1-Hour Lübeck Christmas Market Tour with Five Festive Markets

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Find out about the best hot drinks and specialties in the central market
• 02 See the medieval booths at the Medieval Christmas Market
• 03 Stroll through the Star Forest Christmas tree market
• 04 See Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood in the Children's Market
• 05 Stop at the Maritime Christmas Market with the romantically lit big wheel
• 06 Listen to cheery Christmas music at the sailors' market by the historic old port

Get an overview of five different Christmas markets, all just a few steps apart on Lübeck island in North Germany. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as you start at the Holstengate City Gate and visit the St. Peters Church craft market with its yellow stars. Continue to the central market and the Children's Fairy Tales market while learning about Germany's Christmas customs, then stroll through the beautifully lit Star Forest, Maritime Christmas Market, and the unique Medieval Christmas market. End at the old port of Lübeck with its sailors' market and music stage.

Walk across to the Grimm's Fairy Tales market, where you meet Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lubeck

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lübeck's Five Christmas Markets

• Meet your tour guide and begin right in the center, in the middle of a forest of sapin Christmas trees. Marvel at the star lights above you and explore the wares in the food and drink booths spread around the forest.
• Walk across to the Grimm's Fairy Tales market, where you meet Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
• Continue to the Medieval Christmas Market, with its medieval booths right next to the grand Gothic St. Mary's Church.
• Stroll over to the central Christmas Market in the main market square and see the big Christmas tree, the historic Town Hall, and the Marzipan Chocolate Gourmetland.
• Continue along the main shopping street and walk up to the illuminated big wheel in the Maritime Christmas Market.
• End at the historic ship's market along the River Trave, where local people meet before going on to restaurants, clubs, and music venues.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• We can stop at any time for a hot drink in one of the bars or at one of the many Christmassy booths. The cost of drinks is not included.

What to bring

• Your explorer spirit and warm clothing

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lübeck, Germany

Tour start

Lübeck, Germany

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.