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Hamburg, Germany
Start in the grand dame of Hanseatic cities. Explore the Speicherstadt warehouse district and the historic Kontorhaus quarter. Charge your EV at the many Tesla Superchargers or Ionity stations near the city centre.
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Lübeck, Germany
Just 65 km from Hamburg, Lübeck was the Queen of the Hanse — don't miss the iconic Holstentor gate and the merchant houses on the Trave river. Try the famous Lübecker Marzipan from Niederegger. EV charging is available in several city car parks.
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Wismar, Germany
A lesser-known Hanseatic gem with a beautifully preserved UNESCO-listed old town and a picturesque harbour. The Alter Schwede building on the market square is one of the oldest merchant houses in northern Germany. Short 90 km drive from Lübeck with charging options in the town centre.
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Rostock, Germany
A lively Hanseatic port city with a well-preserved medieval centre, the grand Kröpeliner Strasse, and the old university quarter. Take a short trip to the seaside resort of Warnemünde for Baltic Sea views. Good EV infrastructure with Ionity chargers on the A19 approach.
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Stralsund, Germany
Another UNESCO Hanseatic city set on a lagoon, with a stunning market square dominated by the Town Hall and St Nicholas Church. Cross the Rügen Bridge for a scenic detour to the island of Rügen. EV chargers are available in the Strelapark shopping centre just outside the old town.
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Gdańsk, Poland
Cross into Poland for the spectacular Royal Road and the colourful merchant facades of the Long Market — one of the most beautiful Hanseatic streetscapes in the Baltic. Sample Baltic herring and craft beer in the Oliwa or Wrzeszcz neighbourhoods. EV charging is growing fast in Poland; use Orlen Charge or GreenWay stations along the route.
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Riga, Latvia
The largest Baltic capital has a magnificent Hanseatic old town alongside stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Explore the Three Brothers medieval houses and the bustling Central Market in former zeppelin hangars. Plan charging stops at Ionity or CSDD stations along the Via Baltica — the drive from Gdańsk is about 460 km so split it with a stop.
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Tallinn, Estonia
Arguably the best-preserved medieval Hanseatic city in the world, with a fairy-tale walled old town perched on Toompea hill. Don't miss the Great Guild Hall and the view from Kohtuotsa platform. Estonia has excellent EV infrastructure with fast chargers every 40–60 km along major routes — perfect for EV road trippers.