Welcome to Lübeck: Christmas Capital of Northern Germany

Yuletide in Old Town Lübeck is unique: The UNESCO World Heritage site invites you to stroll and shop in top quality arts and crafts fairs throughout Old Town and several institutions and organisations have composed a cultural and musical programme, which is performed in various churches, museums, the music and congress centre, and other facilities. We welcome you in our city with all our hearts!

Christmas markets
Christmas markets
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates… welcome to our Christmas markets and handicraft fairs...
Culture
Culture
Find a selection of interesting events that take place in Lübeck's Old Town and in Travemünde...
Kids and Families
Kids and Families
Lübeck during Christmas time offers a bunch of attractions for families: Fun and games for the...
Shopping
Shopping
You will easily find your Christmas gifts in Lübeck - because shopping or simply browsing...

TIP: Shining Advent • 25th Nov. • 4.30 p.m. St. Mary's church

church service for families at St. Mary's church followed by a light procession to St. Peter's church for the offi cial opening of the Christmas markets