The city of Lübeck epitomises Hanseatic style with a dash of modern Baltic flair (photo © minnystock / dreamstime.com).
The city of Lübeck epitomises Hanseatic style with a dash of modern Baltic flair (photo © minnystock / dreamstime.com).
A taste of Baltic history
Let’s go in search of the red brick trail. This route links a number of cities that draw on a common architectural tradition, often known by the German name Backsteingotik (brick Gothic architecture). This style was intimately associated with the Hanseatic League – a confederation of ports and other cities that in the 15th century dominated seaborne trade and commerce across the entire Baltic region and more widely.
MAP Double click on the map (or double tap on mobile) to zoom in. You can connect onto other routes in places shown in red. Change to a layer showing a more familiar road map view by clicking on the menu at the top right of the map. Get back to the original view by clicking on the house icon shown in the top left menu on the map.
Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
