Lübeck and Travemünde City Guide

The Holsten Gate, Lübeck marzipan, the Hanseatic city, the Schiffergesellschaft, the Buddenbrooks and, of course, Travemünde… these are the things that come to mind for most travelers when they hear the name Lübeck . But Lübeck is much more than that, with so much more to offer. For example, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and rightly so. The historic old town, perfectly situated on an island between the little rivers Trave and Wakenitz, offers just the right atmosphere to transport visitors back to the Hanseatic era. This era, in turn, laid the foundations for the Hanseatic city of Lübeck’s importance, both past and present. Matthias Körner takes readers on five walks through Lübeck, the city he has made his home, showcasing not only its obvious visitor attractions but also its quieter corners and sights. His perspective ranges from Lübeck’s Slavic beginnings and its eventful history of the Hanseatic League, plague and piracy, right up to the present day. From the old town island, he also looks beyond the former city limits to the “new” districts. He also explores Lübeck’s district on the Baltic coast, the seaside resort of Travemünde, where there is much more to discover than the famous “Passat” and the Skandinavienkai, the gateway to Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Baltic states. Along the way, Matthias Körner adds intriguing facts: Why was the Holsten Gate to be demolished? Why did a foundation set up by an industrialist enrich Lübeck by €100 million? What does Lübeck have to do with the start of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s career? Why was marzipan prescribed as an aphrodisiac?

Matthias Kröner
Lübeck Travel Guide MM-City
216 pages
4th edition, 2018
Color illustrations with various maps
Michael Müller Verlag
ISBN 978-3-95654-506-1
€12.90
Also available as an e-book (€9.90) and as a travel guide app for Android and iOS (€8.99).

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