Lübeck
Travel and Tourist Information
ABOVE: An aerial view of Lübeck,
Germany. (The Baltic Sea is about 15 minutes north of the city center, above the
top of the photo.)
Lübeck is an
essential stop on any tour of Northern Germany. The former "Queen of the
Hanseatic League" has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
Glance at the photo above, and you'll see a few of the things
that make Lübeck special: a compact Altstadt; a medieval street layout
surrounded by a river and harbor that once doubled as a moat; seven great
churches with spires that reach toward the Northern sky; and--a few kilometers
beyond the city center--the former fishing village of Travemünde on the Baltic
Sea, a popular beach resort that once served as Lübeck's gateway to the Hanseatic trade routes in
Northern Europe.
Some 1,300 houses, churches, and courtyards within the Altstadt
are protected historic monuments, and the town's authentic Hanseatic look and
atmosphere make it a popular destination with Germans, Scandinavians, and other
Europeans throughout much of the year--including winter, when the
Lübeck
Christmas Markets are packed with
visiting Swedes, Finns, and Germans.
I'd recommend spending at least a couple of nights in Lübeck--or
even longer, if you're interested in local boat excursions or visiting the beach
at Travemünde.
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