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Welcome to Lübeck

Joyful, lively, serene - that's Lübeck's heartbeat, which pulsates through the winding streets of the Old Town island and fills the impressive brick architecture with life. Our Nordic beauty, with all the charm of the original port city, welcomes you openly with its motto "Concordia domi foris pax" - harmony inside, peace outside. A feeling of community accompanies you on your way past the red brick historical monuments: here we look out for each other and are always happy to welcome friends from near and far.

Go with the flow and take a care-free stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, breathe in the history, discover art and culture in unexpected places and experience Lübeck's elixir of life - the waterways connecting Lübeck and the Baltic Sea! Here, you are always welcome!

spires characterise Lübeck's famous silhouette.

winding alleys and beautiful courtyards can still be discovered today

was the year, when UNESCO awarded Lübeck's Old Town the status of a Heritage Site

Discover

After all, you cannot be totally indifferent towards a town, that you dedicate a book with elevenhundred pages to.

Thomas Mann, 1903

World Heritage

The Old Town - treasure-filled island awarded by UNESCO in 1987.

Museum Harbour

Home to more than 20 lovingly preserved traditional ships.

Holsten Gate

The late-Gothic building is one of the remains of the fortifications.

5 Gothic churches

Unique and proud landmarks of Lübeck's eventful history.

Our culture magazine

Stories and people from Lübeck are featured in our blog Lübeck ZWISCHENZEILEN. Yes, indeed, Zwischenzeilen is one of those German words, which are hard to pronounce. Like giving it a try? ˈt͡svɪʃn̩ ˈt͡saɪ̯lən

Lübeck - Surrounded by water

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