Did you know that Germany has a capital city of Marzipan? The city of Lübeck is located in the state (Bundesland) Schleswig Holstein in the North of Germany. You might be familiar with the cities Hannover, Bremen, Hamburg or Kiel- which are all located nearby.
The city of Lübeck is not only located close to the coastline, but is also surrounded by water. The town centre of the Hanseatic city is completely enclosed by a canal which runs around it.
Whilst exploring make sure to keep an eye out for the city’s famous seven spires. The fascinating skyline boasts a total of seven cathedrals and churches.
If you’re planning a visit to Lübeck , I’ll take you through the essentials, which you need to know before visiting.
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Lübeck- Germany’s city with Hanseatic status
Between the years of 1230 and 1535 the city of Lübeck was one of the principal cities of the Hanseatic league. Nowadays, the city is crowned with a UNESCO world heritage status. The city is especially unique due to its gothic architecture, with red-orange brick buildings across the entire city.
Lübeck is also home to a total of four different marzipan manufacturers , with the most famous being the Niederegger manufacturer. The manufacturer also has its very own Café & museum in the city centre.
I personally find Lübeck to be a perfect spring and autumn-time destination, with the city’s canals glistening in the sunshine. In the spring, keep an eye out for flowering blossom. During autumn, golden leaves swoop onto the cobbled streets. Of course, during a visit in the winter season, you can also look forward to the city’s Christmas Market offering.
Arrival to the city of Lübeck:
If you’re visiting the city of Hamburg, famous for its harbour and the beautiful concert call ‘Elbphilharmonie’ , the city of Lübeck is a great day trip idea. With a direct train you can get to the city’s main train station in around 40 minutes. This is a regional train (RE 8 / RE80) and you can use the Deutschlandticket for this journey. From the Hauptbahnhof in Lübeck there are also further connections to the city of Kiel – the capital of the Bundesland Schleswig Holstein- as well as to the North-coastline of Germany.
If you want to find out more information about using regional transport services in Germany, check-out my top-tips for travelling with the Deutschlandticket here.
Places in Lübeck which you can’t miss out on:
During your visit to the Hanseatic city, you won’t want to miss out on the following places. Take note of this list to help plan your weekend-getaway in the city:
📍Seven spires – including Lübecker Dom – 850 year old cathedral
📍Museum Holstentor – gate guarding the Hanseatic city & museum
📍Lübecker Salzspeicher– storage houses built between 1579 and 1745,
📍Niederegger Café – famous for marzipan coffee & cake.
📍Mühlenteich – Infront of the Lübecker Dom
📍Fräulein Brömse – specialising in a Lübeck classic – Known for it’s savoury “Schnecken” & sweet “Franzbrötchen”
📍Marzipan Museum (at Café Niederreger) – Entry to the museum is completely free.
📍Burgtor & European Hansemuseum
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Hansa Park- family theme park on the coastline
A perfect day-out idea during the summer months is to the fairy-tale theme park: Hansa Park. Hansa Park is well known for its breath-taking attractions. These include Europe’s tallest drop tower “Highlander” and the tallest rollercoaster in Germany, “Kärnan”.
What I love about the amusement park , Hansa Park, is the attention to detail which the park have gone to in its themed areas. You’ll explore different themed zones, from Cornwall to Scotland, whilst discovering a range of family-friendly attractions. The park also proudly presents a diverse show offering.
If you’re visiting Lübeck during the autumn months, I highly recommend the event “Herbstzauber am Meer”. The park presents a stunning light parade with glistening lights, which makes its way through the park’s eleven themed areas. There’s also a firework show which takes place every evening that the festival takes place.
Want to plan your visit to this year’s light festival at Hansa Park am Meer? The dates are as follows: 10.10.2026-25.10.2026.
More unique day-out ideas & inspiration in Germany
Are you looking for more unique day-out ideas in Germany? Don’t forget that during the months of April and May you can catch tulips blooming across North-Rhein Westphalia! Interested ? Check out this post HERE to find out where you can see tulips in Germany during the spring months.
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