Blick durch die Alsterarkaden auf das Hamburger Rathaus mit grünem Kupferdach und Turm bei Tageslicht
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Altstadt & Neustadt

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Welcome to Altstadt & Neustadt

The Old Town and New Town are true jewels of Hamburg. The historic centre of the old town is characterised by many traditional buildings such as the Hamburg Town Hall and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as alleys and bridges that extend as far as HafenCity. In the Neustadt between Laeiszhalle and Jungfernstieg you will find elegant promenades with famous fashion designers and gallery owners - with a view of the Alster.

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    Hamburg Michel St. Michaelis Church

    Hamburg has many large churches - but only one "Michel": On its platform 106 metres high, there is a fabulous (and breezy) view of Hamburg, the port and the surrounding countryside - one that should not be missed!

    St. Michaelis Church
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    Impressive architecture. The pride of Hamburg. Hamburg Town Hall

    Unusually ostentatious for Hanseatic taste: The imposing Hamburg Town Hall.

    Hamburg Town Hall
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    Historic Hamburg Deichstraße

    Construction on the offices and residencies on Deichstraße began in the 17th century. Today, the old merchant’s street is the home of many fine restaurants and pubs.

    Deichstraße
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    Museum and observation tower Mahnmal St. Nikolai

    At the ruins of the former main church of St. Nikolai, you can immerse yourself in Hamburg's history. During the heavy air raids on Hamburg in the summer of 1943, St. Nikolai was largely destroyed. Today, the ruins are a place of remembrance for the…

    Mahnmal St. Nikolai
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    Stroll and feast with holiday flair Wochenmarkt Großneumarkt

    Located on one of the most beautiful weekly markets in Hamburg right in the city centre, you can stroll with a view of the Michel and feast on what it has to offer. Every Wednesday and Saturday the Großneumarkt becomes a Mediterranean wonder.

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One day in Altstadt & Neustadt

The two districts Hamburg-Altstadt and Hamburg-Neustadt are like two siblings with a strong character.

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    Auf Matrosen, ohé! City Walks

    • 12.07.2025
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    Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks

    • 10.07.2025
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    From the Cosmos to the Commons

    • 07.07.2025
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    • Kunsthaus Hamburg
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    Hamburgs Schokoladenseiten City Walks

    • 13.07.2025
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    KATHARINA GROSSEWUNDERBILD Exhibition

    • 08.07.2025
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    Steife Brise Seemannsgarn Theatre

    • 12.07.2025
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    SUZUKI World Triathlon Hamburg powered by HAMBURG WASSER Sports

    • 12.07.2025
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    Töpferstube - Große Wallanlagen Workshops

    • 08.07.2025
    • 15:00
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    Wasserlichtkonzerte Classical Music

    • 07.07.2025
    • 22:00
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    Wasserspiele [tagsüber] - Parksee Classical Music

    • 07.07.2025
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    Wochenmarkt auf dem Burchardplatz Farmer's Markets

    • 10.07.2025
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    Wochenmarkt auf dem Großneumarkt Farmer's Markets

    • 09.07.2025
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SHOPPING, EATING, DRINKING Discover restaurants & shops

Die Altstadt und Neustadt sind das Herz Hamburgs. Dieses unvergleichbare Flair der ehrwürdigen Hansestadt können sie nicht nur am Rathaus oder an der St. Michaelis Kirche spüren sondern auch in die vielen Restaurants, Cafés und Geschäften.

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040 Tastings

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The tasting offer ranges from whisky, rum, gin and craft beer tastings to cocktail seminars and delicious food pairing tastings, such as "Whisky & Cheese" or "Rum & Chocolate".

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Prowhisky GmbH

Altstädter Str. 13
20095 Hamburg

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Akiko

Directly in the Wexstraßel lies the small shop Akiko. Here you can discover all kinds of fascinating fashion and hand-picked home accessories.

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Akiko

Wexstraße 39
20355 Hamburg

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Alsterarkaden

Between Binnenalster and Rathausmarkt, the imposing Alsterarkaden in Hamburg invite you to take a leisurely stroll with a Mediterranean flair.

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Alsterarkaden

Alsterarkaden
20354 Hamburg

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Alt Hamburger Aalspeicher

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The name of this shop gives away the speciality found here, namely eel. Particularly in its traditional smoked form, “Bad Zwischenahner Räucheraal”.

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Alt Hamburger Aalspeicher

Deichstraße 43
20459 Hamburg

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Anne Zimmer Jewellery

In the beautiful gallery in Hamburg's Neustadt you will find handmade jewellery by Anne Zimmer. The gallery serves not only as a sales room, but also as a studio.

Anne Zimmer Jewellery
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Anne Zimmer Schmuck

Wexstraße 28
20355 Hamburg

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Antik- und Flohmarkt Großneumarkt

At the Großneumarkt Antiques and Flea Market, bargain-hunters can find everything the heart desires in this colourful mix of clothing, jewellery, furniture and antique treasures.

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Antik- und Flohmarkt Großneumarkt

Großneumarkt
20459 Hamburg

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Magellan-Terassen in der HafenCity
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Between urban style & historical Flair

Sustainable highlights

Be inspired by the contrasts between the urban style of the new HafenCity and the historical flair of the old town and go on a "green" voyage of discovery. You can expect a holistic city concept with proximity to the Elbe, many sights such as the Elbphilharmonie and opportunities for sustainable shopping.

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CITY AREA PORTRAIT Altona & Ottensen

For strolling, having a coffee, taking a walk or having some delicious food – situated directly at the Elbe and traversed by parks, Altona & Ottensen are considered to be charming and diverse districts with character. Brick walls create a rather rough atmosphere in Altona, while it is lively and colourful in Ottensen.

Altona & Ottensen
Belebte Lange Reihe in Hamburg-St. Georg bei Sonnenschein mit Passant:innen, Bäumen und Caféterrassen
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CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Georg

Welcome to St. Georg, a borough full of contrasts. Located just behind Hamburg main railway station, it is colourful, multicultural, stylish and hip all the way up to the Alster.

St. Georg
Gründerzeitfassade in Hamburg-Eppendorf im Abendlicht vor herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen und blauem Himmel
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CITY AREA PORTRAIT Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf

Here, one can find magnificent old building façades, local and exquisite restaurants as well as fancy boutiques and owner-operated shops. While Eppendorf is rather fancy, one can feel the hanseatic serenity in Eimsbüttel. Both districts offer much green and water and are hence with good reason very popular neighbourhoods in Hamburg.

Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf
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