Lübeck Jewish History Walking Tour

Trace the history of Jewish people in Lubeck during the Hanseatic Era and World War II with the Jewish History Guide. Discover a little known Jewish heritage. See the Synagogue and Holstentor, and visit the Lubeck Cathedral
Highlights:

• Discover the Jewish side of Lubeck with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
• See the Lubeck Synagogue - the only active synagogue in Schleswig-Holstein
• Learn about Jewish persecution and the Holocaust
• See the highlights of Lubeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Visit the magnificent Lubeck Cathedral

The history of Jews in Lubeck tells the history of antisemitism in Germany before Hitler and World War II. On this original tour you will discover forgotten stories of Jews from the Hanseatic era and learn about the anti-semitic prejudices that led to the”Final Solution” and the Holocaust. Experience Jewish Lubeck!

Meeting Point

RINGHOTEL JENSEN

An d. Obertrave 4, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

in front of the Ringhotel Jensen

What's included:

• Entrance fee to Lubeck Cathedral
• Jewish History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
• Interesting facts about Lubeck, Jewish history and the Holocaust
• A special route passing by the Lubeck Synagogue (outside)
• Private Tour about the Jewish History of the Hanseatic City of Lubeck

Not included:

• Entry to the Synagogue

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

An d. Obertrave 4

An d. Obertrave 4, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

Meet your guide in front of the Ringhotel Jensen, An d. Obertrave 4, 23552 Lübeck, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

10 minutes

Holstentor

Holstentorplatz, Lubeck, 23552, Schleswig-Holstein

Explore the Jewish history and highlights of Lubeck’s Old Town with a Local History Expert-Guide. Most city tours skip on the Jewish history, but it is actually pretty interesting and worth discovering. As an imperial city and capital of the Hanseatic League, Lubeck did not permit Jewish people to reside within its gates, with a few exceptions that you will learn about during the tour. You will see the famous Holstentor gate

50 minutes

St. Mary's Church

Marienkirche, Marienkirchhof 1, 23552 Lübeck, Germany

Explore the impressive St. Mary’s Church, located within the Hanseatic merchants' district where some Jewish merchants would also come from time to time.

30 minutes

Katharineum

23552 Lübeck, Germany

Another point of interest will be the Katharineum, where Rabbi Felix F. Carlebach and his son, and some other Jewish students and professors attended. You will also see the only synagogue in the “City of Seven Towers”, and learn about the “Night of the Broken Glass” and the Holocaust.

30 minutes

Lubeck Cathedral

Muehlendamm 2, Lubeck, 23552, Schleswig-Holstein

The tour will pass the Museum of St. Anne’s Church, and end in front of the magnificent Lubeck Cathedral. If you wish, you can enter inside and hear its fascinating history from your passionate Private Guide.

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