly recommend this place for a day visit!
7. Rathaus
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Eisenwanderer - Berlin, Germany
This is Lubeck. Just take in the beauty of the square. Sit in one of the coffee shops and watch the people. If you come at Christmas it will be fill with the Christmas market.
8. Willy Brandt House, Lubeck
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By MarcNL015 - Delft, The Netherlands
What a magnificent place to learn about the European history of the 20th century. Just as the exhibition in Berlin I visited a few years ago, it was remarkable to realize again the impact of a true leader on the European history. Absolute must see in the city!
9. European Hansemuseum
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4.5 based on 460 reviews
The European Hansemuseum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to the history of the Hanse. A combination of staged historical scenes, cabinets with valuable original objects, the latest museum technology and interactive features enable the museum to convey an informative and fascinating impression of the world of the Hanse, whose legacy can still be felt today. Novgorod, Lübeck, Bruges, Bergen and London represent selected stages in the history of the Hanse.
Reviewed By Berninatraveller - Switzerland, null
This outstanding, modern and extremely well equiped Museum in the beautiful hanseatic town of Lübeck is a MUST if you are interested in the history of central and northern Europe. Only "but": a good portion of time is needed to appraise this complex topic. Time that is well spent!
10. St. Petri zu Lubeck
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4.0 based on 431 reviews
Reviewed By essex-hiker-biker - Berlin, Germany
If you do one thing in Lübeck, take the lift to the viewing platform at the top of the tower of this former church. The views are simply amazing and you will get a really good feel for how the old town of Lübeck is laid out.
