Ratzeburg Cathedral
Ratzeburger Dom
The Romanesque brick cathedral of Ratzeburg, an island town on a lake, built by Henry the Lion in the 12th century.
Ratzeburg lies about 20 km south of Lübeck, and its old town sits on a small island surrounded by lakes. The cathedral is one of northern Germany's earliest large brick buildings, and its imposing Romanesque façade and monastery cloister are well preserved. Nearby are the Barlach Museum and the A. Paul Weber Museum. You can take a boat trip or cycle around the lake. From Lübeck, a regional train takes about 20 minutes; it suits a half-day trip.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lübeck Cathedral
- St. Annen Museum
- Café Niederegger
- Füchtingshof
- Lübeck Christmas Market
- Lübeck Town Hall
- Günter Grass-Haus
- St. Peter's Church, Lübeck