Discover the medieval charm and salty history of Lüneburg on a private guided walking tour. Explore the crooked houses, rich architecture, and learn about the town’s salt mining past.
Discover the medieval charm and salty history of Lüneburg on a private guided walking tour. Explore the crooked houses, rich architecture, and learn about the town’s salt mining past.
- St. John’s Church - St. Johannis Cathedral is a significant example of Gothic architecture and is among the oldest churches in Lüneburg.
- Lüneburg Water Tower - Discover the history of the tower that shapes the city’s skyline, constructed in 1906. It remained unused from 1985 until EXPO 2000, when a private association and the nearby primary…
- St. John’s Church - St. Johannis Cathedral is a significant example of Gothic architecture and is among the oldest churches in Lüneburg.
- Lüneburg Water Tower - Discover the history of the tower that shapes the city’s skyline, constructed in 1906. It remained unused from 1985 until EXPO 2000, when a private association and the nearby primary school raised funds to restore it to its former glory. Our tour includes a view of the monument but does not include an interior visit. Entrance is not part of the tour, and the price is €5 per person.
- Lüneburg Town Hall - Built in 1230, the Town Hall stands as evidence of how Lüneburg was spared during the Second World War. Our tour provides a view of the building, but does not include an interior visit. Entrance is not included in our tour. The entrance fee is €5 per person, as of 2022.
- Old Crane in the Lüneburg Harbor - Discover one of Lüneburg’s most renowned landmarks, the centuries-old crane used for lifting salt.
- Customizations possible with local guide
- Exclusive private guided tour
- Dedicated local professional guide
- Customizations possible with local guide
- Exclusive private guided tour
- Dedicated local professional guide
- Gratuities
- Luneburg Water Tower entry - 5€
- Luneburg Town Hall entry - 5€
- Gratuities
- Luneburg Water Tower entry - 5€
- Luneburg Town Hall entry - 5€
Home to 70,000 inhabitants, Lüneburg is a quaint town that exhibits a wonderful blend of historic elegance and modern vibrancy, furthered by a rich salty narrative. Located by the Elba River, its over-a-thousand-year existence bears witness to the passage of time. This northern German town is renowned for its beauty.
Take a leisure stroll in the western…
Home to 70,000 inhabitants, Lüneburg is a quaint town that exhibits a wonderful blend of historic elegance and modern vibrancy, furthered by a rich salty narrative. Located by the Elba River, its over-a-thousand-year existence bears witness to the passage of time. This northern German town is renowned for its beauty.
Take a leisure stroll in the western Old Town, where you’ll find buildings slightly off center, characteristically cracked often attributed to the town’s ‘salt of the earth’. The medieval timber houses, alongside the lavishness of the Renaissance age undeniably makes the town a popular backdrop for film sets.
Historically referred to as ‘white gold,’ salt has always been valuable. The town boasts a 15th-century patrician property, today serving as government offices and a state-funded residence for writers.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
