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- Lüneburg (German: [ˈlyːnəbʊʁk] ⓘ; Low German: Lümborg; Latin: Luneburgum or Lunaburgum; Old High German: Luneburc; Old Saxon: Hliuni; Polabian: Glain), officially the Hanseatic City of Lüneburg (German: Hansestadt Lüneburg) and also known in English as Lunenburg (/ ˈljuːnənbɜːrɡ / LEW-nən-burg), is a town in the German state of Lower Saxony.
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Lüneburg (German: [ˈlyːnəbʊʁk] ⓘ; Low German: Lümborg; Latin: Luneburgum or Lunaburgum; Old High German: Luneburc; Old Saxon: Hliuni; Polabian: Glain), officially the Hanseatic City of Lüneburg (‹See Tfd› German: Hansestadt Lüneburg) and also known in English as Lunenburg (/ ˈ lj uː n ə n b ɜːr ɡ / LEW-nən-burg), is a town ...
Welcome to the more than 1000-year old, beautiful 'Salt and Hanseatic City' of Lüneburg. This thriving town with about 78,000 inhabitants is idyllically located between the Lüneburg Heath and the Elbtalaue.
Lüneburg, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), north-central Germany. It lies on the Ilmenau River at the northeastern edge of the Lüneburg Heath (Lüneburger Heide), 30 miles (50 km) south of Hamburg. Known as Luniburc in ad 956, it expanded in the 12th century under Henry the Lion, duke of Saxony.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Hanseatic town of Lüneburg, built on salt and situated between the Elbe River and heath land, offers eventful sightseeing and a relaxing holiday.
The 1,050-year-old town of Lüneburg is located between Hamburg and Hanover, and is one of the most fascinating places in northern Germany. Its historic red brick Gothic architecture creates an exciting contrast to the town’s young and lively vibe.
This thriving town with about 78,000 inhabitants is idyllically located between the Lüneburg Heath and the Elbtalaue. Gastronomically, Lüneburg will cater to you every taste! The extensive event calendar has something for everyone and is famous beyond the city’s borders.
Lüneburg (also Lueneburg or Lunenburg) is an attractive and historic town on the River Ilmenau, surrounded by the Lüneburg Heath in the North German state of Lower Saxony. The town lies about 50 km southeast of Hamburg and is the capital of the district of Lüneburg with a population of around 75,000 (2018).
