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Museum · Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein
Europäisches Hansemuseum
Museum about the Hanseatic League, with life-size reconstructions of ports and commercial offices and a section inside the former Burgkloster convent.
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 Europäisches Hansemuseum
The Europäisches Hansemuseum tells the story of the Hanseatic League, the network of trading cities that controlled commerce in northern Europe for about 400 years, with Lübeck as its principal city. It sits on the northern tip of the Altstadt, on the banks of the Trave, and opened in 2015.
The permanent exhibition is a sequence of life-size reconstructions: the port of Novgorod in Russia, the League’s office in Bruges, the herring fair of Falsterbo in Sweden, a Lübeck council chamber. Between them, rooms with documents, maps and original objects explain Lübeck law, the trade routes and the League’s crises.
The second part occupies the Burgkloster, the adjacent medieval Dominican convent. There you can find the commercial office of Bergen in Norway, with the dried cod that was its main product, and a court room from the late 19th century.
The exhibition has texts in German, English and other languages. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions.
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
Two to three hours.
Best time
It works well on a rainy or cold day. Arrive early on weekends and during German school holidays, when there are more families.
How to get there
It is located on the northern tip of the Altstadt, near the Burgtor, about a 20-minute walk from the central station. City buses stop nearby.
Tip
Choose the character profile offered with the ticket at the start of your visit: it accompanies the exhibition and helps explain the history. Don’t skip the Burgkloster, which many people miss out on from fatigue.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Europäisches Hansemuseum
Does the Hansemuseum have information in English?
Yes. The permanent exhibition has texts in German, English and other languages.
How long does a visit to the Hansemuseum take?
Two to three hours for the permanent exhibition and the Burgkloster. If you're short on time you can focus on the life-size scenes.
Do I need to buy tickets beforehand?
It's not mandatory, but buying in advance online avoids queues on busy days. Confirm the opening times before you go.