Let yourself be fascinated
The highest brick vaulted church in the world and more than 800 years of moving history await you
This basilica was built as an expression of deep faith. Music and church services are characterized by 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:
| Mondays to Saturdays | at 10:00 am |
| Sundays | at 11:00 am |
Closing of the church in 2024:
| 1 January to 31 March | at 4:00 pm |
| 1 April to 3 October | at 6:00 pm |
| 4 October to 31 October | at 5:00 pm |
| 1 November to 24 Novmeber | at 4:00 pm |
| 25 November to 23 December | at 6:00 pm |
| 24 December to 31 December | at 4:00 pm |
Special closing times due to church events:
Please note: We are currently working on being able to display our events here in english as well. Please use a suitable translator to be on the safe side.
What's going on over the next three days
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Please note: We are currently working on being able to display our events here in english as well. Please use a suitable translator to be on the safe side.
Entrance | "MarienTaler"
We charge the so-called MarienTaler for visits to the church. The MarienTaler is used for the care and preservation of the church and its art treasures.
The fee is €4.00 (reduced €2.00) and can be paid on site in cash or by card. For groups of 11 or more people, the fee is €3.00. Children and young people, as well as members of the community, are admitted free of charge. The discount applies to students, recipients of social benefits and people with disabilities.
The MarienTaler is not charged for your personal prayer and devotions or for attending public devotions and church services. St Marien is available for prayer and worship during opening hours.
Click on the arrow to find out more about why we levy the MarienTaler:
Getting here
Unmissable and right in the centre
Adress:
Marienkirchhof 1 | 23552 Lübeck | Schleswig-Holstein | Germany
By train:
Station "Lübeck Hbf", from there approx. 10-15min on foot or with one of the bus lines listed below
By bus/public transport:
Bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 31, 32, 39, 8710, 8720, 8770 and 8780 to the bus stop "Kohlmarkt/Sandstraße/Wahmstraße", from there approx. 5min on foot
By car:
It is not possible to park directly at the church itself. Please use the surrounding parking facilities (e.g. "Parkhaus St. Marien Zentrum Lübeck" or "Parkplatz Laststadie" at the Trave river near the "Musik- und Kongresszentrum")
By bike:
Around St Marien, there are plenty of places to park your bike. Charging stations for e-bikes can be found at the market, approx. 2 minutes' walk away
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Frequently asked questions | FAQs
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about visiting St Marien.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail. You can find our contact details in the footer (at the bottom) of this website.
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Is the church barrier-free?
With the exception of the high choir, the entire church is barrier-free. If you need help on site, please let our team know. We will be happy to help you.
Church tours and concerts are therefore barrier-free. A separate hearing aid system (induction system) is available in the first ten rows in the nave. The towers and the vault are not barrier-free.
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Can I take food and drink inside?
No. We ask you to leave food and drinks outside.
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Are pets allowed?
No, important animals such as assistance dogs are an exception. Please speak to us about this at the entrance.
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Are there toilets/restrooms on site?
Toilets/restrooms are not available during church opening hours. We are happy to refer you to the public toilet opposite the Marienwerkhaus.
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Am I allowed to take photos and videos?
Of course. You are welcome to take photos and videos for your own private use. A separate photo authorisation is not required.
Photographing, filming or recording audio during church services, devotions or concerts is not permitted.
Drones may not be flown in or around the nave of the church; special authorisation is required for this.
If you want to upload pictures to a social media platform (e.g. Instagram, Facebook or GoogleMaps) afterwards, please make sure that you do not have any people in your pictures without their consent.
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Who do I contact if I want to take professional photos and videos for commercial purposes?
Please send an email to info@st-marien-luebeck.de.
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Why do I have to pay to go to church?
We did not take the decision to charge our visitors a maintenance fee lightly. However, maintaining such a special building costs over €2,000 per day. With your contribution, you are directly supporting the future of this church.
On many occasions, no MarienTaler is charged.
You can find more information further up on this page in the section "Entrance | MarienTaler".
What do I love so much in St Marien?
At different times of the day and year, the light falling into the church will illuminate something that you have walked past hundreds of times and have never seen before.
Robert Pfeifer
Pastor at St Marien
