The council master builder Hinrich Helmstede built the Holstentor (Holsten gate) from 1464 to 1478. It once was part of the town fortifications and is the emblem of the town today. At present, records of the town history are shown. In future, there will be an exhibition on Lübeck as a place of long-distance commerce and as a centre of the arts trade. In addition, medieval banquet customs and the important role of seafaring in Lübeck will also be picked up as a topic.
Arrival by Car
There are no parking facilities
Multi-storey car parks in the centre of the town and on the edge of the town island
The museum is situated in the close vicinity of the train station
Adults 7,- €, reduced 3,50 €
children and adolescents (6-18 years) 2,50 €
Free admission for children under 6 years
family ticket 8,- €
6,- € per person in a group with 12 or more people
Guided tours (per person, admission included):
adults 10,- €
pupils and students 8,- €
children from 6 to 12 years 6,- €
school class 40,- € plus 2,50 € per pupil
The Late Gothic building is one of the relicts of Lübeck’s old city fortifications. Aside from the Burgtor, it is Lübeck’s only remaining city gate. Inside the famous monument, the Holstentor Museum is dedicated to the Hanseatic League, trade, power, and wealth.
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