10 TOP Things to Do in Lübeck July 2025

Museum Holstentor featuring wild flowers and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Buddenbrooks House showing heritage elements

Museum Holstentor featuring a park and heritage architecture

Museum Holstentor showing heritage architecture

Places to Visit in Lübeck

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Recommended things to do in Lübeck

Number of things to do	31
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Lubeck Interactive City Tour: NZ$14
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Half-day tours	Lübeck: Electric Boat Rental - without driving licence Lübeck: 1-Hour Splash Bus City Tour Lübeck: The culinary city tour - Lübeck Lukullisch Lübeck: entertaining guided tour to old town highlights Lubeck Interactive City Tour
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What to do in Lübeck

Discover the most popular places to visit in Lübeck

Travemuende which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Priwall Peninsula

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Priwall Peninsula during your travels in Lübeck. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Old Lighthouse Travemuende

One of the oldest lighthouses on the German Baltic coast is a red-brick beauty containing a maritime history museum and a viewing platform with a panoramic outlook.

Gothmund

You can find out about the history of Lübeck with a trip to Gothmund. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Rathaus showing outdoor eating, heritage architecture and a city

Lübeck Town Hall

Inspect the mishmash of architectural styles of this town hall and join a guided tour to visit some of its elegantly decorated halls.

Museum Holstentor

4/5(1 review)

Once Luebeck’s first line of defense against attackers, this landmark is now famous for its distinctive architecture and local history museum.

Marienkirche featuring interior views, religious aspects and heritage elements

St. Mary's Church

4/5(1 review)

An austere façade, elaborate interior and interesting history make this one of the most rewarding churches to visit in Luebeck Old Town.

European Hansemuseum

4/5(1 review)

Delve into the remarkable merchant and maritime history of the Hanseatic League via hands-on exhibits and recreations of typical trading deals.

Heiligen-Geist-Hospital which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Holy Spirit Hospital

Going to the hospital in this German town is a pleasant event. Enter this historic building to learn about its charitable era.

Salt Storage Warehouses

They look like an early collection of condominiums next to a river, but their purpose was far different. Learn about this site’s long and important commercial role.

Explore areas of Lübeck

Travemuende

Experience beachside bliss, heritage architecture and year-round activity in this captivating town on the Bay of Luebeck, where the Trave River meets the Baltic Sea.

Lübeck Old Town

4/5(1 area review)

Church spires soar high above centuries-old merchant houses, which themselves house cafés, museums and shops, in this historic island district.

Alt-Travemünde

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Alt-Travemünde. You might want to make time for a stop at Old Lighthouse Travemuende or Travemuende Beach.

Priwall

While there might not be top attractions in Priwall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baltic Station Priwall and Priwall Beach.

Brodten

While visiting Brodten, you might make a stop by sights like Travemuende Beach and Niendorf Beach.

Schlutup

When in Schlutup, you can plan a visit to Gothmund and St. Mary's Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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