"No more!, cries the croupier, as exciting looks watch the Roulette ball. enjoy colourful lights and an eager atmosphere inside the casino while huge ferries and freight vessels are passing by on the Baltic Sea. This is the real Travemünde – closely connected to Lübeck by rail and road and a thousand year old common history. In the 19th century, a seaside holiday in the summer meant Travemünde, the casino held a special magic to a prominent audience. During the day Russian noblemen, Scandinavian merchants, dandies and artists enjoyed the therapeutic bathing prescribed by their doctors and at night took in the ill-reputed but exciting Roulette.   Seafaring hasn’t lost its fascination even today, as ferries as tall as houses pass by Travemünde’s beaches several times a day and make their way into the Baltic Sea. When visiting the four-masted barque „Passat“ one takes a step back into the time of the great old windjammers. Naturally one can do more than just visit an old ship. The sailing area of the Lübeck bay offers ideal conditions for beginners and experienced sailors alike. Guests can book windsurfing, waterskiing or motorboat courses. In addition, events such as the sand sculpture festival “Sand World”, international sailing regattas or top-class sport events are real crowd-pullers for guests from near and far. More information

Passat – Swimming museum The four-masted barque PASSAT was built in 1911 by Blohm & Voß in Hamburg for the shipping company Ferdinand Laeisz and completed the family of famous Flying-P liners. During its long service as a windjammer, the Passat sailed Cape Horn no fewer than 39 times and circumnavigated the globe in 1932 and 1948. The Passat has been anchored in the Travemünde port since 1960 and has since become one of Travemünde's famous landmarks. And you can even get married on board the flying P-liner.

Fishermen’s harbour – Fresh from the sea Experience the maritime atmosphere in Travemünde's fishermen’s harbour. Buy fresh fish on board the fishing boats as well as tasty "Fischbrötchen", the Nordic fish sandwich. Then take a break and relax while enjoying the original charm of this little harbour.

Scandinavia Quai – Gateway to the world In 1962, construction of the Scandinavia Quay began. Its eight piers, three of them with railroad tracks, make it Europe's largest ferry terminal. You can depart from "Skandinavienkai" to Sweden, Finland, Russia and the Baltic states.

Vorderreihe – Shopping & Strolling In old times this part of town was home to the fishermen. Now you will find a beautiful boardwalk with many shops, restaurants and cafés. Take a stroll – there is much to be seen and discovered.

Vogtei – Protection and Safety For a long time Travemünde was the stronghold of Lübeck and therefore of strategic importance. This is reflected in the old brick bailiwick, once headquarters of the reeve. Its beautiful Renaissance entrance was built around 1600.

Old Lighthouse – Guide through times In 1226, merchants in Lübeck secured their trade channels through the Baltic Sea and erected a beacon in the port of Travemünde. This simple wood fire was destroyed in 1534 during armed conflicts. Five years later, Dutch masons built the lighthouse from rock. 35 metres high, the new lighthouse sent its light rays far into the Baltic Sea. This orientation guide for seafarers has since been blinking at an elevation of 115 metres, making it the highest lighthouse in all of Europe.

Boardwalk – See and be seen The boardwalk of Travemünde was built in the years 1898/1899 in order to attract additional international guests. At the same time it was supposed to protect the newly built mansions in times of flooding. Thus a 1.7 km long walkway was erected which today gives you an excellent view of the bay and the “Priwall” beach.

House Royal – Palace of grandeur The elegant building with its portal and the four solid Corinth columns resembles a noble villa which can be found in the Great American south. Consul Emil Possehl, a wholesale ore trader, had himself built this house as a summer villa. Today everyone has the opportunity to rent this building for private events.

Casino Travemünde – home to gambling The Casino Travemünde has been meeting place for soldiers of fortune and night owls for more than 170 years. When Travemünde became the official entrance to the Baltic Sea its name resounded throughout the land. Rich noblemen, famous poets and scandalous rakes arrived with the steamers from Copenhagen and Saint Petersburg. Now, this glamorous era is alive again. In its art nouveau-hall you can play the tables and the roulette or have a cool drink at the bar while enjoying the view of the sea.

Priwall peninsula – plenty of sand & nature The Priwall is located across from the town of Travemünde at the Trave River estuary. Priwall not only offers a beautiful beach set among dunes but countless exciting holiday activities for people of all ages. The South Priwall region was recently declared a nature reserve thanks to its unique flora and fauna.

Steep coast of Brodten – dreamlike view The Brodten shore is north of Travemünde. The steep coast is some 20 metres high and offers a magnificent view of the Bay of Lübeck. This is where the restaurant Herrmanshöhe is located.