Historical old town

the seven towers of Lübeck and more more

A city center full of history and stories

The silhouette of Lübeck with its seven towers has shaped the cityscape since the Middle Ages are located in the historic city center and are visible from afar. The towers belong to five Churches, together with the Holstentor, are considered landmarks of the Hanseatic city.


Lübeck's churches and gates


Here you will find an overview of our churches and gates in the old town of Lübeck.

Lübeck Cathedral

Address: Mühlendamm 2-6, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Website: domzuluebeck.de

St. Mary

Address: Marienkirchhof 1, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

Website: st-marien-luebeck.de

St. Peter

Address: Petrikirchhof, 23552 Lübeck

Opening times church: Monday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Opening times tower: January and February: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March to December: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Opening times cafe: Monday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Website: st-petri-luebeck.de

St. Aegidien

Address: Aegidienkirchhof 1-3, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m p.m. - 4 p.m.

Website: aegidien-kirche-luebeck.de

St. Jakobi

Address: Jakobikirchhof 1, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Moonday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Website: stjakobi.churchdesk.com

Catherine Church

Address: Königstraße 27, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Thursday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Website: museumskirche.de

Holy Spirit Hospital

Address: Königstraße 27, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Thursday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Website: Entry on the official website of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck

Holsten Gate

Address: Holstentorplatz, 23552 Lübeck | Opening hours: Thursday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Website: museum-holstentor.de

Castle gate & castle monastery

The castle monastery is part of the European Hanseatic Museum>>

Address Burgtor: Große Burgstraße 5, 23552 Lübeck | Can only be viewed from the outside


Lübeck offers many other sights, from the Puppenbrücke on the way to the Downtown, through the winding corridors with their rustic gang houses and the medieval ones Facades of many houses. The historic city center of Lübeck has been in this since 1987 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In addition to the famous churches, the various museums are also worth seeing. paintings, statues, Historical everyday objects and less everyday things, the museums of Lübeck have everything for you Interested in something ready.