Let yourself be fascinated
The highest brick vaulted ceiling in the world and over 800 years of eventful history await you.
This basilica was built as an expression of deep faith. Music and church services are imbued with this spirituality.
Experience this special place as a source of blessing, wonder and inspiration.
Opening and Closing Times
We look forward to seeing you!
Opening of the Church:
From Monday to Saturday | 10:00 a.m.
Sundays from January to March | 12:00 p.m.
Sundays from April to December | 11:00 a.m.
Closing Time of the Church:
1 January to 31 March | 4 p.m.
1 April to 3 October | 6 p.m.
4 October to 31 October | 5 p.m.
1 November to 23 November | 4 p.m.
24 November to 23 December | 6 p.m.
24 December to 31 December | 4 p.m.
Special closing times:
What's on in the upcoming three days
When will we see you?
Experience living history: Guided tours
Tower and Vaults
360° Lübeck and history up close.
And every Friday to the ringing of the evening bell
MarienTaler | Admission
HELP US TO Preserve
We charge a fee known as the MarienTaler for visiting the church. The MarienTaler is used for the maintenance and preservation of the church and its art treasures. The fee is €5 (reduced rate €3) and can be paid in advance at tickets.st-marien-luebeck.de, on site in cash or by card. For groups, the fee is €4 per person from the 11th person onwards.
Children and young people, as well as members of the congregation, have free admission. The reduced rate applies to students, schoolchildren, recipients of social benefits and people with disabilities.
The MarienTaler is not charged for personal prayer, lighting candles or attending public devotions and church services. St. Mary's Church is available for prayer and devotion during the respective opening hours.
We will be happy to explain exactly what the MarienTaler is all about when you click on the button below:
Directions
Unmissable and right in the middle
Address:
Marienkirchhof 1 | 23552 Lübeck | Germany
By train:
Lübeck Central Station, from there approx. 10-15 minutes on foot or with one of the bus lines listed below
By bus:
Bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 21, 25, 26, 30, 31, 34, 40, 50, 8710, 8720, 8770 and 8780 to the "Kohlmarkt/Sandstraße/Wahmstraße" stop, from there approx. 5 minutes on foot
By car:
Parking is not available directly at the church. Please use the surrounding parking facilities (e.g. "Parkhaus St. Marien Zentrum Lübeck" or "Parkplatz Laststadie" at the Congress Hall).
By bike/e-Scooter:
There are numerous bicycle parking facilities around St Marien. Charging stations for e-bikes can be found at the market, approx. 2 minutes' walk away. A SharingStation for eScooters can be found next to the Marienwerkhaus opposite the church
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about your visit
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Is the church accessible?
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May I bring food and drink into the church?
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Can I bring my pet?
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Are there toilets/restrooms on site?
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May I take photographs and videos?
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Who should I contact for professional photography and video recordings or press enquiries?
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Why do I have to pay to visit a church?
What do I love so much about St Marien?
At different times of the day and year, the light falling into the church will illuminate something you have walked past hundreds of times but never noticed before.
Robert Pfeifer
Pastor at St Marien zu Lübeck
