Lübeck shines: Queen of Lights Lucia brings Advent magic!

Lübeck shines: Queen of Lights Lucia brings Advent magic!

On December 5th and 6th, 2025, Lübeck will be all about light, as Visby's Queen of Lights Lucia, the radiant symbol of Swedish Advent culture, will visit the Hanseatic city. Already today, December 3rd, preparations are in full swing to properly celebrate this festive occasion. Lucia's performances are a tradition that has been maintained in Lübeck for many years and clearly embodies the special relationships with the Swedish sister city of Visby. luebeck-verliebt.de reports that Lucia not only brings light and singing, but also the warm flair of Advent.

The first appearance of the Queen of Lights will take place on December 5th at 10 a.m. in the audience hall of the Lübeck town hall, where she will be musically accompanied by the cheerful sounds of the children from the Dr.-Julius-Leber-Straße daycare center. After the first start, Mayor Jan Lindenau will welcome the Queen of Lights to the town hall at 10:30 a.m. This warm welcome will certainly underline the festive spirit of the visit.

Festive performances and atmospheric atmosphere

Further public performances are on the program on the same day: Lucia will sing at 2 p.m. in the historic Holy Spirit Hospital, followed by performances at 3 p.m. in St. Petri Church and at 5:30 p.m. on the stage of the Historical Market. At 6 p.m. she will end the evening on the Schrangen. The festive atmosphere, complemented by music and singing, will be particularly noticeable in the old town of Lübeck. hl-live.de describes these moments as the highlight of a festive day.

The event continues on St. Nicholas Day, December 6th. Lucia starts her day at 11 a.m. at the weekly market on Brink before taking part in the public lunchtime service in St. Mary's Church. In the afternoon she will be seen at the Travemünde Christmas market at 3 p.m., followed by an appearance at the Maritime Christmas market at 5 p.m., where the glittering lights and the smell of roasted almonds will enchant visitors.

Lübeck's Christmas magic

The Christmas season in Lübeck is a very special time, characterized by anticipation and the longing for security. The old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is transformed into a glittering wonderland with poinsettias, brightly lit Christmas trees and the smell of mulled wine and Christmas cookies. As luebeck-tourismus.de describes, it is not for nothing that the Christmas markets in the old town of Lübeck are celebrated as the best in northern Germany.

Visitors can enjoy the hustle and bustle, talk to artisans, purchase handmade products or take a ride on the Ferris wheel. Organ concerts in the Gothic churches also offer unforgettable experiences during this festive period.

Overall, it turns out that the visit of Queen of Lights Lucia not only increases the festive Christmas spirit, but also promotes lively exchange between Lübeck and Visby. There is great anticipation for this special occasion, and Lübeck residents and visitors to the city can look forward to an unforgettable experience.