Independent guide · Northern Germany
Verified directory, interactive map and artistic districts: 24 museums, galleries and workshops to explore creation between Gothic bricks, Trave and Baltic Sea.
Why Lübeck deserves an art journey
A city of images, from medieval altarpieces to maritime workshops
Lübeck is not just about its Holstentor. On the island of Altstadt, the St. Annen-Museum retains major altarpieces while the Kunsthalle and the Overbeck-Gesellschaft open the city to current art. The patrician residences, passages and old warehouses give the exhibitions a very special presence.
Commercial galleries are concentrated around Konigstrasse, Hüxstrasse, Fischstrasse and Mengstrasse. Those indicated by the badgeWorks for sale actually offer paintings, sculptures, works on paper or commissions. To prepare for a wider acquisition, also consult our original paintings available : advice before acquisition, suitable packaging and international delivery are planned.
Travemünde completes this landscape with workshops focused on the sea, glass and maritime painting. As times may vary depending on the exhibition, always open the official website before departure.
Three useful benchmarks
Build your visit well
Start with the collections
Combine St. Annen and Behnhaus to understand the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, then choose a contemporary exhibition.
Enter the galleries
Hüxstrasse, Königstrasse and Fischstrasse streets allow you to compare several programs on foot and interact directly with gallery owners and artists.
Extend the Visit to the Sea
Travemünde requires a dedicated route, but its workshops and maritime galleries form a coherent route around the old port and the Vorderreihe.
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Five artistic sectors
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24 museums, galleries and workshops
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#01
St. Annen, Hüxstrasse & Dom
Kunsthalle St. Annen
St.-Annen-Strasse 15, 23552 Lübeck
Built on the remains of the old convent church, the Kunsthalle combines Gothic architecture and major modern exhibitions. Its programming brings together international artists, the North German scene and contemporary issues.
#02
St. Annen, Hüxstrasse & Dom
St. Annen-Museum
St.-Annen-Strasse 15, 23552 Lübeck
The cloister preserves one of the major ensembles of sacred art in northern Germany: carved altarpieces, paintings on wood and works by Hans Memling. The displays allows us to understand the role of the merchants and brotherhoods of the Hanseatic city.
#03
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Museum Behnhaus
Konigstrasse 9 -11, 23552 Lübeck
Reopened after renovation, the Behnhaus presents painting from romanticism to classical modernity in a patrician residence. Caspar David Friedrich, Max Liebermann and Edvard Munch shed light on Lübeck's artistic exchanges.
#04
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Overbeck-Gesellschaft
Konigstrasse 11, 23552 Lübeck
This historic Kunstverein produces demanding exhibitions of contemporary art in its garden pavilion. It is an essential address for discovering installations, photography, painting and emerging art beyond the museum circuit.
#05
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Günter Grass-Haus
Glockengießerstrasse 21, 23552 Lübeck
The museum reveals Günter Grass as a draftsman, engraver and sculptor as well as a writer. Manuscripts, visual works and reconstructed studio show how text and images were nourished in his practice.
#06
Holstentor, Trave & Marienquartier
KOLK 17 Figurentheater & Museum
Kolk 14, 23552 Lübeck
This completely renewed museum-theater brings to life an international collection of figures, settings and manipulation techniques. Immersive exhibitions and shows give the place a unique place between visual arts and stage.
#07
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Europäisches Hansemuseum
An der Untertrave 1, 23552 Lübeck
A spectacular scenography traces the networks of the Hanse in a journey mixing objects, reconstructions and digital devices. Contemporary architecture extends the Burgkloster and offers beautiful views of the Trave.
#08
Holstentor, Trave & Marienquartier
Museum Holstentor
Holstentorplatz, 23552 Lübeck
In the Lübeck emblem, the exhibition tells of merchant power, urban defense and city myths. Models, objects and architectural details give a clear visual reading of the Hanseatic city.
#09
Holstentor, Trave & Marienquartier
St. Petri zu Lübeck
Petrikirchhof 1, 23552 Lübeck
The church without a parish functions as a vast cultural forum. Installations, collaborations with the Overbeck-Gesellschaft and in situ projects exploit the height, light and silence of this brick architecture.
#10
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Willy-Brandt-Haus Lübeck
Konigstrasse 21, 23552 Lübeck
This historic house offers a permanent exhibition rich in photographs, films and documentary graphics. It completes the artistic itinerary with a visual reflection on democracy and the history of the 20th century.
#11
Holstentor, Trave & Marienquartier
Galerie per-seh
Works for saleFischstrasse 21, 23552 Lübeck
A recognized commercial gallery, per-seh presents contemporary artists in a restrained space at the Fischstrasse. The works can be acquired, rented or financed, with support adapted to individual and professional collectors.
#12
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Kunsthaus Lübeck
Works for saleKonigstrasse 20, 23552 Lübeck
The Kunsthaus supports a choice of established and contemporary artists, including Armin Mueller-Stahl and Günter Grass. Exhibitions, prints and sculptures make up a readable offer for viewing and acquiring a work.
