Podcast Tour Lübeck Wealth Power and the Queen of the Hanse
Kiel, Germanyby Red Thread
- 1.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 99 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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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
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
10 min
The iconic city gate flanked by two towers as a symbol of Lübeck's wealth and independence.
- 2
Stop 2
10 min
Historic brick warehouses on the river, where Lüneburg salt was stored before shipping.
- 3
Stop 3
10 min
The historic town hall, an architectural patchwork and political heart of the Hanseatic League.
- 4
Stop 4
10 min
The mother church of Brick Gothic, built by merchants as a demonstration of their power.
- 5
Stop 5
10 min
The historic guild house of the ship captains and center of Hanseatic maritime culture.
- 6
Stop 6
10 min
A hidden courtyard, built as a charitable residential complex for widows.
- 7
Stop 7
10 min
One of the oldest social institutions in the world, financed by wealthy merchants.
- 8
Stop 8
10 min
A former Dominican monastery, today a museum of history and the end of the Hanseatic League.
Meeting and pickup
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.
Good to know
- 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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