Christmas magic in Lübeck: How to reach the market stress-free!

Christmas magic in Lübeck: How to reach the market stress-free!

The Lübeck Christmas market in the picturesque old town once again enchants numerous visitors and is an attraction with a festive atmosphere. In order to make everyone's visit as pleasant as possible, the city recommends concentrating on using public transport to get there. The main train station and the central bus station are only about a 15-minute walk from the old town, which creates further incentive to leave your car behind. Parking options are limited, especially in the city center, an issue that resonates with many.

A great offer are the free shuttle buses that depart from the Lohmühle Park and Ride area and Einsiedelstrasse on the four Saturdays in Advent between 11:05 a.m. and 8:35 p.m. The buses commute every 10 minutes to the Sandstrasse and Koberg stops so that visitors can get to the Christmas market stress-free. Return trips from the city center are also offered every 20 minutes from 8:49 p.m. to 10:09 p.m. This initiative is organized by Stadtwerke Lübeck Mobil, LVG and Lübeck Management, who ensure that everything runs smoothly LN Online and Here Lübeck.

Important information and traffic regulations

The city explicitly points out that visitors should pay attention to the parking guidance system displays in order to keep an eye on the current parking situation. For anyone who still dares to come by car, we advise against making trips to the city center if the parking spaces are already full. The current parking space occupancy can be easily viewed at parken-luebeck.de. Special parking areas are available for buses and coaches at the music and congress hall, while the Lastadie mobile home parking lot can be used as a bus parking lot from November 24th to December 30th.

In addition, the Christmas markets in Lübeck are open until after Christmas. The market at the town hall, the pedestrian zone, the fairytale forest at St. Marien and the gnome wonderland are open until December 30th. The harbor glow at Drehbrückenplatz and the Maritime Market at Koberg, which are open to visitors until December 29th, provide a maritime atmosphere. If you want to avoid long waiting times and large crowds, we recommend visiting the Christmas market from Monday to Thursday.

Traffic restrictions and safety information

Various traffic restrictions apply in and around the old town during the Christmas period. For example, turning right from Holstenstraße into Untertrave is not possible from November 24th to December 30th. The Koberg is closed daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., which can have a decisive impact on planning your journey. The Burgtor Bridge is also not passable between these times. Don't be surprised by the changes, from December 14th passenger controllers will be a valuable contact point who will provide visitors with information about diversions and trains.

During this festive period, it is important to remember that consideration and respectful behavior on public transport are important. To ensure that everyone gets to their destination safely, passenger guides are there as contact persons. For more information about traffic rules, shuttle times and which markets are open, it's worth taking a look at the website www.luebeck.de/Weihnachtsstadt.