St. Catherine's Church, Lübeck

Name: St. Catherine's Church
Address: Lübeck, Germany

#16 among attractions in Lübeck

Museum, Gothic architecture, Church

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St. Catherine Church in Lübeck is a Brick Gothic church which belonged to a Franciscan monastery in the name of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, seized along other property from the Catholic Church by a city ordinance drawn up by the Lutheran pastor and friend of Martin Luther, Johannes Bugenhagen, passed and implemented on May 27, 1531, as Bugenhagen had previously accomplished this in Braunschweig (on September 5, 1528, with what is considered the first ever Protestant church ordinance, the Braunschweiger Kirchenordnung and Hamburg, Lübeck. ()

Local name: Katharinenkirche Architectural style: Brick gothicCoordinates: 53°52'9"N, 10°41'22"E

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InnenstadtLübeck Germany

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Day trips

St. Catherine's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Church, European Hansemuseum, Haerder Center, Burgtor.

~1080 ftSW
13th-century symbol of the city
St. Mary's Church, Lübeck
6 min walk • St. Mary's Church, standing tall in the historic city of Lübeck, Germany, is a breathtaking example of Northern European brick Gothic architecture. This monumental church, officially known as the Marienkirche, has been a central figure in Lübeck's skyline since its...
~1750 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
European Hansemuseum, Lübeck
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lübeck, a picturesque city in northern Germany, the European Hansemuseum stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Hanseatic League. This comprehensive museum, dedicated to the history of the powerful network of merchant guilds...
~1560 ftSW
53°51'56"N • 10°41'9"E
Haerder Center, Lübeck
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1540 ftN
Museum, Gothic architecture, Historical place
Burgtor, Lübeck
8 min walk • The Burgtor, standing proudly in the northern German city of Lübeck, is not just an architectural marvel but also a gateway to history. As one of the two remaining city gates from the medieval fortifications that once encircled Lübeck, the Burgtor serves as a...
~1840 ftSW
Church, View point
St. Petri, Lübeck
9 min walk • St. Piotr in Lubece - one of the five main churches in the Old Town in Lubecki. A unique five -yellow church in the style of North German brick Gothic. Seriously damaged during the British air attack in 1942, rebuilt in 1987 serves as a church of the University of Lubecki and the Cultural Center.
~1900 ftS
Gothic architecture, Church
Aegidienkirche, Lübeck
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lübeck, a city renowned for its medieval architecture, the Aegidienkirche stands as a poignant memorial to the ravages of war and the endurance of heritage. Though now a roofless ruin, the church's history is as rich as the Hanseatic city in...
~180 ftN
Museum, History museum, Baroque architecture
Willy Brandt House, Lübeck
1 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Lübeck, Germany, the Willy Brandt House stands as a tribute to one of the country's most esteemed statesmen. This museum is dedicated to the life and political legacy of Willy Brandt, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Chancellor...
~720 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Theater Lübeck, Lübeck
4 min walk • The Theater Lübeck is one of the largest theaters in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is managed by Theater Lübeck GmbH, a state-owned company of the Hansestadt Lübeck.
~840 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Buddenbrookhaus, Lübeck
5 min walk • Buddenbrook House - a tenement house at Mengstraße 4 in Lübeck, known for Tomasz Manna's novel. Buddenbrooks. From 1989, one of the facilities of the Hanseatic Culture Foundation of Lubeck. In 1993, Henry and Tomasz Mannów was opened here.
~370 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Behnhaus, Lübeck
2 min walk • The Behnhaus is an art museum in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, Germany, and part of its World heritage site. The Behnhaus as a structure is a neoclassical building with interior design by the Danish architect Joseph Christian Lillie.
~620 ftN
Church
St.-Jakobi-Kirche, Lübeck
4 min walk • St. Jakub in Lubece - one of the five main churches in the Old Town in Lubecki. It was created as a temple of the sea people. Taken in 1334, he is one of the stations of the Way of St. Jakub from Northern Europe to Santiago de Compostela.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine's Church?

Nearby attractions include Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen, Lübeck (1 min walk), Willy Brandt House, Lübeck (1 min walk), Günter-Grass-Haus, Lübeck (2 min walk), Behnhaus, Lübeck (2 min walk).

How to get to St. Catherine's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Catherine's Church:

Bus

Katharineum • Lines: 10, 11, 21, 31, 32, 39, 4 (1 min walk)
Fleischhauerstraße • Lines: 10, 11, 21, 31, 32, 39, 4 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Hansefahrt • Lines: Hansefahrt (9 min walk)

Train

Lübeck Hauptbahnhof (21 min walk)