Schleswig-Holstein · Germany
Lübeck
Brick-Gothic UNESCO town, marzipan, and a 45-minute escape from Hamburg.
Forty-five minutes from Hamburg by train, Lübeck is a Hanseatic city-state preserved almost whole: seven spires, the Holstentor gate on every postcard, Niederegger marzipan since 1806. Pair with a Sunday at the Baltic in Travemünde.
How to get there
| From | Car | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 1h | 45m direct | — |
| Berlin | 3h 30m | 3h | — |
| Copenhagen | 4h | 4h 30m | — |
Budget breakdown
Estimated 2-night trip for two travelers.
| Old-town hotel (2 nights) | £187 |
| Meals | £111 |
| Train tickets | £51.00 |
| Museums + harbour cruise | £34.00 |
| Estimated total | £383 |
A 2-day itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Walk the island Altstadt, climb St Petri tower for the seven-spire view.
Afternoon
Niederegger marzipan tasting, Buddenbrookhaus museum.
Evening
Schiffergesellschaft — a 16th-century sailors' guildhall dinner.
Day 2
Morning
Train to Travemünde, beach walk along the Baltic.
Afternoon
Lunch on the Promenade, ferry across the Trave.
Evening
Back to Lübeck for one last marzipan before the train home.
Best season
May–September. December for the Christmas market.
Weather
Maritime. Summer 18–22°C, breezy. Wet winters.
Where to stay
Short stays (Airbnb-style)
Guesthouses, B&Bs and cottages near Lübeck.
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Where to eat
Top-rated restaurants around Lübeck. Order in or get directions.
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