Podcast Tour Lübeck Wealth Power and the Queen of the Hanse

Kiel, Germany
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Duration1h 50m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the most ruthless and successful trading empire of the Middle Ages. Follow the traces of salt, herring, and ambition that created the Hanseatic League. Discover how merchants used Gothic brick as a symbol of power, explore hidden courtyards, and find out why the Queen of the Hanse lost her crown. A story about extreme wealth, architecture, and the transience of power.

- 2.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 110 min.
- Ideal for history & memory as well as power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The iconic city gate flanked by two towers as a symbol of Lübeck's wealth and independence.
  2. 10m
    Historic brick warehouses on the river, where Lüneburg salt was stored before shipping.
  3. 10m
    The historic town hall, an architectural patchwork and political heart of the Hanseatic League.
  4. 10m
    The mother church of Brick Gothic, built by merchants as a demonstration of their power.
  5. 10m
    The historic guild house of the ship captains and center of Hanseatic maritime culture.
  6. 10m
    A hidden courtyard, built as a charitable residential complex for widows.
  7. 10m
    One of the oldest social institutions in the world, financed by wealthy merchants.
  8. 10m
    A former Dominican monastery, today a museum of history and the end of the Hanseatic League.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is the Holstentor. Take local public transport from Lübeck main station towards Holstentor or walk. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

The tour ends at the European Hanseatic Museum. Walk from here to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Lübeck main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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