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Hamburg: Line A Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
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Hamburg: Schanzenviertel Culinary Tour
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3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour
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Hamburg: 90-Minute Evening Lights Harbour Cruise
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Hamburg: Ice-Cream Workshop
What to do in Hamburg
Popular places to visit
Reeperbahn
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Reeperbahn, a popular shopping spot in Hamburg. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hagenbeck Zoo
This groundbreaking zoo was the first in the world to dispense with cages, and is sure to delight young and old alike.
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Miniatur Wunderland
Wander through some of the most amazing attractions from around the world, and all in just a couple of hours!
St. Pauli Piers
Explore the waterfront in Hamburg with a trip to St. Pauli Piers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Fish Market
Visit Hamburg’s most unique market, offering tropical fruit, beautiful flowers and fresh fish early on a Sunday morning.
Hamburg City Hall
This majestic building is the home of politics in Hamburg. It has 647 rooms with ornate fountains, mosaics and allusions to Greek gods.
Jungfernstieg
During your visit to Hamburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jungfernstieg. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Areas of Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket are top sights in Hamburg City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
Hamburg-Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Hamburg-Mitte. You can visit top attractions like Reeperbahn and Hamburg Cruise Center, and jump on the metro at Veddel S-Bahn or Wilhelmsburg S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Saint Pauli
Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Saint Pauli. You can visit top attractions like Reeperbahn and Millerntor Stadium, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt Hamburg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.
HafenCity
Noted for its restaurants and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in HafenCity. Top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and International Maritime Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at HafenCity Universität Station or Überseequartier Station to see more of the city.
Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Reeperbahn while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Othmarschen S-Bahn or Klein Flottbek S-Bahn to see more of the area.
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- Elbe Philharmonic Hall
- Miniatur Wunderland
- Barclays Arena
- Hamburg Messe and Congress
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Hamburger Dom
- Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt
- Hamburg State Opera
- Sporthalle Hamburg
- inoffizieller FKK Strand
- Eppendorfer Landstrasse
- Hamburg Dungeon
- International Maritime Museum
- Dove-Elbe Water Park
- Operettenhaus