What To Do and See in Hamburg, Germany
Discover Hamburg, Germany's vibrant port city, from the iconic Elbphilharmonie and historic Speicherstadt to the lively nightlife of the Reeperbahn. This curated collection highlights Hamburg's maritime charm, architectural wonders, and diverse cultural districts, offering an unforgettable urban adventure.
Elbe
The Elbe river shapes the history of Hamburg.
Elbphilharmonie
The Elbphilharmonie, opened in 2017, has become an icon of Hamburg, housing concert venues, a hotel, and restaurants.
Plaza
The public Plaza in the Elbphilharmonie allows access to a viewing platform with scenic harbor views.
HafenCity
HafenCity Hamburg is a new residential and business quarter, with foundations laid in 2000 and scheduled to be completed in 2025.
Marco Polo Tower
The Marco Polo Tower, built in 2009, is a stunning example of modern architecture in HafenCity.
Unilever-Haus
The Unilever-haus, located in HafenCity, houses the headquarters of the multinational conglomerate.
Spiegel Publishing house
The Spiegel Publishing house has a new building in HafenCity.
Dockland
The Dockland office building, inspired by a ship design, offers a public viewing terrace on its roof and provides beautiful views of the port.
Speicherstadt
The Speicherstadt, a UNESCO-protected 'city of warehouses,' was built between 1883 and 1927 as a free zone and now houses museums of coffee and spices.
Wasserschloss
The Wasserschloss offers iconic views in Speicherstadt.
Deichstrasse
Deichstrasse, with its half-timbered houses and baroque facades, is one of the oldest urban architecture examples in Hamburg from before 1842.
Krameramtsstuben
The Krameramtsstuben are apartments built in the 17th century for the widows of deceased members of the Grocer’s guild.
Sandtorhafen
Sandtorhafen traditional ship harbor features traditional ships.
St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church is a baroque gem offering unbeatable views of the city.
St Petri
St Petri, Hamburg’s oldest church, requires climbing 544 steps to reach the top for amazing views.
Rathaus
The Rathaus is Hamburg's impressive neo-renaissance city hall.
Kontorhausviertel
Kontorhausviertel, a UNESCO-protected architectural highlight from the 1920s and 30s, exemplifies 'Brick Expressionism'.
Chilehaus
The Chilehaus, built almost 100 years ago, resembles a ship and is a great place for photos and relaxing in a café.
St. Nikolai Memorial
At St. Nikolai Memorial, you can visit a museum dedicated to the bombings and their historical context, and visit a viewing platform on the spire.
Beatles-Platz
The Beatlesplatz is where the legacy of the British band was memorialized with a statue in the shape of a record.
Reeperbahn
The Reeperbahn attracts locals and tourists with its flashing neon lights, bars, clubs, theaters, musicals, and live music venues.
St. Pauli
St. Pauli is a cool and hip area and home to many iconic landmarks.
St Pauli Bunker
The St Pauli Bunker once saved the lives of 25,000 people during air raids and is now a lively area of local organizing and activity.
Landungsbrücken
The Landungsbrücken piers are a busy dock for local ferries and a perfect place to taste Hamburg’s iconic snack - the fish sandwich.
Park Fiction
Park Fiction, also known as Gezi Park Hamburg, is important to the city as a starting point and a success story of an important social movement.
Gängeviertel
The Gängeviertel in Hamburg is an example of what the 'Right to the City' initiative accomplished, with local activists protesting demolition threats and forcing the city to reconsider.
Schanzenviertel
Schanzenviertel is the less touristy alternative to the Reeperbahn, where locals go for drinks and social life.
Rote Flora
Rote Flora is a cultural and political center and probably the most famous squat in Hamburg, housing various events and a bicycle repair shop.
Karolinenviertel
Karolinenviertel is a mecca for alternative shopping where young fashion designers open their boutiques next to vintage shops and record stores.
Mönkebergstrasse
The Mönkebergstrasse is the commercial city center.
Karoviertel
Karoviertel is where the cool kids do shopping.
St. Georg
St. Georg is a colorful quarter full of a wide array of people, especially known as the 'gay' district of Hamburg.
Fischmarkt
The Fischmarkt is where you can get a fish sandwich, a cup of coffee, and souvenirs, with live music at 7 in the morning.
Lake Alster
Lake Alster dominates the city center and is virtually unmissable.
Binnenalster
The Binnenalster is the inner part of the Alster lake.
Ausseralster
Ausseralster is a mecca for water sports enthusiasts.
Planten un Blomen
The Planten und Blomen park offers a wide variety of lush sceneries as well as leisure opportunities, perfect for a chill break surrounded by nature.
Rose Garden
The Rose Garden has over 300 types of roses in Planten und Blomen.
japanese garden
There is a serene japanese garden in Planten und Blomen.
Elbstrand
The Elbstrand is a locals’ favorite and a perfect spot for a break.