Holstentor
Holstentor
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Lubeck Central Station • 8 min walk
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drlambda
Oslo, Norway119 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Worth a visit (1 hr), and they have student prices - great! No modern displays or flashing buttons, this is an old fashioned hand-craft museum full of interaction and interesting, informative displays. Learnt a lot, and the limited size just made this museum a perfect place to visit on a short trip to Lubeck so you can visit other places too.
Written July 26, 2023
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MarcusHurley
Calne, UK10,842 contributions
Nov 2022
I didn't go in to the building - not sure it was even open to be honest as both times I walked through there were no obvious signs. The building is one of the old city gates and the emblem of modern Lubeck. It is a very impressive, brick built fifteenth century fortification but now stands in isolation, the city walls having been removed in the nineteenth century.
There is an interesting contrast between the inside and outside walls of the building. The walls facing the city have lots of windows and are very ornate, the exterior walls have far fewer openings other than those for guns. There are also doubts over the accuracy of the early twentieth century restorations.
There is an interesting contrast between the inside and outside walls of the building. The walls facing the city have lots of windows and are very ornate, the exterior walls have far fewer openings other than those for guns. There are also doubts over the accuracy of the early twentieth century restorations.
Written November 5, 2022
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland16,813 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The Holsten Gate is a city gate marking off the western boundary of the old center Lübeck. It was built in 1464 and is the symbol of the city. The Brick Gothic construction is one of the relics of Lübeck's medieval city fortifications and one of two remaining city gates.
Written May 27, 2023
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Alexa S
54 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
A landmark of Lübeck and definitely a sight!
The gate is already clearly visible from afar. You can walk through the gate or visit it inside.
Recommended would be the Lübeck Day Pass (1 day - 12€, 2 days - 16€) so you can explore several sights. Those who only want to visit the gate pay Regular 8€ as an adult.
The gate is already clearly visible from afar. You can walk through the gate or visit it inside.
Recommended would be the Lübeck Day Pass (1 day - 12€, 2 days - 16€) so you can explore several sights. Those who only want to visit the gate pay Regular 8€ as an adult.
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Written August 14, 2024
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Nicholas K
Frankfurt, Germany73 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Impressive and well preserved structure marks the entrance to Northern Germany’s best preserved medieval city. The structure contains a small museum and nice promenade in front to take pictures. Interestingly, built with brick as much of the medieval city is. Well worth walking by and around
Written September 7, 2020
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Martina H
14 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The door to the Holsten Gate seems a little hidden, today's visit was very impressive. On various levels of the two towers you can see trade-related exhibits, references to life in the Middle Ages, beautiful ship models and, to top it all off, the city of Lübeck recreated using wooden models. So many details in this great city model!
Written February 23, 2024
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Lexy alone on Tour
Oranienburg, Germany26 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
A highlight, landmark and must-see. However, this time it was enough for me from the outside. You can also go in for a small price of 8€. You can also buy a Lübeck Day pass for €12 and then continue to see sights.
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Written August 13, 2024
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SABINE K
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Oct 2024 • Family
Fortunately, we were also in the Holstentor"museum" and not just passing it by. It was a great experience and with 8 EUR admission per person completely flawless. It is worth checking out here, after which you only understand the charm of Lübeck's old town on the city tour. Fully recommended on our part as a family outside.
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Written October 25, 2024
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sandra523
London, UK890 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I love architecture and old buildings. You’ll see the museum and look carefully. It looks like it’s leaning in.
Fabulous photo
Opportunities . Walk through the arch take in the river quaint streets
Fabulous photo
Opportunities . Walk through the arch take in the river quaint streets
Written July 4, 2023
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Emerson G
Jundiai, SP949 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Nice place to visit (we were not in but just outside). Beautiful garden and close to several other Lübeck nice places to visit. Some pigeons around could make your visit not pleasant and also is making the monument a bit dirty. You can make some nice pictures, appreciate the architecture and history and that is it.. It is worthy the visit (30-60min)
Written May 25, 2021
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