Ratzeburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view of the Küchensee near Ratzeburg, Germany
Panoramic view of the Küchensee near Ratzeburg, Germany
Panoramic view of the Küchensee near Ratzeburg, Germany
Ratzeburg’s old town island in northern Germany with cathedral and red-roofed houses, as the camera pans right to left showing the historic town, lake scenery and a sailing boat.
Have you ever been to Ratzeburg, an idyllic town just about an hour away from Hamburg? In summer you can go camping at the beautiful lake surrounding a peninsular with an old cathedral and picturesque half-timbered houses like this one. #Germany #schleswig-Holstein #halftimbered #architecture #oldbuildings

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PLAZA Premium Timmendorfer Strand

PLAZA Premium Timmendorfer Strand

An der Waldkapelle 26 Timmendorfer Strand SH
The price is AU$197 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$197
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Timmendorfer Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Everything was fantastic

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

PLAZA Premium Timmendorfer Strand
Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck

4 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 1-5 Lübeck SH
The price is AU$153 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$153
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Park Inn by Radisson Lübeck
Radisson Blu Senator Hotel

Radisson Blu Senator Hotel

5 out of 5
Willy-Brandt-Allee 6 Lübeck SH
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The price is AU$248 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$248
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean, price very reasonable for a 5* and so close to city centre. My only gripe was the noise level given the room location - I was close to the inner hotel area, 1002, and bar music & chatter was on until midnight, also the location felt like a thoroughfare, either the staff was vacuuming ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Senator Hotel
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Bob W Lübeck Old Town

Bob W Lübeck Old Town

Lindenpl. 2 Lübeck SH
Stay at this aparthotel in Lübeck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Nature Reserve Wakenitz and Salt Storage Warehouses ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Very nice room with kitchen and lots of space. Clean and comfortable. We will return another time. Peter

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Bob W Lübeck Old Town
3 large rooms, 77 sqm, elevator, directly on the beach and in the center

3 large rooms, 77 sqm, elevator, directly on the beach and in the center

Scharbeutz SH
Stay at this beach apartment in Scharbeutz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Scharbeutz Beach and Ostsee Therme Scharbeutz ...
8/10 Very Good! (68 reviews)
Lovely apartment in lovely location
We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It was quiet and comfortable with just a few minutes walk to the beach. The grocery store is a 15 minute walk (or few minute drive) and the bakery around the corner is fabulous!We had a problem locating the property as the front picture is not the apartment ...

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

3 large rooms, 77 sqm, elevator, directly on the beach and in the center
Front row, more sea is not possible!

Front row, more sea is not possible!

Haffkrug SH
Stay at this beach apartment in Scharbeutz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Haffkrug Beach and Scharbeutz Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Super nette Gastgeberin und tolle Ausstattung

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Front row, more sea is not possible!
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Popular places to visit

Ratzeburger See

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ratzeburger See during your travels in Ratzeburg. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Ratzeburger See

Ratzburg Kurpark

Explore the great outdoors at Ratzburg Kurpark, a lovely green space in Ratzeburg. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Ratzburg Kurpark

Badestelle Ratzeburg

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Badestelle Ratzeburg during your trip to Ratzeburg? Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area.

Badestelle Ratzeburg

Ratzburg Marketplace

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Ratzburg Marketplace during your stay in Ratzeburg. Discover the countryside in this walkable area.

Ratzburg Marketplace

Ernst Barlach Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ernst Barlach Museum during your trip to Ratzeburg. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

Ernst Barlach Museum

A. Paul Weber Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in A. Paul Weber Museum during your trip to Ratzeburg. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

A. Paul Weber Museum