Hamburg's city park is worth a visit in itself. The miniature golf course in the city park offers you a lot of fun with 18 holes. For 3.50 € you can swing the clubs for a round. The kiosk at the course provides you with all kinds of drinks, snacks and sweets. No place free at the moment? No problem: the idyllic surroundings invite you for a nice walk. Afterwards, the little ones can let off steam on the adjacent playground. Dogs are also very welcome!

Our tip: The candy bags delight not only children and give rise to nostalgic feelings.

In spring, Hamburg turns into a fragrant sea of blossoms. The Loki Schmidt Garden is definitely a hotspot to admire the flowering splendor. With its more than 5,000 plant species, there's plenty to discover. Here you can take a journey from Japan, to Alaska, to South America, as the plants are arranged by region. Admission is free of charge.

Our tip: Hier geht es etwas ruhiger zu als beispielsweise im Stadtpark. Perfekt für ein Picknick und eine Pause vom Sightseeing.

Stroll, feast and enjoy the first warm days. You can do this on Tuesdays and Fridays in a cosy atmosphere at the Isemarkt in Eppendorf. It is one of the largest weekly markets in Germany and a real Hamburg institution. Since 1949, the stalls have been winding their way under the railway bridge from Hohenluftbrücke to Eppendorfer Baum. You can treat yourself to a delicious coffee and discover regional specialities at the many stalls. There is also a sea of spring flowers to take home.

In spring you can especially enjoy the maritime flair in Hamburg. The Falkensteiner Ufer is perfect for a trip and is easily accessible by S-Bahn. On the white city beach you almost feel like at the sea. Walk along the promenade, climb the lighthouse or enjoy a 1A fish sandwich with a view of the Elbe. Perfect to watch passing ships.

Our tip: At the "Kajüte S.B. 12" you get not only great fish sandwiches and cold drinks. The "ToMo Brötchen" is topped with tomato mozzarella and a real insider tip..

Rent a bike and set off for the Alte Land. In spring, it's blossom time here and a pink sea stretches out in front of you. You can take your bikes with you on the Elbe ferry and take a short ferry ride. We have already prepared a route for you.

Our tip: Stop by the many small farm stores along the way.

With the longer days, outdoor events return to Hamburg. The Hamburg DOM on the Heiligengeistfeld is a real tradition. With delicious snacks, thrills and lots of fun, the folk festival starts into the spring edition. A real maritime highlight is also coming up in spring: the Hamburg Port Anniversary. Look forward to an eventful weekend with ship parades, live concerts and a unique sea of lights. Would you like to immerse yourself in a real sea of flowers? From April to May, cherry blossom trees bloom in many places in Hamburg. Außenalsterufer, Kennedybrücke, Alsterkrugchaussee and Altonaer Balkon - here the Japanese community of Hamburg has planted 5,000 cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom festival celebrates the city partnership with the Japanese city of Osaka. The festival is accompanied by many small events. Moth your winter jacket and plunge into the colorful hustle and bustle!

What could be better than enjoying the first ice cream of the year with the first rays of sunshine? With the great variety of ice cream parlors, real sweet tooth will get their money's worth. We have made a search for the ten coolest ice cream parlors in Hamburg. Have a browse!

Our tip: Try the "Franzbrötchen" variety at Luicella's Try the "Franzbrötchen" variety at Luicella's.

In the east of Hamburg you will find a real café pearl. On a pontoon with lovingly designed furnishings you will find the Entenwerder 1 - a real oasis of calm. From the pink container in the middle of the floating platform, you'll be well supplied with hot and cold treats. A homemade lemonade or a craft beer? A cool drink with a view of the Elbe is perfect to enjoy right on the water's edge. Coffee art is not neglected either. Caffeinated creations are available here from the roastery right next door, Public Coffee Roasters.

Our tip: The golden sculpture on the floating oasis can be walked on and offers you a fantastic view over the Billwerder Bay.

The zoo is a particularly good place to observe the annual spring awakening. The bustle of spring is a particularly exciting time at Hagenbeck Zoo. For many animals, the spring months mean a change of wardrobe: off with the winter fur or plumage and on with the blaze of color. With the warmer days, many animals move back into the outdoor enclosure and if you are lucky, there are even cute animal offspring.

Our tip: During the vacations, children can become polar explorers, animal keepers or marine researchers. Cool experiments, exciting stories and animal observations await the little ones.

Almost everyone knows them: Pixie books, the little square stories for travelling, are the biggest picture books of all time with around 14 million books sold every year. To mark the 70th anniversary, the Altonaer Museum is dedicating an exhibition to the little picture worlds together with Carlsen Verlag. An excursion destination for the whole family with nostalgia guaranteed.