Lubeck 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring the Historic Center

  • Morning:

    • Check-in at your accommodation. We recommend Hotel Seeschlösschen, located on the outskirts of Lübeck with a beautiful view of the Trave River and a short drive to the city center.
    • Start your day at the Holstentor (Holsten Gate) – a medieval city gate that serves as one of Lübeck’s most iconic symbols.
    • Take a leisurely stroll along the beautifully preserved, half-timbered houses on Kirchstraße, leading you to the impressive Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church).

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch at Fischereihafen, a popular spot by the harbor offering delicious seafood dishes.
    • Continue your exploration with a visit to the Hanseatic Underground (Hansische Unterwelt) – an underground network of cellars and storage areas dating back to the Middle Ages.
    • Visit the Burgstraße, home to several important buildings such as the Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church.

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at Zur alten Kröge, one of Lübeck’s oldest restaurants dating back to 1529, serving traditional German cuisine.
    • End your day with a relaxing walk along the Trave River Promenade or enjoy a drink at one of the riverside bars.

Day 2: Day Trip to Wismar

  • Morning:

    • Take a train from Lübeck Central Station to Wismar (approximately 1 hour journey).
    • Begin your exploration with the picturesque Marktplatz, surrounded by colorful, Gothic buildings.
    • Visit the Wismarer Rathaus (Town Hall) and the beautiful St. Nicholas’ Church.

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch at Fischereihafen Wismar, offering a variety of seafood dishes with a view of the harbor.
    • Explore the historic quarter, including the Alte Stadt, the Stadtmauer (city walls) and the Museum im Schloss Fürstenberg.

  • Evening:

    • Return to Lübeck by train for dinner. We recommend Restaurant Zum Walfisch, a cozy restaurant offering a wide selection of seafood dishes and traditional German cuisine.

Day 3: Relaxation and Departure

  • Morning:

    • Spend your last morning in Lübeck at leisure, perhaps visiting any attractions you may have missed or revisiting your favorites. If you prefer a more relaxed experience, take a boat tour on the Trave River to enjoy the city from a different perspective.

  • Afternoon:

    • Check-out from your accommodation and store your luggage at the hotel if possible.
    • Enjoy a final meal at Bäckerei Hagen, a popular bakery offering a variety of pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.
    • Depart from Lübeck Central Station or continue your travels elsewhere in Germany.