Why Lübeck?

The medieval city in the northernmost state of Germany, Schleswig-Holstein is called the “Venice of the Baltic” as it was built on an island surrounded by the Trave river. The old town is rich in history, with a skyline of seven gothic-style church towers and significant medieval buildings surrounded by the old city walls. Lübeck has its origin as a major port close to the Baltic sea. Stroll around the old town and come across the Mengstraße with its famous buildings as the Buddenbrookhaus or the Berkentienhaus. Here is where you’ll find art galleries and charming restaurants and feel the heritage of Hanseatic League. Or travel back in time by visiting the St Annen Museum, which contains Germany’s largest collection of medieval sculpture and altarpieces. And don’t miss the Gänge, small streets off the bigger roads, mostly undiscovered and untouched, providing a special atmosphere with their small and crooked buildings.