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Travemünde

Travemünde is the closest of the boroughs of Lübeck to the Baltic Sea. As the name suggests, it is at the mouth of the river Trave. For hundreds of years, Travemünde has been a popular seaside resort and harbour on the German Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein. Daily passenger and cargo ferries leave to Scandinavia and the Baltic states but the pristine white beach and the rich history encourages people to stay. The town is trying to build a new future as a tourist destination to avoid the fate of many faceless ports.

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Do
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Eat
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Drink
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Buy
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Banner: Travemünde_Beach_1.jpg : Niels Heidenreich derivative work: Danapit, CC BY-SA 2.0

219 places

  1. Do

    Sailing Ship Passat

    This tall sailing ship was built in 1911 in Hamburg and sailed between South America and Europe. In 1957 it was taken out of service due to the wreck of its sister ship Pamir. Today it is a museum ship and popular for wedding receptions and youth groups.

    Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow

  2. SeeMuseum

    Seaside resort museum

    Seebadmuseum

    The exhibition illustrates the development of Travemünde as a sea resort since 1802.

    Mar-Dec: Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)€5, kids are free · Wheelchair accessible

  3. DoBeach

    Travemünder Woche

    The main event of the year is organised by the Yacht Club. Around 1,500 sailors compete and parade with their ships. The event takes place in July and lasts about ten days.

  4. See

    Old light house

    Travemünde has two light houses. The old one was erected in 1539 and is one of the oldest light houses in Germany. The light house is 31 metres high and you need to climb 142 steps to the top. It was in service until 1972, when the new navigation light on top of the Maritim Hotel was erected. Today it houses a maritime museum that focuses on the history of the light house. During the summer season (May until October), the museum offers several walking tours to explain the history and development around the light house.

    Apr-Oct daily 13:00-16:00Adults €2, children (up to 14) €1

  5. EatFish restaurant

    Marina

    Yacht Club restaurant next to the harbour. The patio is very popular.

    Mon Tue closed, Wed Thu 11:00-20:00, Fri Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-20:00Outdoor seating · Vegan options

  6. EatGerman restaurant

    Alte Vogtei

    This house was built in 1551 as the bailiff's residence, served later as police station, then turned into a restaurant with fresh local kitchen. Brunch on Sundays.

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

  7. See

    Mövenstein

    Glacial erratic which legend says a seagull dropped. Basically a rock sticking out of the water but has a history regarding bathing local activities and in German literature.

  8. Buy

    Niederegger

    Founded in 1806, this shop and café is an institution in Lübeck and Travemünde. A visit to buy some marzipan or drink a hot chocolate is a must.

    Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-18:00Limited wheelchair access

  9. See

    New light house

    The new lighthouse is on the Mole, which delimits the passage for the ships, right on the summit of the navigation channel. The new lighthouse is not to be confused with the navigation light on top of the Hotel Maritim.

  10. Eat

    Luzifer

    Stylish restaurant with good roof-deck bar. Good view on the bypassing ships. During summer weekends reserve for dinner.

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

  11. Do

    MS Sven Johannsen

    boat excursions

    Sea and harbour cruises, trips along Trave river to Lübeck or along the Baltic Sea to Grömitz or Boltenhagen.

    several daily departuresAdults from €6, children from €3

  12. Drink

    Ostseelounge

    Lounge with live music next to the beach. Open during the summer and offers cocktails, et al.

    Mon-Sun 11:00-01:00 (depends on weather)

  13. EatGreek restaurant

    Olympos

    Kurgartenstraße 52

    Closed · opens 11:30 am tomorrowOutdoor seating

  14. Eat

    Fisch Paul

    An institution for fish sandwiches. Open only during the summer. No fixed closing time, but usually closes at sunset.

    Apr-Oct 10:30

  15. Do

    Priwall Ferry

    The Priwall ferry commutes over the navigation channel for the big boats and connects Travemünde with the Priwall Peninsula. It is a historic ferryboat and very popular during summer as it is the easiest mode of transport to the sailing ship Passat and the calmer beaches on the peninsula.

    Children €0.80, adults €1.20

  16. See

    Beach

    The 1.7 km of white sand is the town's main attraction and the beach is, without a doubt, the place to be during the summer. The beach is the main reason why this town has been a popular seaside resort since 1800s.

  17. Eat

    Fishing port

    Several fishermen set up huts or small shops where a variety of fish dishes are offered. These dishes are simple but good and offer good value for money. Popular with kids as they can see the fishing business in detail.

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  18. EatDoner kebab restaurant

    Sultan Döner

    Kurgartenstraße 129

  19. Do Not mapped

    Brodtner Ufer

    Walk along the steep cliff line of Brodtner Ufer from Travemünde to Niendorf. The 4-km walk can be done in 1-1½ hr and it offers great views along the coastline.

  20. Do

    MS Marittima

    boat excursions

    60 minutes sea and harbour cruise.

    5 departures per day between 11:00 to 17:00Adults from €7, children from €3, special offers from €2

  21. Buy

    Matzen

    Traditional department store.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00 Sun 11:00-18:00

  22. Eat

    CARLS Travemünde

    Außenallee 10

  23. Eat

    Priwall Imbiss

    Mecklenburger Landstraße 40A

  24. DrinkBar

    Das kleine Winkler

    Bistro, Weinstube und Vinothek des Weingutes Winkler aus der Pfalz

    Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

  25. EatRegional restaurant

    Seglermesse

    33 Priwallpromenade

    Hours unclear (Specified as open end. Closing time was guessed.)Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

  26. EatIce cream

    Die Eisdiele

    Kaiserallee 2

    Closed · opens noon WednesdayTakeaway · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  27. SeeHistoric building

    LYC

    Historischer Rettungsschuppen der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger (DGzRS)

    Heritage listed

  28. EatItalian restaurant

    Bellavista

    1 Kaiserallee

    Closed · opens noon tomorrowOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options

  29. EatItalian restaurant

    Casablanca

    13 Vorderreihe

    Closed · opens 11:30 am tomorrowLimited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

  30. EatSeafood restaurant

    Fischkombüse

    Vorderreihe 12

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrowOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible