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Lübeck self-guided walking tour

Bricks, Nobel Prizes, and Leaning Gates

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lübeck on a humorous tour through monumental Brick Gothic and the footsteps of three Nobel laureates. From the charming tilt of the Holstentor to hidden, flower-filled courtyards, experience the proud Hanseatic city from a personal perspective. This tour blends maritime history with world-class literature, showing why Lübeck is much more than just the capital of marzipan.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
104minutes
3.1 kmdistance
13stops
Audio guideFormat
Bricks, Nobel Prizes, and Leaning Gates
Arnold Paul / CC BY-SA 2.5

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Lübeck without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Lübeck walking tour

Map for Lübeck walking tour with 13 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Buddenbrookhaus, St. Mary's Church Lübeck, Holstentor, Lübeck city hall, and 9 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Buddenbrookhaus in Lübeck
    Magnus Manske / CC BY-SA 3.0

    1BuddenbrookhausMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1758 · Wikidata

  2. St. Mary's Church Lübeck in Lübeck
    Carsten Steger / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2St. Mary's Church Lübeck

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1300 · Architect: Bruno Fendrich, Gustav Schaumann … · Style: Brick Gothic · Named after: Mary · Wikidata

  3. Holstentor in Lübeck
    W. Bulach / CC BY-SA 4.0

    3HolstentorCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Style: Brick Gothic · Wikidata

  4. Lübeck city hall in Lübeck
    W. Bulach / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Lübeck city hallBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Style: Brick Gothic · Wikidata

  5. Schiffergesellschaft in Lübeck
    JoachimKohler-HB / CC BY-SA 4.0

    5SchiffergesellschaftMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Style: Brick Renaissance Style · Wikidata

  6. St. Jakobi in Lübeck
    Eduard47 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    6St. JakobiChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1227 · Style: Brick Gothic · Height: 112 m · Named after: St. James the Elder · Wikidata

  7. Europäisches Hansemuseum in Lübeck
    BS Hochschulstadtteil (Diskussion) 20:27, 11. Jun. 2015 (CEST) / CC BY 4.0

    7Europäisches Hansemuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 2015 · Wikidata

  8. Burgtor in Lübeck
    Andreas Geick / CC BY 3.0

    8BurgtorCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1444 · Style: Brick Gothic · Wikidata

  9. Heilig-Geist-Hospital Lübeck in Lübeck
    Arnold Paul / CC BY-SA 2.5

    9Heilig-Geist-Hospital LübeckMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1286 · Style: Brick Gothic · Wikidata

  10. Willy Brandt House in Lübeck
    1970gemini / CC BY 4.0

    10Willy Brandt HouseMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 2007 · Named after: Willy Brandt · Wikidata

  11. St. Catherine's Church in Lübeck
    Rolf Kranz / CC BY-SA 4.0

    11St. Catherine's Church

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1301 · Architect: Paul Laspeyres · Style: Brick Gothic · Named after: Catherine of Alexandria · Wikidata

  12. Günter Grass House in Lübeck
    Thorsten Wulff / CC BY 3.0

    12Günter Grass HouseMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Günter Grass · Wikidata

  13. 13Glandorps Hof

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Lübeck — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Buddenbrookhaus, St. Mary's Church Lübeck, Holstentor, Lübeck city hall, Schiffergesellschaft, St. Jakobi and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Buddenbrookhaus and ends at Glandorps Hof. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 104 minutes for 13 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.