Hamburg
Experience the cosmopolitan city on the Elbe.

“Oh Hamburg my pearl – you beautiful city – you are my home – you are my life”

This is how Lotto King Karl sings about the harbor city on the Elbe, and it captures many people’s attitude to life. Hamburg is voted one of the most liveable cities in the world year after year, and for good reason! The Hanseatic city is rich in cultural offerings, the many special sights inspire both locals and tourists and the people of Hamburg feel safe in their city, have good healthcare and a wide range of educational opportunities. The northern German metropolis is always worth a visit and attracts numerous visitors every year with a variety of interesting activities, outstanding restaurants, hospitable hotels and architectural features.

These city tours will whet your appetite for more

Anyone visiting Hamburg is well equipped with a city tour and a knowledgeable tour guide for first impressions and interesting, entertaining experiences. Whether for a company outing, birthday or just to get to know the city and have a good time – there are suitable city tours for almost every occasion and every interest.

A harbor cruise, for example, allows you to experience sightseeing from the water while the captain tells his guests all kinds of interesting and amusing facts about the harbor, the sights and the Hanseatic city itself.

For an insight into Hamburg’s entertainment district, a St. Pauli tour around the Reeperbahn is ideal. The Hamburg neighborhood offers a slightly different kind of sightseeing, as this is where the entertainment district meets residential and office architecture. A competent city guide shows visitors the exciting corners of St. Pauli and can explain a lot about the history, development and special features of this district.

Hamburg’s architecture is characterized by a fascinating mix of modern and classic elements. On an architectural tour through HafenCity, a local city guide provides insights into the architectural styles that predominate in Hamburg’s newest district. The Elbphilharmonie, the new landmark of the Hanseatic city, is unique and impressive. And the warehouse complexes of the Speicherstadt are also highly recommended buildings for a sightseeing tour and city tour, which become more tangible with the help of a city guide and his stories.

Discover Hamburg’s most famous and beautiful sights

Hamburg, the pearl of the north, attracts visitors from all over the world. Many of the sights visited on a city trip to the Hanseatic city are unique and truly exciting! The museum ship Rickmer Rickmers is one of them. Built in 1896, the cargo ship is Hamburg’s floating landmark. A visit is always worthwhile: below deck and on around 800 square meters, there are regularly changing special exhibitions on maritime themes. You can also take a look inside the former officers’ and crew cabins – an interesting insight into life as a sailor in those days! There is also a restaurant on board, so your taste buds are also catered for.

The main church Sankt Michaelis – or rather known as Michel – is Hamburg’s best-known church and is a landmark of the Hanseatic city, especially for sailors. The Michel is one of the most visited sights in the city and probably the most important baroque church in northern Germany. What can be seen of the church today is a reconstruction, as the building burnt down completely during construction work in 1906. During the reconstruction, the Michel was given a fireproof version made of steel and concrete instead of the previous wooden construction, so that the church is at least better protected against major fires.

The Landungsbrücken are another sight that characterizes Hamburg and should not be missed during a visit. The landing stage for passenger ships is located in the St. Pauli district. It offers an excellent view of the Norderelbe, the shipyards and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. The Landungsbrücken are the starting point for many harbor tours. At its western end is the entrance to the Old Elbe Tunnel, which is also a highlight!

Opened in 1911, it crosses under the Norderelbe over a length of almost 427 meters. Today, the Old Elbe Tunnel is mainly a traffic route for cyclists and pedestrians – motor vehicles are only allowed to use it to a limited extent. The Old Elbe Tunnel has been a listed building since 2003. It is definitely an experience to walk through this tunnel and realize that you are underneath the Elbe!

Tips for special experiences in Hamburg

In addition to the numerous special sights, Hamburg also has a wide range of events and experiences to offer. We reveal our insider tips for a varied stay in the metropolis in the north.

Miniatur Wunderland is one of Hamburg’s best-known attractions and is the largest model railway in the world. The different sections in miniature format allow visitors to travel to a wide variety of countries and regions. Whether with children or without – a trip to Miniatur Wunderland is exciting and a lot of fun!

No longer an insider tip, but always a special experience: the fish market and fish auction hall in Hamburg Altona! The fish market opens every Sunday morning, in summer at 5 a.m., and attracts around 70,000 visitors on this day!

Fruit, flowers, souvenirs and clothing are also on sale here. You can buy freshly caught fish from the cutters on the jetty and live music is often played in the fish auction hall. This is a great place to start the day with a first coffee and fresh fish sandwiches in the morning, surrounded by locals, tourists and weary strollers!

For a little break from the hustle and bustle of the city, our insider tip is Planten un Blomen park. It was created on part of the former Hamburg ramparts. The name is Low German and means – it’s easy to guess – plants and flowers. The 47-hectare park not only has a lot to offer walkers and nature lovers: Those interested in culture will find many events here all year round, there are two large playgrounds for children and for the sporty ones, the park offers, among other things, a roller skating rink, which turns into an ice rink in winter. With its lake, the Japanese Garden, a tropical house and many different walking paths, Planten un Blomen is an idyllic destination and a great tip during a visit to Hamburg!