Top Museums & Cultural Sites
This collection highlights the diverse cultural heritage of Schleswig-Holstein, from the Viking settlement of Hedeby to the Hanseatic history of Lübeck. Explore architectural landmarks like the Renaissance Glücksburg Castle and the late-Gothic Burgtor. Specialized museums showcase maritime history through a WWII U-boat in Laboe, Elbe shipping traditions in Lauenburg, and North Sea shrimp fishing in Büsum. Literary and artistic legacies are preserved at the Günter Grass House and the Behnhaus art museum.
A Glücksburg Castle
Glücksburg Castle is one of the most significant Renaissance castles in Northern Europe.
B Hedeby Viking Museum
The Hedeby Viking Museum is a museum near the site of Hedeby, a former medieval city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany focusing on the Viking…
C European Hansemuseum
The European Hansemuseum is a museum in Lübeck, Germany dedicated to the history of the Hanseatic League.
D Schloss Ahrensburg
Schloss Ahrensburg is a former Herrenhaus and is today referred to as a Schloss.
E German submarine U-995
German submarine U-995 is a Type VIIC/41 U-boat of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine.
F Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
Completed in 1286, this is one of the world's oldest social institutions. The Gothic building features a large hall with 14th-century murals and small wooden rooms used for housing the elderly and sick until the 1960s.
G Burgtor
The Burgtor, built 1444 in late Gothic style, was the northern city gate of Hanseatic Lübeck, now in Germany.
H Behnhaus
The Behnhaus is an art museum in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, Germany, and part of its World heritage site.
I Günter-Grass-Haus
Dedicated to the Nobel Prize-winning author and artist, this museum displays original manuscripts, drawings, and sculptures. It focuses on the intersection of Grass’s literary and visual work within his long-time home city of Lübeck.
J Museum am Meer
Located in the harbor of Büsum, this museum documents the history of North Sea shrimp fishing and processing. Exhibits include historical fishing cutters and insights into the town's development as a seaside resort.
K Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen
A 14th-century former Franciscan monastery church, this is the only one in Lübeck preserved in its original state. It houses medieval artworks, including works by Bernt Notke and a cycle of statues by Ernst Barlach.
L Museum of Theatre Puppets
The Lübeck Museum of Theatre Puppets is a museum of international puppetry in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, Germany.
M Sankt Annen-Museum
Housed in a 15th-century Augustinian nunnery, this museum features Germany's largest collection of medieval carved altarpieces. The complex includes the modern St. Annen Gallery, showcasing contemporary art alongside historical monastic architecture.
N Schloss vor Husum
The Castle in front of Husum, originally named due to its location in front of the city boundaries when it was built, is situated in Husum,…
O Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten Sylt
An interactive exhibition in List focusing on North Sea coastal protection, climate change, and the Wadden Sea ecosystem. Features include a wave tank, weather simulations, and educational displays about the island's flora and fauna.
P Elbschifffahrtsmuseum
Situated in a historic building in Lauenburg, this museum chronicles over 500 years of shipping on the Elbe River. It displays historical ship models, technical artifacts, and a paddle steamer engine.
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