Duchy of Lauenburg

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Nestled between the Elbe and the Baltic Sea is the Duchy of Lauenburg, with its forests, more than 40 lakes and typical hedgerow landscapes. Its direct proximity to Hamburg, Lübeck and Schwerin makes the region a rewarding destination for an excursion. An endearing rural area appears before an exceptional backdrop. The Lauenburg Lakes Natural Park invites you to come and explore amongst its unique flora and fauna. By canoe, bicycle, on horseback or on foot – there are ways to have an active holiday here. Farmhouse cafes and shops selling farmhouse produce distinguish the rural cultural scene. The Old Salt Route tells the story of an historic trade route. Idyllic towns, Bismarck’s Sachsenwald forest, the river Elbe and the Schaalsee lake complete the picture of this diverse holiday landscape.

Getting there

Motorway links
• A1 Hamburg - Lübeck
• A20 Lübeck – Rostock
• A24 Hamburg - Berlin
• A25 Hamburg - Geesthacht

Airports
• Flughafen Lübeck / Hamburg
• Flughafen Hamburg

Train stations
• Büchen
• Lauenburg/Elbe
• Mölln
• Ratzeburg
• Schwarzenbek
• Aumühle (S-Bahn Hamburg)