The town was one of the smallest cities in the Hanseatic League, but had become prosperous in the fourteenth and fifteenth century through its trade in beer, hops, linen, and yarn.
Linn oli üks väikseimaid Hansa Liidus, kuid sai 14. ja 15. sajandil õlle, humala, lina ja lõngaga kauplemisel jõukaks.