Lubecker Altstadt

Welcome to the Lübecker Altstadt, the historical heart of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Founded in the 12th century and now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this island city is one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles…

The Holstentor, or Holsten Gate, is the undisputed symbol of Lübeck and the first major 'eye-catcher' for visitors arriving from the west. Built between 1464 and 1478, this late Gothic twin-towered gate was once the third gate in…

St. Mary’s Church (Marienkirche) is a monument of high architectural importance, considered the 'mother' of Northern German Brick Gothic. …

Located in the Market Square, Lübeck’s Rathaus (Town Hall) is one of the oldest and most significant secular buildings in Germany. It represents an 'architectural blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles,' with its construction…

Beyond the grand monuments lie Lübeck’s most charming and 'off the beaten track' features: the Ganghäuser, or alley houses. These are tiny dwellings built within the backyards of larger merchant houses, accessible only through…

No visit to Lübeck is complete without acknowledging its most famous export: Marzipan. The city has been a world center for this almond-based confection since the Middle Ages, with the Niederegger company being the most famous…

While Lübeck is deeply rooted in the Middle Ages, it also possesses a vibrant contemporary cultural scene. The 'Professor' highlights the TheaterFigurenMuseum (Puppet Theater Museum), which is 'by far my favorite place in the…

As we conclude our journey through the Lübecker Altstadt, we are left with a profound sense of the 'harmony inside, peace outside' that has defined this city for centuries. We have walked from the iconic leaning towers of the…