Ratzeburg, District capital in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Ratzeburg sits on an island between three connected lakes, forming a natural fortress with medieval buildings and narrow streets across the water.
The settlement gained prominence in 1619 when it replaced Lauenburg as the capital of the Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg, maintaining this status until 1876.
The Ratzeburg Cathedral, constructed in 1154, remains a central monument of religious architecture and displays North German brick Gothic architectural elements.
The town connects to Hamburg through regular train services on the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund network, providing transportation for residents and visitors.
Three water bodies - Küchensee, Große Küchensee, and Ratzeburger See - surround the old town center, creating four land bridges to mainland.
Location: District of Duchy of Lauenburg
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Website: https://www.ratzeburg.de/
Part of: Hamburg Metropolitan Region
Shares border with: Mechow, Ziethen
Website: https://ratzeburg.de
GPS coordinates: 53.70167,10.75667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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Alte Wache
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