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Lübeck Old Town
The UNESCO-listed 'Queen of the Hanseatic League,' known for its brick Gothic architecture, Holstentor gate, and world-famous marzipan.
9 km · about 20 min drive
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany · Europe
Ratekau is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bad Schwartau, 56km from Fehmarn Sound Bridge.
Ratekau is a town located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a population of 15,921, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ratekau sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ratekau to your route.
Ratekau (German pronunciation: [ˈʁaːtəˌkaʊ]) is a municipality in the district of Ostholstein, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 10 km northeast of Lübeck.
It is the place where Blücher surrendered after the Battle of Lübeck in 1806.
The village is best known for its well preservedRead more
fieldstone church St. Vicelin of 1156.
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Ratekau is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9465 latitude, 10.7312 longitude.
Ratekau has a population of approximately 15,921 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The UNESCO-listed 'Queen of the Hanseatic League,' known for its brick Gothic architecture, Holstentor gate, and world-famous marzipan.
9 km · about 20 min drive
bridge
The elegant 963 m 'coat hanger' arch bridge of 1963 carrying road and rail across the Fehmarn Sound to Germany's Baltic island of Fehmarn, a protected landmark on the Vogelfluglinie route.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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