Things To Do in Lubeck & Lubeck Blankensee Airport Layover Ideas

Lübeck's old city is remarkable and rather unique. The largely intact medieval city, called Altstadt (old city), is. UNESCO World Heritage site. The old city is strategically located on an island, surrounded by rivers. Lübeck's streets are a delight for connoisseurs of architecture, offering a huge variety of architectural styles from different periods. Bear in mind that Lübeck's Altstadt is not an open-air museum but a living city centre, so don't expect a complete medieval site. You'll find many beautiful old buildings intertwined with modern ones and a modern infrastructure. A particularly well-preserved 13th c. part of the Altstadt is the Koberg area at the island's northern end. And don't miss the Gänge, small streets off the bigger roads, with small houses and a peculiar atmosphere.

Lübeck is a port city, so why not take in the sea? You can take a bus, or go for a boat ride, to reach Travemünde, a seaside resort with views of the Baltic Sea. While a bus is fastest, a journey by boat is much more satisfying as you can take in the scenery. 

Marzipan, the most famous export from Lübeck, can be found throughout the city. Cafe Niederegger is popular, and has many locations. The flagship store is part shop and part museum. Here you can learn the history of the sweet, see how it is made, and admire  the marzipan sculptures.