Podcast Tour Lübeck Wealth Power and the Queen of the Hanse

1 hr 50 minGerman, EnglishKiel, Germany

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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

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 you'll do

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

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

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

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Podcast Tour Lübeck Wealth Power and the Queen of the Hanse

Overview

What's included

Itinerary

What you'll do

The iconic city gate flanked by two towers as a symbol of Lübeck's wealth and independence

Historic brick warehouses on the river, where Lüneburg salt was stored before shipping

The historic town hall, an architectural patchwork and political heart of the Hanseatic League

The mother church of Brick Gothic, built by merchants as a demonstration of their power

The historic guild house of the ship captains and center of Hanseatic maritime culture

A hidden courtyard, built as a charitable residential complex for widows

One of the oldest social institutions in the world, financed by wealthy merchants

A former Dominican monastery, today a museum of history and the end of the Hanseatic League

Meeting point

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