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House museum · Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein
Café Niederegger
Lübeck's marzipan house since 1806, opposite the town hall, with a shop, café and an exhibition about the sweet's history on the upper floor.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Café Niederegger
Lübeck is known in Germany as the marzipan city, a sweet made of almond and sugar. The best-known brand is Niederegger, founded on March 1, 1806 by Johann Georg Niederegger, a confectioner who settled in the city.
The main house is on Breite Straße, right opposite the town hall. The ground floor houses the shop, with marzipan in bars, modeled fruits and seasonal figures. The café occupies the upper floors and serves, among other sweets, the house's marzipan walnut cake.
On the top floor there is an exhibition about marzipan, with the history of the sweet, which arrived in Europe from the East, and life-size marzipan figures.
The visit is quick and works as a break between the town hall and the Marienkirche.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From about 20 minutes for the shop and exhibition to an hour if you include the café.
Best time
Mid-morning or mid-afternoon, outside the lunch rush. On Sundays the house usually opens later: check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Breite Straße, opposite the town hall, about a 15-minute walk from the main station.
Tip
For souvenirs, packaged bars travel better than figures. The café tends to fill up on weekends: you can reserve a table.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Café Niederegger
Since when has Niederegger been making marzipan?
Since 1806, when Johann Georg Niederegger opened the confectionery in Lübeck.
Is there an entrance fee for the marzipan exhibition?
Check on site. The exhibition is on the upper floor of the main house, and access is through the shop.