The beautiful old town is Schleswig-Holstein's largest historic district. It's best admired on a leisurely stroll through the winding streets with their bumpy cobblestones. Even from afar, the majestic Church of St. Mary Magdalene opens up to view. It was originally built as a chapel in 1227 and has been expanded and remodeled over the centuries. The oldest part of the current religious building dates from around 1300. Elbstraße is particularly impressive: lined with the magnificent facades of former merchant houses, cozy shops, and quaint restaurants, the street is ornately lined with them. Keep an eye out for the narrow house. It's less than three meters wide and was built during the late Renaissance.

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Timo

May 19, 2025

The "Hohes Elbufer" (W30) hiking trail also runs along this spot, which I highly recommend. All information about the hiking trail can be found at the following link: wanderjugend.de/deutsche-wanderjugend/jugendwanderwege/die-jugendwanderwege/norddeutschland/hohes-elbufer (as of May 19, 2025).

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Location: Lauenburg/Elbe, Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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