Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour in Lübeck

Explore Lübeck's Hanseatic heritage on a private, self-guided walk, solving smartphone riddles at 10 attractions. Use logic, imagination and observation to unlock clues along the city's cobbled streets. Puzzles take place outside the attractions; admission, a tour guide and an audio guide are not included.

Itinerary

1. Begin your self-guided walk at Burgtor at 10:00, a medieval gate reflecting Lübeck's history of trade and defense.
2. Discover the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, a medieval hospital now housing a museum about care and charity.
3. Admire the architecture of Theatre Lübeck, a center for the performing arts.
4. Explore the Mann family's literary legacy at Buddenbrookhaus, home to the Deutsche Thomas Mann-Gesellschaft.
5. Ascend Marienkirche for panoramic views and discover its astronomical clock.
6. Learn about Lübeck's governance and admire the architecture at Stadtverwaltung Hansestadt.
7. Explore Museum Holstentor, housed in the historic gate, with artifacts from the Hanseatic League era.
8. Discover the intricate details of St. Peter's Church, a centuries-old place of worship.
9. Explore the museums and cultural spaces of Museumsquartier St. Annen.
10. Finish at Lübeck Cathedral at 12:00, taking in its carvings and stained glass.

What's Included

• Navigation

Important details

• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing
• Not recommended if you have a serious medical condition
• The route is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Pets are allowed
• Bring a charged smartphone and ensure you have internet access during the activity; neither is provided
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure