10 Best Things To Do In Lubeck, Germany

1. Passat

The Passat is a four-mast ship and one of the Flying P-Liners that has been preserved by the Germans. Launched in 1911, the Passat is one of the famous museum ships that has been frequented by a lot of visitors. On your visit, you can visit the ship in its entirety, from walking on its deck to going inside the cabin; the radio room and the galley will surely pique your interest. The detailed exhibition shows the ship when it was in its sailing days and provides a lot of information.

Passat

Address: Am Priwallhafen 16, 23570 Lübeck, Germany

Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Website: Passat (in German)

2. Travemunde

Travemunde is a beautiful beach in Lubeck that offers you the chance to watch ships and ferries. You will also find ducks and swans leisurely swimming in the sea. The lighthouse here is the oldest on the German Baltic coast; another attraction that pulls travelers is the four-masted Passat barque.

Travemunde

Address: Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

3. Urban Apes Kletterzentrum

The Urban Apes Kletterzentrum will bring out the inner child and let you have fun without worrying. The climbing centre is meant for all, even if you are a novice in climbing. You can always find fellow climbers around, so going alone is never a problem here. If you are new to climbing, a half day acquainting session would be the ideal one for you. Let your inner Tarzan out here.

Urban Apes Kletterzentrum

Address: Bei der Gasanstalt 5, 23560 Lübeck, Germany

Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm and Fri - Sun: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Contact: +49 45161915740

Website: Urban Apes Kletterzentrum (in German)

4. Holstentor

This gothic-looking city gate is one of the highlights of Lubeck. The gate is attractive to look at and you sure should not miss it. Inside the gate, there is a three-story museum that is very interesting. The most notable part of the museum is the miniature of the city built by school children.

Holstentor

Address: Holstentorplatz, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Contact: +49 4511224129

Website: Holstentor

5. Heiligen-Geist-Hospital

Heiligen-Geist-Hospital is a predecessor to our modern hospitals. This cathedral that dates back to the 12th-century served as a hospital during the war and did not belong to the church. Today, it is a delight for architecture and history lovers. A part of the complex now hosts the Christmas market.

Heiligen-Geist-Hospital

Address: Koberg 11, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

Contact: +49 4517995610

6. Buddenbrookhaus

The Buddenbrookhaus is the former home of Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann and his family. The house is named after his novel of a wealthy Lubeck family, The Buddenbrooks. If you have read the novel, walking into and around the house would be like walking directly into the novel. You can see and experience all the setting of The Buddenbrooks. If you have not read the book, it does not matter because the whole house is so interesting and you will be curious to know more. You might just pick up the novel and start reading it after your visit. The museum also shows the life of Thomas Mann and his family. An interesting visit to know more about history and literature.

Buddenbrookhaus

Address: Mengstraße 4, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Contact: +49 4511224190

Website: Buddenbrookhaus (in German)

7. Marchenwald

Another one of Lubeck’s wonders, the Marchenwald provides a forest setting and fulfills your wish of exploring a forest. This is a wonderful place to visit with your children below 12 years; they will absolutely love the whole setting and the slides. There is a small rollercoaster too, that is interesting for the kids. Be sure to take your kids on a visit.

Marchenwald

Address: Kräuterstraße 39, 82515 Wolfratshausen, Germany

Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Contact: +49 81713855838

Website: Marchenwald

8. Zaubertheater Luebeck

This little theatre will give you one of the best theatre experiences in your life. The seating capacity is of only about 20 people, which means everyone is really close to the stage. The theatre will, however, move to a new location, which means the capacity will be more. The new location, in October, will be Becker pit 87. This place will surely give you and your family or friends a great time.

Zaubertheater Luebeck

Address: Zaubertheater Lübeck GbR, Mengstraße 17, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

Contact: +49 45198988740

Website: Zaubertheater Luebeck (in German)

9. Markt Anno Dazumal

This typical German market gives you wonderful vibes; it is surrounded by old buildings, including the Rathaus. You can walk around the marketplace and admire the architecture of the buildings. The vibes that the market gives are very calming and the whole old-building’s aura provides a very relaxing effect.

Markt Anno Dazumal

Address: Markt | Altstadt, 23552 Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Contact: +49 49451308020

10. Aegidienkirche

This former Church was bombed in 1943, after which, it was never repaired or reconstructed. The church was left in ruins as a war memorial. Inside the church, you will find a peace ball that was donated by Hiroshima, the sister city. The bell is rung each year by a delegate from each city on the exact date and time when Hiroshima was bombed. The church gives you a grim and poignant reminder of one of the worst human acts in history and takes your imagination back hundreds of years. A place that should definitely be visited.

Aegidienkirche

Address: Aegidienkirchhof 1, 30159 Hannover, Germany

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Contact: +49 511324513

More than what can be contained!

Lubeck has a lot more to offer than the 10 things written above. These 10 places are an introduction to the rich heritage that is preserved in this charming little German city. Do not miss out on this experience and go to Lubeck as soon as you pack your bags and make your list!