A rail trip through northern Germany: from Hanseatic towns to Prussian palaces
Why we featured this post
Planning a Germany trip that works without a rental car? This rail-focused post lays out an easy 8-day route starting in Hamburg and hopping to Lübeck, Rostock (plus seaside Warnemünde), Erfurt, and Potsdam, with nights clearly spelled out. For families, the Lübeck section is packed with concrete ideas: steering your own e-boat cruise around the old town, hunting down the gänge alleyways, and climbing St. Peter’s Church tower for a rooftop view. It also highlights kid-pleasing stops like Niederegger marzipan and a classic seafood dinner at Schiffergesellschaft.
Things to do
- Pilot an e-boat cruise around Lübeck’s old town
- Wander Lübeck’s gänge alleyways and courtyard passages
- Climb St. Peter’s Church tower for city views
- Visit the Hansemuseum to learn Hanseatic trade history
- Stop at Niederegger for marzipan and café cake
Based on Velvet Escape's post. Read it for the full details.
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