Lübeck celebrates with Visby's Queen of Lights Lucia: A celebration of tradition!

Lübeck celebrates with Visby's Queen of Lights Lucia: A celebration of tradition!

A touch of Sweden blows through Lübeck! The enchanting Queen of Lights Lucia from Visby will visit the Hanseatic city on St. Nicholas Day, December 6th and 7th, 2024, and ring in the Christmas season with her radiant entourage. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the town twinning between Visby and Lübeck, their stay will be extended this year, and the anticipation is huge!

“The Lucia tradition is an integral part of Swedish culture, just like Midsummer and the Crab Festival,” enthuses Mayor Henning Schumann. “We are thrilled that the Queen of Lights has taken the long journey to enrich our Christmas city!” Mayor Jan Lindenau adds: “With every appearance she brings the people of Lübeck and guests closer to Swedish tradition and ensures unforgettable moments in the festive atmosphere.”

Public appearances of the Queen of Lights

The first public appearance will take place on December 6th at 11 a.m. in the town hall, accompanied by the children from Kita Dr. Julius-Leber-Straße and the students from Herrnburg primary school. At 11:30 a.m. Mayor Lindenau will welcome the Queen of Lights in the audience hall. Then we continue to the midday prayer service in the Church of St. Marien at 12 p.m., followed by performances at the Holy Spirit Hospital at 2 p.m., at the Maritime Christmas Market at 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m. on the Schrangen.

On December 7th, Lucia will perform in St. Petri at 1 p.m., take part in a concert in St. Marien with organ accompaniment at 3 p.m. and be seen on the stage of the Historical Market at 4:15 p.m. This year, the radiant queen of lights will be accompanied by the vice president of the city association DIE HANSE, Inger Harlevi, and the choir director Alma Hedlund Emilsson. A feast for the senses not to be missed!