Lübeck

Holidays can be enjoyed in beautiful surroundings in the Marzipan City of Lübeck

Pack the car and take the whole family on the perfect self-drive holiday to the old Hanseatic city of Lübeck. The idyllic town is located close to the Baltic Sea only about 60 km northeast of Hamburg and only about 2 hours drive from the Danish-German border.

A self-drive holiday to Lübeck takes you to a historic city with a cosy old town surrounded by water and beautiful towers as far as the eye can see. The Old Town of Lübeck is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a wide range of cultural experiences. The Old Town's many beautiful buildings date back to the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods and form the backdrop to a unique city centre. Take the time to stop at one of the city's many cafés and enjoy a refreshment while soaking up the atmosphere and history of the city. Don't forget to sample the town's popular marzipan, which you can find at Niederegger, for example, which has been making marzipan for more than 200 years.

Lübeck's many historical attractions should be enjoyed at your own pace, giving you plenty of opportunity to study the buildings you find most interesting. However, don't miss a visit to Lübeck's landmark, Holstentor. The gate is one of the most significant surviving late medieval city gates in Germany. The late Gothic gate was built in the late 14th century as part of the city's fortifications. Visit Museum Holstentor, an adventure museum where children can explore and touch things.

At the highest point of the old town, you'll find the beautiful Gothic church of Marienkirche. The church has been a model for many churches in the idyllic towns of northern Germany and is quite a sight. Here you can see the world's highest masonry vaults and this has given the church great architectural significance. Also spend some time in the city's wonderful town hall square. It often hosts a market day and in the run up to Christmas, you'll find one of the best Christmas markets in the city. Also take the opportunity for a hearty German meal in the popular Ratskeller. Also explore the city's many cosy backyards, which over the years have become a must-see. Among the city's most beautiful backyards you will find Dunkelgründer Gang, Hellgrüner Gang and Engelsgrube.

When you go on a driving holiday to Lübeck, you can combine the many cultural impressions with a maritime atmosphere. Lübeck is located on the river Trave and at the mouth of the Baltic Sea lies the port city of Travemünde, about 15 km from the old town of Lübeck. The small port town is a charming acquaintance where you can stroll through the small streets, walk along the beautiful sandy beaches and enjoy the view of the Baltic Sea.

When you go on holiday in your own car, you can experience exactly what you want. Only your imagination sets the limits and that's the beauty of a good self-drive holiday. Whatever you want to experience, you have the options in Northern Germany. Lübeck is perfectly located to experience all the best that Northern Germany has to offer. You can take a cultural break and spend a day in some of the beautiful natural surroundings or you can have a city experience out of the ordinary in Hamburg. Holiday parks, canal towns, historical experiences and fascinating museums lie like pearls on a string. Just fill up the boot and let Risskov give the whole family an experience.