Entertainment
Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg, Germany
A glass concert hall rising on top of an old warehouse, with a free public viewing plaza.
City · Germany · Hamburg
Hamburg
A harbour city of canals, warehouses and a glass concert hall, with a famously lively nightlife district.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Hamburg matters
Hamburg is Germany's gateway to the sea, even though the water you see is the Elbe river. The harbour is the beating heart: giant cranes, old brick warehouses, ferries and a spectacular concert hall rising on top of an old storage building. The city has more bridges than most travellers expect, and its canals and lakes make for relaxed walks. Then there is the Reeperbahn, a district of bars and theatres with a reputation that stretches far beyond Germany.
Talking points
- Hamburg is a port city with a long trading history
- The warehouse district is a protected heritage area
- Harbour ferries are part of the normal public transport network
- The city has plenty of water, from canals to a central lake
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What to see in Hamburg
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Speicherstadt
Hamburg, Germany
A canal-lined district of red-brick warehouses on timber piles, and a World Heritage Site.
Other
Hamburg Landungsbrücken and Harbour
Hamburg, Germany
The main harbour piers, where ferries and harbour cruises depart.
Entertainment
Miniatur Wunderland
Hamburg, Germany
A giant model railway world with miniature cities, an airport and tiny people.
Neighbourhood
Reeperbahn
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg's famous entertainment district of bars, clubs and theatres in St. Pauli.
Lake
Alster Lakes
Hamburg, Germany
Two lakes in the heart of the city, ringed by promenades and boat rental.
Market
Fish Market Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
A Sunday-morning market on the Elbe where night owls and early risers mix.
Church, mosque or temple
St Michael's Church (Michel)
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg's famous baroque church, with a tower viewing platform over the harbour.
Historic site
Hamburg Rathaus
Hamburg, Germany
The ornate neo-Renaissance city hall, with a courtyard and guided tours.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.