This town of brick-Gothic architecture, known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League with a history going back 1,000 years, is also famous for its Lübeck marzipan, a firm favourite with connoisseurs. "Rotspon", a locally produced red wine, is a fusion of Franco-German viniculture.

Marzipan and the Queen of the Hanseatic League
Surrounded by water, Lübeck's town centre is perfect for a stroll in the exclusive ambience of Hüxstrasse, the vibrant pedestrian zone, its romantic side-streets or to the renowned Cafe Niederegger. Here visitors can relax, enjoy a bite of marzipan, and find out how this almond-based delicacy has developed through the centuries from its oriental origins. Take home the perfect gift for a sweet tooth!

Lübeck has a medieval atmosphere and many sites of cultural and historical interest: the Holsten Gate, St. Mary's Church, the town hall and historic administration building (Kanzleigebäude), alleyways and courtyards, the four-mast barque “Passat” that has become the symbol of Travemünde, the Hospital of the Holy Ghost and St. Peter's Church, whose tower offers awe-inspiring views over the town. There is also the marzipan salon which tells the story of the popular Lübeck delicacy.

The Castle Monastery Cultural Forum is in a restored Dominican monastery. St. Katharine's Museum Church has a frieze of figures by Ernst Barlach and Gerhard Marcks. Amazing puppets and marionettes from many different eras and from all over the world can be seen at the Puppet Theatre Museum.