Travel Guide Lüneburg

Lüneburg is a very pretty city of 72,000 inhabitants, one of the few in Northern Germany to have been completely spared the destruction of the last war. We will discover a superb city center. A visit to the magnificent town hall is worth the trip, as is a walk along the half-timbered houses, canals and well-preserved monuments. The architecture of the houses, most of which date back to the Middle Ages, is well worth seeing. They bear witness to the great prosperity that Lüneburg enjoyed during this period, thanks to the salt trade. Located in the state of Lower Saxony, Lüneburg is definitely oriented towards Hamburg. It has become a weekend paradise for Hamburgers. And for good reason: it is ideal for sightseeing, strolling and café-going. Lüneburg is also the capital and gateway to Germany's largest historical heathland, the Lüneburger Heide. Lüneburg is the capital and the gateway to Germany's largest historical heathland, the Lüneburger Heide. The city is worth a visit if you choose the latter; if you are content with a city tour, half a day will suffice - the city is quite dead outside of the busy tourist scene.