#13
St. Annen, Hüxstrasse & Dom
Galerie Koch-Westenhoff
Works for saleHüxstrasse 29, 23552 Lübeck
Located in the lively Hüxstrasse, the gallery organizes regular exhibitions of painting, drawing and sculpture. Its program combines regional positions and recognized artists, with works offered for sale.
#14
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Atelier & Galerie Frank Siebert
Works for saleGrosse Burgstrasse 39, 23552 Lübeck
Frank Siebert opens his studio gallery on the Große Burgstrasse and exhibits expressive painting nourished by the city and the coastline. Direct contact with the artist facilitates purchasing, commissions and understanding the work.
#15
Holstentor, Trave & Marienquartier
Galerie meng-art
Works for saleMengstrasse 17, 23552 Lübeck
In the heart of the literary district, meng-art showcases contemporary positions in an interior where art and design respond to each other. The changing selection is suitable for visitors who also wish to consider an acquisition.
#16
St. Annen, Hüxstrasse & Dom
Galerie Kontrapost
Works for saleBalauerfohr 6-8, 23552 Lübeck
Anne von der Heyde's gallery studio favors witty creation: small sculptures, bronzes, painting and graphics. The works exhibited, cards and editions are offered for sale, and commissions are possible.
#17
Burg, Koberg & Konigstrasse
Kunstkontor – Die Rahmer
Works for saleBreite Strasse 4, 23552 Lübeck
This address brings together gallery, advice and framing workshop. Paintings, works on paper and contemporary objects are presented with a practical look at conservation and enhancement after acquisition.
#18
St. Annen, Hüxstrasse & Dom
Galerie Ansichtssache
Works for saleHüxstrasse 34, 23552 Lübeck
Since 1987, Ansichtssache has combined exhibitions, image sales and artisanal framing services. The accessible atmosphere and diversity of formats make it a good step for a first acquisition.
#19
Passages, Studios and Outlying Districts
Atelier Jens-Peter Tschuschke
Works for saleFleischhauerstrasse 38, 23552 Lübeck
The artist works in front of the public with oils, watercolors and landscapes inspired by the sea. The available paintings and personalized orders allow you to leave with a work closely linked to the atmospheres of the North.
#20
Travemünde & coastline
Anja Es: Kunst!
Works for saleVorderreihe 7, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde
In the Alte Vogtei facing the Trave, Anja Es brings together her paintings and works by guest artists, including glass for interiors and gardens. The space clearly functions as a sales gallery and meeting place.
#21
Travemünde & coastline
dieKUNSTWERKerin
Works for saleBertlingstrasse 3, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde
Ninette Mathiessen presents international art, sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass in a gallery with studio. Unique pieces are available and the artist also creates bespoke works.
#22
Travemünde & coastline
Der Kunstpavillon
Vogteistrasse 21, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde
This studio pavilion hosts exhibitions organized by the artists themselves during the summer. The garden and the proximity of the old port make it a quiet stopover to meet local art without a museum system.
#23
St. Annen, Hüxstrasse & Dom
Kunst Runge
Works for saleHüxstrasse 31, 23552 Lübeck
Stephan Runge presents his works in a small gallery studio open on the Hüxstrasse. The tour offers a direct exchange with the artist and the possibility of purchasing original paintings in different formats.
#24
Travemünde & coastline
Harbour Gallery by Frauke Klatt
Works for saleAuf dem Baggersand 17a, 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde
At Fischerreihafen, Frauke Klatt exhibits her famous images of sailing and the sea, produced in several techniques. The gallery allows you to meet the artist and acquire original works directly in their landscape of inspiration.
Three realistic itineraries
Choose your pace
Masterpieces in one day
Morning at the St. Annen-Museum and the Kunsthalle, lunch in Hüxstrasse, then Behnhaus and Overbeck-Gesellschaft. Finish in St. Petri or the Holstentor.
Galleries and acquisition
Start from Kunsthaus and Kunstkontor, descend towards per-seh and meng-art, then cross to Koch-Westenhoff, Ansichtssache, Kunst Runge and Kontrapost.
Travemünde facing the Baltic
Join the Vorderreihe, visit Anja Es, dieKUNSTWERKerin and the Kunstpavillon, then reach the Harbor Gallery at Fischerreihafen.
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Original paintings available
Would you like to continue the visit at home? Our collection brings together selected original works. We advise you before acquisition, prepare suitable packaging and organize international delivery.
See Original PaintingsFrequently asked questions
Prepare your route in Lübeck
How many places are in this directory?
The selection includes 24 current and verified locations, spread across five geographic areas.
Where to buy a work in Lübeck?
Use the "Works for sale" filter. It isolates galleries and studios whose commercial activity or commissions is confirmed. You can also browse ouroriginal paintings available.
Can we visit everything on foot?
The Altstadt is easily explored on foot. Travemünde requires a train or bus ride, then a walking route around the port.
How to organize a remote acquisition?
Ask for advice before acquisition; for our collection, each work benefits from suitable packaging and supported international shipping.
Reference sources
Official and tourist information
Lübeck, then your interior
From the look to the acquisition
Save this directory, check the day's exhibition on each official website and leave time for meetings. To extend this journey, discover our original paintings, with personalized advice, suitable packaging and international delivery.