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Tours & day trips
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Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Alster or Harbour Cruise
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ENGLISH GUIDED BIKE TOUR HAMBURG - Alsterlake District (min.4)
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Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour
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PANIK CITY - Udo Lindenbergs Multimedia Experience
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Hamburg: Speicherstadt Walking Tour with Coffee Tasting
Popular places to visit
Hagenbeck Zoo
The world’s first cageless zoo features animals, an aquarium and a leisure park with hiking trails. See birds fly freely and penguins in their natural habitat.
Reeperbahn
During your visit to Hamburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Reeperbahn. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Miniatur Wunderland
This miniature world and model railway takes visitors through Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland and the U.S. It is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
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.
St. Pauli Piers
Explore the waterfront in Hamburg with a trip to St. Pauli Piers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Fish Market
Exotic fruits, flowers, teas and household goods are offered alongside freshly caught fish at this open-air Sunday market.
St. Michaelis Church
Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the bronze spire and clock tower of this Baroque 17th-century church devoted to the Archangel Michael.
Areas of Hamburg
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Neuer Wall 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 Hamburg Cruise Center and Hamburg Wholesale Market, 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 Millerntor Stadium and Operettenhaus, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld 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.
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.
Hamburg-Nord
Travellers choose Hamburg-Nord for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alsterdorf U-Bahn or Sengelmannstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Sporthalle Hamburg.
