The German Salt Museum in Lüneburg is a unique museum dedicated to the history of salt production in Germany. Located in the historic city of Lüneburg, the museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into the history of salt production in the region. Visitors can explore the museum's interactive
Lüneburg, officially the Hanseatic City of Lüneburg and also known in English as Lunenburg, is a town in the German state of Lower Saxony. It is located about 50 km (31 mi) southeast of another Hanseatic city, Hamburg, and belongs to that city's wider metropolitan region. The capital of the district which bears its name, it is home to roughly 77,000 people. Lüneburg's urban area, which includes the surrounding communities of Adendorf, Bardowick, Barendorf and Reppenstedt, has a population of around 103,000. Lüneburg has been allowed to use the title Hansestadt in its name since 2007, in recognition of its membership in the former Hanseatic League. Lüneburg is also home to Leuphana University.