Seafarers' Guild

Lübeck

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Seafarers' Guild

The only ships in this harbour dangle in the air, and it is no longer a port of call exclusively for sailors. The Seafarers’ Guild is one of the oldest buildings in town. This is the perfect place to experience the seafaring tradition of the Hanseatic League while having lunch or dinner. The captains of the Seafarers’ Guild still meet here every Tuesday. In summer take a seat in the beautiful garden with a view of the church tower of St. Jacob's.

Dining

Being so close to the coast, fish features strongly on Lübeck menus. Cod in mustard sauce is a speciality and plaice is popular, as are tiny brown Baltic shrimps and herrings in many guises. In spring, feast on fresh asparagus. Rote Grütze, a compote of red fruits served with vanilla ice cream, is the favoured dessert. Do try Lübecker Rotspon, a red wine imported young from France, aged and mellowed in oak casks in Lübeck. Historic merchants’ houses provide the setting for some of the most memorable meals, and on warm summer nights it’s pleasantly relaxing to eat in restaurants with courtyards and gardens.