Welcome to Lübeck
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Lübeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, was one of the great mercantile cities in the Middle Ages.
The Old Town island, surrounded by the river Trave and the canal, today still communicates the charm of a port. Travemünde is one of the most beautiful sea resorts of Europe which already in 1802 transformed the former fishing- and sailor village into a top address for bathers from near and far. The fascinating sailing Old-timer “Passat”, chugging deep-sea fishing boats and gigantic ferryboats can be admired on the Baltic Sea very close to.
Facts
| Population | 211,000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro=100 cents |
| Opening hours | Enjoy art, culture and shopping in the unique setting of the world heritage site. There is a huge variety of great shops, brands and small boutiques. Shops open from 9.00 a.m./ 10.00 a.m. -and are open until 7.00 p.m./8.00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Many museums and some restaurants close on mondays. Most banks in the city center open from 9.00 a.m. and some of them are open until 7.00 p.m. |
| Website | www.luebeck-tourism.de |
| Newspapers | Lübecker Nachrichten Die Welt Frankfurter Allgemeine Süddeutsche Zeitung Ultimo and Piste are free monthly ‘What´s-On’ magazines. |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 110 Ambulance: 112 Fire: 112 24-hour doctor: +49 451 71081 |
| Tourist information | Welcome Center Lübeck and Travemünde Tourist Service Holstentorplatz 1 23552 Lübeck Hotline: +49 451 88 99 700 |
