Lüneburg has been allowed to use the title "Hansestadt" (Hanseatic Town) in its name since 2007, in recognition of its membership in the former Hanseatic League.
Lüneburg diperbolehkan menggunakan gelar "Hansestadt" (Kota Hanse) semenjak tahun 2007 sebagai pengakuan atas keanggotaannya di Liga Hanse pada masa lalu.