Lübeck Town Hall
Lübecker Rathaus
One of Germany's oldest town halls still in use, known for its black-glazed brick facade and perforated “wind wall.”
Begun in the 13th century, Lübeck Town Hall combines Gothic and Renaissance elements from different periods. The round openings in its outer walls, the “wind wall,” were designed to reduce wind pressure. Inside, the magnificent halls, including the Hanseatic Assembly Hall and the Hall of War, can only be seen on a guided tour, which is mainly in German, with several tours a day costing about 4 to 5 euros. You can sign up at the visitor reception on the Breite Straße side. The market square outside the town hall is the heart of the Old Town, and St. Mary's Church and the Niederegger shop are nearby.
Opening hours
Tours several times daily (fewer on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Café Niederegger
- Lübeck Christmas Market
- St. Mary's Church, Lübeck
- Buddenbrookhaus
- St. Peter's Church, Lübeck
- St. Catherine's Church, Lübeck
- Willy-Brandt-Haus Lübeck
- Schiffergesellschaft