Greetings from Lüneburg, Germany! Today, we’re going to be visiting a town that rose to prosperity during the Middle Ages thanks to salt, AKA white gold. This is a legacy that is still visible today, namely in the form of dipping streets and leaning buildings, but we’ll get to that part a bit later in the video. In today’s tour, we’ll show you where to get the best panoramic views of Lüneburg, we’ll admire that Gothic red-brick architecture that dominates the town, we’ll walk along the river and spot the old medieval crane, we’ll sample some unique chocolate flavours (including salt - the local favourite), and we’ll finish the day with some hearty dishes in a cozy German pub. The following is our Lüneburg travel guide and in this video, we’re going to be sharing 10 things to do in Lüneburg during your visit. 🇩🇪 Things to do in Lüneburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Views from the water tower - 01:01 Platz am Sande - 03:57 Basilica of St Nikolai - 04:31 Ilmenau River and the Old Crane - 06:13 Lunch at Friedas am Wasserturm - 07:25 St John’s Church - 08:43 Walking tour of the Old Town - 09:19 St Michael’s Church - 10:40 Chocolates at Schokothek - 11:03 German pub food at Krone - 13:31 Stay at Das Stadthaus - 15:58 We hope our Lüneburg travel guide gave you a few ideas of things to do around town. If you have any other suggestions of things to do that you'd like to share with fellow travellers, feel free to leave those in the comments below! #luneburg #germany #europe LÜNEBURG TRAVEL GUIDE | 10 Things to do in Luneburg, Germany 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 10 Things to Do in Lüneburg, Germany | “White Gold” & Red-Brick Gems Discover the medieval salt-rich town of Lüneburg—where “white gold” built an empire, dipping streets lean with Renaissance charm, and a hidden chocolate scene awaits. Here’s our step-by-step tour: Morning Greetings & Salt Legacy – “Greetings from Lüneburg, Germany!” We arrive in Lower Saxony’s salt capital, famed for 1,000 years of salt mining that shaped its skyline and sinking foundations. Ascend the Water Tower (Wasserturm) – Climb 55 m (elevator up, stairs down!) for 360° panoramic views over red-tiled rooftops, church spires and distant windmills. – Spot the wedding plaques on the tower walls—2 weddings/day on average! 🎉 Platz Am Sande: Medieval Market Square – Wander this medieval trade hub, where Hanseatic merchants once bartered salt and herring—imagine carts clattering over cobbles. St. Nicolai Basilica – Explore Lüneburg’s Gothic red-brick masterpiece (1407–1440), once serving salt-workers and coopers. – Stay for the organ concert behind a small donation, then descend into the quiet “Room of Silence” for reflection. Ilmenau Riverbank & Medieval Crane – Stroll riverside for the iconic wooden crane (1330 AD)—once hoisting barrels of salt and salted herring. – Snap postcard-perfect shots by weeping willows, bridges & riverside pubs. Lunch at Frida’s Ambasador – Savour seasonal soups and comfort mains: • Parmesan-cream soup with pesto • Haida Burger: tangy salsa, cheese & pickles – Pair with seasoned fries & local Pilsner. 🍺 Johannis Church (St. Johannis) – Marvel at another red-brick Gothic church where J.S. Bach composed his first pieces—admire the ornate organ above the altar. Guided Salt & Sinking Tour – Learn how centuries of salt pumping hollowed out caverns → leaning buildings, slanted doorways & that famous “dipping street” effect. – Visit the “Pregnant House” with its bulging façade—timeless architectural anomaly! ShokoTek Chocolate Tasting – Indulge in global chocolates plus local specialties: • Salted caramel & chocolate pistachio nougat • Black licorice for the die–hard fan (Sam’s fave!) – Sip award-winning Franconian wine in uniquely shaped bottles. 🍷 Dinner & Raw Roulade at Krone Pub – Raw Roulade: ultra-thin beef roulade with onions, pickles & mustard (a Lüneburg specialty). – Käsespätzle: oozy Swabian noodles with crispy onions—German comfort food perfected. 💡 Pro Tips: • Salt Museum: Don’t miss the Saltworks Museum for hands-on mining history. • Best Photo: Sunset from the Water Tower for golden-hour glow over red roofs. • Getting Around: Compact Old Town—walkable, with ample bike rentals. 👍 Enjoyed your virtual stroll through Lüneburg? • Like if you’re craving medieval charm & salted chocolate! • Subscribe for more Germany travel guides. • Comment your must-try Lüneburg experience below! 🔖 #Lüneburg #SaltRoad #MedievalGermany #WaterTower #ChocolateTasting #RawRoulade #GermanTravelGuide BLOGS https://cheargentinatravel.com/ https://thatbackpacker.com/ https://nomadicsamuel.com/ https://acrossalberta.com/ https://pictureperfectportfolios.com/ Music We Use: http://bit.ly/SamAudreyMusic