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- German
- English
Leave the magnificent merchant streets of Lübeck and slip through hidden, shoulder-high alleys into a secret world. This tour shows you the dramatic development of the famous Lübeck alleys and courtyards: from a medieval solution for the overcrowded city, through strict charity and disease-ridden industrial slums, to desirable green oases. Accompany a skeptical sociologist and a passionate historian as they discuss the price of charity, the cholera years, and the modern paradox of gentrification. You will never see a picturesque alley with the same eyes again.
- 2.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 95 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Lübeck main station to Füchtingshof by local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Füchtingshof, Lübeck, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Krusen Hof, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Lübeck main station. The starting point is Krusen Hof, Engelsgrube 26, Lübeck, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A magnificent charitable courtyard from the 17th century that set standards for social housing but also imposed strict moral rules on its residents.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A more modest, functional courtyard founded by the widow of a merchant, illustrating the architectural adaptation to extreme urban density.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A claustrophobic, narrow alley that is typical of the terrible living conditions and cholera outbreaks in the industrial slums of the 19th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The light green alley, which contrasts with its darker neighbor and shows how small architectural differences influenced survival in the slums.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Historically a baker's alley, this place marks the transition in the 1970s from planned demolition to civic preservation and early gentrification.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A flawless, highly sought-after modern courtyard that sparks a debate about the ethics of gentrification and the commercialization of working-class history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The last stop, a beautifully restored, cooperative courtyard that brings together the themes of the tour – history, community, and modern urban life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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