Hanseatic Cities of Germany
Stralsund - Rostock - Schwerin - Lübeck - Hamburg – Bremen
The itinerary can be tailored to your group's individual needs and requirements.(approx. 5 days – min. 15 persons ) Stralsund is a UNESCO World Heritage site and due to its history, its unique location by the sea and the large number of historic buildings, this Hanseatic city is a highlight in northern Germany. Rostock, the “Gateway to the North”, has been shaped by over 800 years of history and has preserved much of the charm accumulated as a leading member of the Hanseatic League. The gabled houses dominating the skyline are evidence of this, as well as the imposing brick warehouses, massive gates and fortifications, and awe-inspiring churches.
Schwerin is famous for its castle located right on the lake, its Gothic cathedral built in 1260-1416 , the Alter Garten Platz (Old Garden Square), surrounded by buildings such as the 18th-century Altes Palais (Old Palace), the Town Hall and the Baroque Schelf Church.
Lubeck in Schleswig-Holstein is the second largest city in northern Germany. For many centuries it was the "capital" of the Hanseatic League ("Queen of the Hanse"), and because of its Gothic architectural heritage it is also on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. Lübeck is situated on the River Trave and is the largest German port on the Baltic Sea. The old part of the town is an island surrounded by the Trave, and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany, and with its world famous harbour it is Germany’s principal port. The Hafenrundfahrt (Harbour cruise) takes in the Speicherstadt, where in former times the goods from overseas were stored, the city with the Old Town Hall, and the Elbe river banks with their famous views of the big container ships. With over 40 theatres and 50 museums, Hamburg is one of the main cultural centres in Germany. In the early sixties it was one of the launching pads for the Beatles on their way to fame.
Bremen is an impressive city with its Marktplatz (Market Square) dominated by the opulent façade of the Town Hall. In front of the Town Hall stand two famous statues: one is the statue (1404) of the city's protector, Roland, bearing the "sword of justice" and the other is Gerhard Marcks's famous 1953 bronze sculpture Die Stadtmusikanten (Town Musicians) which portrays the donkey, dog, cat, and rooster featured in the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale. Other interesting buildings in the vicinity of the Marktplatz Include the Schütting, a 16th-century Flemish-inspired guild hall, and the Stadtwaage, the former weighing house (built in 1588), with its ornate Renaissance façade.
On the south side of the Marktplatz, the Böttcherstraße was transformed in 1923-1931 by the coffee magnate Ludwig Roselius, who commissioned local artists to convert the narrow street into an inspired mixture of Gothic and Art Nouveau. Today, the street is one of Bremen's most popular attractions.
Hanseatic Cities Package – Services and Suggestions
- Accommodation in double room with private facilities in 3, 4 or 5 star Hotels
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch or dinner (3-course menu)
- Boat excursion in Hamburg
- Local guides in all cities
- Guided sightseeing tours including entrance fees in Stralsund,
Rostock, Schwerin, Lubeck, Hamburg and Bremen - Tour escort from and to the Airport
All services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Prices vary according to the length of stay, the desired category of the hotel, the size of the group and your choice of additional services.
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