Explore on your own rating
Central terminals with an easy walk to town.
Where ships dock
- Ostseekai, Schwedenkai, Norwegenkai (central)
- Ostuferhafen (farther out; bus 11 or taxi)
Getting to town
Central terminals are about 10–15 minutes' walk from the station and center.
Buses and trains (Hamburg and Lübeck by train).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Kiel Week area and harbor
- Laboe Naval Memorial (ferry)
- Lübeck old town (train; UNESCO)
Beaches
- Falckenstein beach
Safety & tips
- Often an embarkation port.
- Check which terminal you use.
- Lübeck is a good half-day trip.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Lübeck allow 90 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.