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Things to see in Lübeck (Germany): 42 places and when to go
Lübeck is a city in Germany with around 235,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Wildlife (15), History (12). The best known are Lübeck, Schmilau and Holsten Gate. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.8704, 10.67
- Population
- About 235,000
- Places
- 42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Wildlife (15) · History (12) · Hiking (8) · Temples (7) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 52 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lübeck
The places in and around Lübeck, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- LübeckHistory1.1 km
- SchmilauHistory22 km
- Holsten GateTwo-towered city gate in Lübeck, Germany, used as a museum783 m
- St. Mary's Church, LübeckChurch in Lübeck, Germany1.0 km
- Lübeck CathedralChurch in Lübeck1.5 km
- St Peter's Church, LübeckChurch1.0 km
- BurgtorCity gate1.4 km
- Hospital of the Holy SpiritFormer hospital in Lübeck1.3 km
- St James' Church, LübeckChurch in Lübeck1.2 km
- Segeberger KalkbergRock in the center of Bad Segeberg24 km
- Grönauer Heide, Grönauer Moor und BlankenseeNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany8.2 km
- Pariner BergHill near Groß Parin, Germany8.3 km
- St. LorenzChurch in Travemünde16 km
- VicelinkircheChurch in Pronstorf16 km
- WakenitzNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany7.4 km
- Campower SteiluferNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany14 km
- Geschendorfer MoorNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany14 km
- Ihlsee und IhlwaldNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany26 km
- KammerbruchNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany12 km
- Mechower Seeufer und angrenzende FlächenNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany20 km
- Alt-Segeberger BürgerhausHouse in Bad Segeberg, Germany24 km
- Brenner MoorNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany22 km
- Oberer HerrenteichNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany12 km
- Ostufer des Großen Ratzeburger SeesNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany15 km
And the other 18, by what you come to do:
- History: Church in Schlagsdorf, Nobis-Krug
- Nature: Sielbektal, Kreuzkamper Seenlandschaft und umliegende Wälder, Steinerne Rinne und Mechower Holz, Wakenitzniederung, Wulfsfelder Moor, Wildpark Mölln
- With kids: Badeanstalt Offendorf, Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Warnsdorf
- Hiking: European long-distance paths, E6 European long distance path, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck), Hanseatenweg - Abschnitt Schleswig-Holstein, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago
- Food and drink: Kornbrennerei Krummesse
When to go to Lübeck
The best time to visit Lübeck is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:42
- FebPossible9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:42
- JunBest time16:49
- JulBest time16:21
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:13
- NovPossible8:13
- DecPossible7:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. In April, 42 of the 42 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lübeck
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Großenaspe12 places43 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lübeck?
The best known: Lübeck, Schmilau, Holsten Gate, St. Mary's Church, Lübeck, Lübeck Cathedral. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lübeck?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10.
How do you get to Lübeck?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lübeck as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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