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    Gothic Brick, Heath and a Castle: From Magdeburg to Lübeck

    Gothic Brick, Heath and a Castle: From Magdeburg to Lübeck
    Starts from

    Magdeburg

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    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    18

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    400 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Magdeburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    400 mi

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    Cate  Brubaker

    Cate Brubaker

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    Highlights

    • Explore a brick Gothic working abbey of 1230.
    • Visit Schwerin's fairy tale castle.
    • Step back in time at the 19th century open-air farm museum.
    Head north for three days of history and outdoor experiences!
    You'll visit a preserved section of the one-time border between the former East and West Germany, explore a working 13th monastery, and marvel at this area's red Gothic brick buildings.
    You'll also take a hike in the local heath fields, discover Lübeck's famous marzipan, and see a fairy tale castle and open air farm museum.

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    Head north for three days of history and outdoor experiences!
    You'll visit a preserved section of the one-time border between the former East and West Germany, explore a working 13th monastery, and marvel at this area's red Gothic brick buildings.
    You'll also take a hike in the local heath fields, discover Lübeck's famous marzipan, and see a fairy tale castle and open air farm museum.
    Cate  Brubaker

    Cate Brubaker

    Travel Expert

    • Explore a brick Gothic working abbey of 1230.
    • Visit Schwerin's fairy tale castle.
    • Step back in time at the 19th century open-air farm museum.

    Travel itinerary

    An Historic Border, a Working Abbey and a Hike Through Heath
    7 Activities

    Day 1

    166 mi0.6 mi

    An Historic Border, a Working Abbey and a Hike Through Heath

    Today you’ll see a preserved section of the one-time border between the former East and West Germany, view a brick gothic abbey dating back to 1230, admire the half-timbered houses in charming Celle, and take a nature hike through one of the area’s most beautiful heath fields.
    22:00
    From Lüneburg to Lübeck: Two Hanseatic Cities
    5 Activities

    Day 2

    58 mi1 mi

    From Lüneburg to Lübeck: Two Hanseatic Cities

    Today you’ll begin the day exploring Lüneburg’s historic brick old town, then immerse yourself in Lauenburg’s shipping history, enjoy lunch overlooking the Elbe river, and end the day in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck.
    22:00
    Marzipan, a Castle and Living History
    6 Activities

    Day 3

    176 mi0.7 mi

    Marzipan, a Castle and Living History

    On the final day of your trip, you'll start the day with a visit to the world-famous Niederegger Marzipan museum and café. Then, make your way to the stunning Schwerin castle, and then round out the weekend with a stop at the Open Air Museum of Ethnography Schwerin Mueß to immerse yourself in local history before heading back to Magdeburg.

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