Lüneburg Private Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG542590-937447
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore Lüneburg's rich history, medieval charm, and salt-related heritage in a picturesque town of 70,000 inhabitants.
Lüneburg is a small town of 70 000 inhabitants which offers a contrast between the medieval charm of the architecture of the city, great pubs for the nowadays students and a salty story. Situated on the Elba River this is a town that is old enough to show that history has passed here. Over 1000 years old this town is still one of the prettiest towns in northern Germany.
Stroll the streets of the western Old Town, and notice the crooked and cracked houses there. You could say it is due to the salt of the earth. With the wooden houses of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance opulence, it is no wonder that this town has been the setting for many movies.
Salt has long been a source of wealth, even called the “white gold”. It was also the reason for this city’s growth, to become part of the Hanseatic League, a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns that rose to become a superpower on the northern shores of Europe. We cannot forget the story of Heinrich Heine, a famous German writer and journalist of the 19th century, and a famous son of Lüneburg, born in today’s Heinrich-Heine-Haus. The building is a 15th-century patrician building, today housing state departments and an apartment for writers subsidized by the German state.
Highlights
- Discover Lüneburg's salt-producing heritage and its "white gold" history.
- Explore its role as a prominent Hanseatic Town in Europe.
- Immerse yourself in the European Route of Brick Gothic architecture.
- Marvel at the town's captivating architecture and medieval charm.
- Uncover the fascinating history of Lüneburg's Town Hall, dating back to 1230.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of St.Johannis Cathedral, Bei der St.Johanniskirche 2, 21335 Lüneburg
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.