Wichtelwunderland Lübeck
Families can wander through a miniature elf village featuring an elf shop, school, and living room, alongside interactive displays and an elf-themed photo spot. Children can take the helm of an elf boat or embark on a scavenger hunt with Chief Elf Gustav. The site also features twelve themed mini-golf lanes and a dedicated workshop tent offering hands-on craft activities.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Wichtelgolf admission is free; equipment requires a deposit. Participation in the Wichtelwerkstatt is free; a small donation is welcome.
Hours
Wichtelgolf: daily 11 am–7 pm November 24–December 29; closed December 24–25; December 26, 1–7 pm. Wichtelwerkstatt: Fridays–Sundays, 2–7 pm November 27–December 20. No overall event hours are stated.
Ages
All ages, with specific activities geared towards children 3-12
Neighborhood
Seefahrerviertel
Parking
Spaces fill fast in Advent; use free Park + Ride, with a free shuttle from Lohmühle on Advent Saturdays.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekday if you'd like a calmer outing, since Lübeck's Christmas markets get especially busy on weekends.
- On Advent Saturdays, park at Lohmühle and take the free Weihnachtsshuttle into the old town instead of searching for a space near the markets.
- Bring something for the deposit, because Wichtelgolf entry is free but you only get the clubs and balls by leaving a deposit.
- Plan a Friday, Saturday or Sunday visit before 20 December if your kids want a craft workshop, since each session takes only 20 children.
- Have your kids write a Christmas wish and hang it on the wish tree in the Jakobikirchhof, one of five wish trees around the old town.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free Wichtelwerkstatt craft workshops for children, Fridays to Sundays from 27 November to 20 December.
- Free Weihnachtsshuttle from the Lohmühle Park + Ride into the old town on all Advent Saturdays.
- Wichtelgolf is closed on 24 and 25 December and opens later on 26 December.
Links & Contact
Run by Lübeck-Tourismus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is the Wichtelwunderland for?
It's for the whole family. Wichtelgolf is meant for children aged 3 to 12 with an adult, and the craft workshops are for children.
What is there to do in the Wichteldorf?
Kids can wander past elf huts such as the elf shop, the elf school and the elf living room. They can try the interactive displays, go on an elf hunt with Chief Elf Gustav, steer the elf boat, and pose at the elf selfie spot.
How does Wichtelgolf work?
There are twelve elf-themed lanes, each with its own small challenge and hidden elves. The goal is to finish each one in as few strokes as you can. Entry is free, and you get the equipment by leaving a deposit. It's closed on 24 and 25 December and opens later on 26 December.
How do the craft workshops work?
The Wichtelwerkstatt tent runs workshops Fridays to Sundays from 27 November to 20 December. Each workshop takes up to 20 children. Taking part is free, and small donations are welcome.
Where should I park?
Parking around the old town fills up fast in Advent, especially on weekends. Follow the parking guidance signs or use the free Park + Ride. On Advent Saturdays a free shuttle runs from the Lohmühle lot via Einsiedelstraße to the Sandstraße stop in the old town. From the main station it's about a 15 to 20 minute walk, and nearly all buses go onto the old town island.
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