Lübeck and Travemünde, a unique duo.
For more than 850 years, Lübeck – and accordingly Travemünde – have served as a turntable for passenger and cargo traffic. Founded in 1143, Lübeck rose to become the Queen of the Hanseatic League. Without the shipping trade and harbour, this would have never been possible.
That explains why the people of Lübeck and Travemünde are not only fond of modern vessels, but also of historic sailing ships. The world-famous symbol of this intimate relationship and one of Travemünde's landmarks, is the four-masted barque “Passat”, one of the legendary ships of the Flying P Liners, which has now dropped anchor forever in Travemünde.

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Experience a Part of the World's Cultural Heritage
Lübeck's growing economic prosperity from the shipping trade gave rise to an Old Town which is sure to fascinate visitors from all over the world. Because it is a short and easy connection from Travemünde to Lübeck: Simply follow the imposing towers of the medieval churches which make up the prominent silhouette of Lübeck's Old Town.

Since 1987 Lübeck's Old Town with more than 1,000 listed buildings is designated by UNESCO as a part of the World's Cultural Heritage. The Old Town is always an experience, whether you opt for the famous Holsten Gate, the Town Hall, the red-brick architecture of the merchants' houses, the vintage ships harbour or simply the excellent shopping and Restaurant facilities. In Lübeck and Travemünde history is not put into storage, packed away, or locked up in archives or museums. In Lübeck history is simply there, everpresent, and integrated into the daily life of its citizens and guests. By the way... Lübecks Old Town is a traffic restricted zone enabling our guests to enjoy the charming City without being disturbed by heavy traffic...