5 FREE THINGS TO DO IN LUEBECK, GERMANY
Welcome to the Queen of the Hanseatic League! This city, pretty known for its old town surrounded by water and for its typical marzipan, has a long history as well as many things to do. You can enjoy the city even if you're on a budget!
1. Travemuende
From Luebeck, you can get to this sea resort by bus, train or ferry (more expensive. Bus and train cost €3,2 one way and run often). This is one of the most known place on the Baltic sea. Once there, I suggest you to walk along the Brodten steep coast, a 4 miles-long beach facing the Baltic. The erosion caused by the sea is incredible and many trees are stranded on the path. To go back, you can take the upper pathway (a wooden stair will bring you up). Once back to the center, you can add a visit to the oldest lighthouse in Germany (€2 entry) and to the Denkmal Passat, a four-masted ship built in 1911 (€4 entry). Otherwise, just enjoy the beach with its beautiful, particular seats.
From Luebeck, you can get to this sea resort by bus, train or ferry (more expensive. Bus and train cost €3,2 one way and run often). This is one of the most known place on the Baltic sea. Once there, I suggest you to walk along the Brodten steep coast, a 4 miles-long beach facing the Baltic. The erosion caused by the sea is incredible and many trees are stranded on the path. To go back, you can take the upper pathway (a wooden stair will bring you up). Once back to the center, you can add a visit to the oldest lighthouse in Germany (€2 entry) and to the Denkmal Passat, a four-masted ship built in 1911 (€4 entry). Otherwise, just enjoy the beach with its beautiful, particular seats.
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2. Niederegger Marzipan Salon
The marzipan is the finest specialty of Luebeck. No trip to Luebeck is complete if you don't pass by Niederegger, the most famous manufacturer. The former Pope and Queen Elizabeth II have been here! At the third floor, there is a little exhibition with human-sized marzipan sculptures and the history of the company, plus a video explaining how marzipan is made.
The marzipan is the finest specialty of Luebeck. No trip to Luebeck is complete if you don't pass by Niederegger, the most famous manufacturer. The former Pope and Queen Elizabeth II have been here! At the third floor, there is a little exhibition with human-sized marzipan sculptures and the history of the company, plus a video explaining how marzipan is made.
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3. An der Obertrave - An der Untertrave
Let's walk! Luebeck is embraced by water canals, and if you walk along them you'll discover amazing viewpoints. Particularly relaxing is the Malerwinker spot, very close to the Liebesbruecke. Here you can enjoy a stunning view of the city and sit where many artists painted the high towers and steeples of the old town. Keep walking along the river and you will end in An der Untertrave.
Let's walk! Luebeck is embraced by water canals, and if you walk along them you'll discover amazing viewpoints. Particularly relaxing is the Malerwinker spot, very close to the Liebesbruecke. Here you can enjoy a stunning view of the city and sit where many artists painted the high towers and steeples of the old town. Keep walking along the river and you will end in An der Untertrave.
4. Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
This little hospital, which is part of a bigger complex of buildings, was serving as a nursing home for elderly. It is partly closed, just the first few meters of the hall are visitable but you can still see how the wooden rooms were set. A quick stop on the way worth it.
This little hospital, which is part of a bigger complex of buildings, was serving as a nursing home for elderly. It is partly closed, just the first few meters of the hall are visitable but you can still see how the wooden rooms were set. A quick stop on the way worth it.
5. Gothmund
This little village of fishermen is 4 km outside Luebeck. You can go there walking or taking the bus no. 12 from the Hauptbanhof. The straw-clad roofed huts are the main attraction of this peaceful place. Nearby there are beautiful woods and footpaths you may decide to go through. To skip if you're planning one day in Luebeck, it can be the right destination for a half day off the beaten path!
This little village of fishermen is 4 km outside Luebeck. You can go there walking or taking the bus no. 12 from the Hauptbanhof. The straw-clad roofed huts are the main attraction of this peaceful place. Nearby there are beautiful woods and footpaths you may decide to go through. To skip if you're planning one day in Luebeck, it can be the right destination for a half day off the beaten path!
