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- German
- English
Dive into the most ruthless and successful trading empire of the Middle Ages. Follow the traces of salt, herring, and ambition that created the Hanseatic League. Discover how merchants used Gothic brick as a symbol of power, explore hidden courtyards, and find out why the Queen of the Hanse lost her crown. A story about extreme wealth, architecture, and the transience of power.
- 2.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 110 min.
- Ideal for history & memory as well as power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is the Holstentor. Take local public transport from Lübeck main station towards Holstentor or walk. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
The tour ends at the European Hanseatic Museum. Walk from here to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Lübeck main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Museum Holstentor
The iconic city gate flanked by two towers as a symbol of Lübeck's wealth and independence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Historic brick warehouses on the river, where Lüneburg salt was stored before shipping.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historic town hall, an architectural patchwork and political heart of the Hanseatic League.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Marienkirche
The mother church of Brick Gothic, built by merchants as a demonstration of their power.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The historic guild house of the ship captains and center of Hanseatic maritime culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A hidden courtyard, built as a charitable residential complex for widows.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Hospital of the Holy Spirit
One of the oldest social institutions in the world, financed by wealthy merchants.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
A former Dominican monastery, today a museum of history and the end of the Hanseatic League.
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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