Holstentor
The 15th-century city gate with its two towers, Lübeck's emblem and home to a museum on the city's history.
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Lübeck: airports, things to do and where to stay
Lübeck, the former "Queen of the Hanseatic League", has a Brick Gothic old town on an island in the River Trave, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its marzipan and lies close to the Baltic beaches of Travemünde.
Lübeck airports
From the airport to central Lübeck
Lübeck-Blankensee airport is about 7 km from central Lübeck.
RE83 (Lübeck Flughafen)
Lübeck Flughafen station is a short walk from the terminal. Regional trains on the Kiel-Lüneburg line reach Lübeck main station in about 10 min.
Bus 6
City bus linking the airport with central Lübeck and the main station.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal. The old town is about 8 km away, around 15-20 min by car.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Lübeck?
Lübeck is served by Lübeck-Blankensee (LBC).
How far is the airport from central Lübeck?
Lübeck-Blankensee airport is about 7 km from central Lübeck.
How do I get from the airport to central Lübeck?
From Lübeck-Blankensee airport you can take RE83 (Lübeck Flughafen) (train), Bus 6 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Lübeck?
Highlights of Lübeck include Holstentor, Marienkirche, and Europäisches Hansemuseum.
Photo credits
- Holstentor: Christian Wolf (www.c-w-design.de), CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Marienkirche: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Europäisches Hansemuseum: BS Hochschulstadtteil (Diskussion) 20:27, 11. Jun. 2015 (CEST), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons