Lübeck

Lübeck Holstentor

Narrow alleys and old houses, salty air and proud sailors, marzipan and maritime flair – that’s what Lübeck and Travemünde are made of! Into the winding alleys of the old town you go. These have been designated a world cultural heritage site by UNSECO. Onward through hidden passages and courtyards to the beautiful relics on show in the Anker museum harbour. Step inside the Buddenbrooks and Günter Grass houses to discover art and literature from a new perspective. Finish at the most beautiful Christmas markets in the north – whilst all the time taking in that fresh sea air.

 

Sights of interest and places to visit
 

Holsten Gate
Behind the thick walls of this famous symbol of Lübeck lies the exhibition ‘The Hanseatic League – the power of trade’. The Lübeck tradesman of the Middle Ages invites you into his fascinating world of long-distance trade and shipping. 

Buddenbrook House
Heinrich and Thomas Mann are amongst the city’s most famous sons. The Buddenbrooks house has been dedicated to the two authors and the Buddenbrook family from Thomas Mann’s novel since 1993.

Günter Grass House
The artist’s residence: it is dedicated to the multi-talented winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Günter Grass. In addition to the remarkable exhibition of manuscripts, pictures and sculptures, the building serves as a forum for literature and fine arts.

Willy-Brandt House
The Chancellor Willy Brandt Foundation created a memorial to this famous son of Lübeck in December 2007. The life and work of the former German Chancellor are honoured in the Willy Brandt House. After Thomas Mann and Günter Grass, a third Nobel Prize winner whose life is closely linked to Lübeck has received a unique memorial and centre of documentation.

Heiligen Geist Hospital
Alongside magnificent churches, the Lübeck residents also built the Heiligen Geist Hospital (Holy Ghost Hospital), where the sick and elderly were already treated as early as the Middle Ages. Around Christmas time you can experience the enchanting medieval atmosphere of the arches at the unique arts and crafts market.

Town hall
The dark tiles of the town hall stand out noticeably from the otherwise classic red construction. The patricians extended it consistently, adding the magnificent facade with its wind holes, the small decorative balcony and the three turrets, or so-called ‘giants’.
 

Regional location of the town
 

• Baltic coast

Getting there
 

Motorway links
Whichever part of Germany you are travelling from – these are the simplest routes to Lübeck.

• From the north
  A1 from Puttgarden to Lübeck
   
• From the east:
  A20 to Lübeck
  A24 from Berlin, change at Hamburg
   
• From the south:
  A7 from Hanover – Hamburg to Lübeck
   
• From the west:
  A1 from Bremen – Hamburg to Lübeck

Ferry companies

• Finnlines (Lübeck – Finnland)
• TT-Line (Travemünde – Trelleborg)
• Skand-Link (Travemünde – Malmö)

Airports

• Lübeck/Hamburg Airport
• Jet 2.com
• Ryanair
• Wizz Air

Train station

• Lübeck train station
  Distance: 0.8 km
  High-speed ICE trains do stop here
   

Information for bus tourism companies
 

Bus parking places

• Willy-Brandt-Allee, next to the Music and Conference Hall
  37 car spaces and 24 bus/lorry spaces
   

Bus repair garage / breakdown assistance

• Autohof
  BAB-Abfahrt Lübeck-Mitte
  Bei der Lohmühle 54
  23554 Lübeck
  Mon. – Fr. 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
  Sat. 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
  Sun. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
  BW: 1 lorry/bus washing station
  TE: Bus toilet waste disposal
   
• Baltic Wash
  Gewerbegebiet Roggenhorst
  Reepschlägerstr. 27–31
  23556 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 898 877
  BW: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Sat. 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
   
• Gödecke Eurotrans
  Gewerbegebiet Roggenhorst
  Stellmacherstr. 6–12
  23556 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 899 090
  BW: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m.–4.45 p.m.
   

• Volvo Truck Center Hamburg-Betrieb Lübeck
  Rapsacker 5
  23556 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 895 074
  Emergency assistance: +49 (0) 08 00 - 181 03 00 (Volvo Action Service)
   
• MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Vertrieb GmbH
  Kürschnerwende 2
  23556 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 899 510
  Emergency assistance: +49 (0) 180 - 535 333, 24h service
   
• SCANIA OMNIBUS-WERKSTATT
  Siegfried Schneider KG
  Autobahnabfahrt Moisling
  Spenglerstr. 57–63
  23556 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 879 47 01, 24h
   
• Stadtverkehr Lübeck GmbH
  Ratekauer Weg 1–7
  23554 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 888 29 10
   

Bus washing station

• Gödecke Eurotrans
  Gewerbegebiet Roggenhorst
  Stellmacherstr. 6–12
  23556 Lübeck
  Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 899 090
  BW: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m.–4.45 p.m.
   

Public toilets

• Willy-Brandt-Allee, right next to the bus parking spaces
• Central bus station, Hansestrasse
• Wallstrasse
• Kanalstrasse
• An der Obertrave

Permitted stop for getting on and off

Travemünde:

• At the old lighthouse, opposite the passenger ferry to Priwall

 
Lübeck:

• Beckergrube, in front of the Possehlhaus
• An der Untertrave, junction Braunstrasse, at the area marked as a jetty, 10 minutes
• Wallstrasse, opposite Heick & Schmaltz

Other information

• The journey from Travemünde to Lübeck city centre takes around 20 minutes.
• Travel guides available for up to 50 people, price €65 for up to 2 hours, plus €15 per extra hour Phone: +49 (0) 451 - 889 97 00