Welcome to Lauenburg
Coloured half-timbered houses, historic steamships and wonderful far-reaching views over the Elbe await you in the skipper town of Lauenburg.
The southernmost town in Schleswig-Holstein is located in the border triangle of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.Located directly on the banks and slopes of the Elbe, historic half-timbered houses line the Elbstraße. With its many lovingly restored houses, the old town of Lauenburg is the largest ensemble of listed buildings in the whole of Schleswig-Holstein.
A walk along the old cobblestones of the maritime town brings history to life. Numerous small alleys and stairways connect the old town with the upper town. The castle located there, with its castle tower and princely garden, is a reminder of the time of the Ascanian dukes.
The Elbe has left its mark on the town's history. And shipping itself can still be experienced in Lauenburg. Modern passenger ships and historic steamships invite you to take tours on the Elbe, the Elbe-Lübeck Canal or the Elbe-Seiten Canal. Close to the waterways, the long-distance cycle routes "Elberadweg", "Alte Salzstraße", "Hamburg-Rügen" and the "Iron Curtain Trail" also cross in Lauenburg and offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the surroundings by bike.
Good to know
Directions & Parking facilities
| Number of parking spaces | 100 |
|---|---|
| Handicapped parking spaces | 10 |
| Bus parking spaces | 5 |
HOW TO GET TO LAUENBURG
BY BUS & TRAIN
From Hamburg, take bus X80 to Lauenburg/Elbe ZOB.
Lauenburg has a railway station, which you can reach with direct connections from Lübeck and Lüneburg. Or from Hamburg via Lüneburg or Büchen in about 1 hour.
All bus and train timetables are available at:
Deutsche Bahn
HVV
BY CAR
The two federal roads B5 and B209 run through Lauenburg/Elbe. From Lüneburg or Lübeck you can reach Lauenburg/Elbe via the B209. From Geesthacht or Boizenburg via the B5.
BY BIKE
The popular long-distance cycle routes Elberadweg, Iron Curtain Trail, Hamburg-Rügen and Alte Salzstraße intersect in Lauenburg/Elbe.
BY SHIP
There is no regular shuttle service on the waterway. Excursion ships of the shipping companies in and around Lauenburg/Elbe offer a variety of tours. Discover the current timetables.
Moorings for recreational captains can be found here.
BY BUS & TRAIN
From Hamburg, take bus X80 to Lauenburg/Elbe ZOB.
Lauenburg has a railway station, which you can reach with direct connections from Lübeck and Lüneburg. Or from Hamburg via Lüneburg or Büchen in about 1 hour.
All bus and train timetables are available at:
Deutsche Bahn
HVV
BY CAR
The two federal roads B5 and B209 run through Lauenburg/Elbe. From Lüneburg or Lübeck you can reach Lauenburg/Elbe via the B209. From Geesthacht or Boizenburg via the B5.
BY BIKE
The popular long-distance cycle routes Elberadweg, Iron Curtain Trail, Hamburg-Rügen and Alte Salzstraße intersect in Lauenburg/Elbe.
BY SHIP
There is no regular shuttle service on the waterway. Excursion ships of the shipping companies in and around Lauenburg/Elbe offer a variety of tours. Discover the current timetables.
Moorings for recreational captains can be found here.
Climatic Factors
Lauenburg Elbe is a beautiful town characterised by a mild climate. The average annual temperature is 8.5°C and the average rainfall is 621 mm per year. Summers are warm and winters are mild, but there are also some colder days. Humidity is relatively high, but wind speed is low. The sunshine duration is also high, which contributes to a pleasant climate. Overall, Lauenburg Elbe is a very pleasant place to live and visit.
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