Monday, April 21, 2025 – Photo of the Day – Hamburg, Germany

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Hamburg, Germany.

Today’s Excursion – Medieval Luneburg

We travelled to Lüneburg, a medieval town situated on the river Ilmenau and indeed a secret treasure south of Hamburg.
Located in the northeastern part of Lower Saxony, approximately 50 kilometres south of Hamburg, Lüneburg has a population of around 70,000 residents. The city, rich in tradition, boasts an over 1,000-year-old history closely tied to salt, known as the “white gold” of the Middle Ages. The salt mines made Lüneburg a rich and powerful town and an essential member of the
Hanseatic League.

Luneburg Walking Tour
To learn more and appreciate the beauty of this medieval city, our guide took us on an orientation tour of the Old Town on foot. The numerous important historical buildings, featuring well-preserved brick patrician houses built in the North Gothic style, testify to the city’s prosperity in the Middle Ages. Even today, salt plays a vital role in Lüneburg’s status as a spa town; many illnesses are treated through salt and water therapies. Walk through the small, cobbled streets and alleyways to view the historical town hall, the Rathaus, dating back to 1297. Admire fascinating buildings and merchant houses, steeped in cultural history, such as St. Nicolas’ Church, built in the 15th century, the wooden mill, and Lueneburg’s landmark, the Old Crane.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant