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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    One day in Altstadt & Neustadt

    On one side is the historic centre of the old town with Hamburg City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce, the narrow streets and bridges that stretch all the way to HafenCity. On the other side is the sophisticated Neustadt district between Laeiszhalle and Jungfernstieg with its elegant promenades, fashion designers and gallery owners.

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    DISCOVER NOW Current Events in Altstadt & Neustadt

    • Kunstausstellung in Pastellfarben
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      Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

      • 17.09.2025
      • 10:00
      • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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      Entdeckertour Kontorhausviertel Excursions & Hikes

      • 20.09.2025
      • 18:30
      • Treffpunkt: Chilehaus
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      FacingDeath Theatre & Stage Art

      • 20.09.2025
      • 18:00
      • Mahnmal St. Nikolai
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    • Elbphilharmonie
      © Martyn Leder

      Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks

      • 20.09.2025
      • 11:00
      • Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
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      Musik mit Annie Heger Singer/Songwriter

      • 20.09.2025
      • 19:30
      • Flussschifferkirche
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      Plattdüütsch för Anfängers Workshops

      • 20.09.2025
      • 20:30
      • Flussschifferkirche
      To event
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      Sonderausstellung: Zwischen Krieg und Hoffnung Theatre & Stage Art

      • 20.09.2025
      • 18:00
      • Mahnmal St. Nikolai
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      Steife Brise Seemannsgarn Theatre

      • 20.09.2025
      • 20:15
      • Museumsschiff CAP SAN DIEGO (Ladeluke 4)
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      Tanzbrücke Hamburg Concerts & Music

      • 21.09.2025
      • 15:00
      • Planten un Blomen (Musikpavillon)
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    • Theatervorstellung im Freien
      © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

      Thalia Goes Open Air 2025 Festivals

      • 17.09.2025
      • 09:30
      • Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz
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      Wasserlichtkonzerte Classical Music

      • 17.09.2025
      • 21:00
      • Planten un Blomen (Parksee)
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      Wasserspiele [tagsüber] - Parksee Classical Music

      • 17.09.2025
      • 16:00
      • Planten un Blomen (Parksee)
      To event
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      Werke von W. A. Mozart und Dimitri Schostakowitsch Classical Music

      • 20.09.2025
      • 21:00
      • Mahnmal St. Nikolai
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      Wochenmarkt auf dem Burchardplatz Farmer's Markets

      • 18.09.2025
      • 07:00
      • Burchardplatz
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      Wochenmarkt auf dem Großneumarkt Farmer's Markets

      • 17.09.2025
      • 08:30
      • Großneumarkt
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    • Kammerkonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg
      © Thies Rätzke

      Édouard Louis Other

      • 22.09.2025
      • 19:30
      • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
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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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    The Unique Concept Store is hidden in a small street near Wexstraße. The owners have creatively implemented the idea of revolutionising the retail trade and offering a unique shopping experience.

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    No Same

    Steinwegpassage 4
    20355 Hamburg

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    O Café Central

    • Restaurant
    • Spanish / Portuguese
    • €€€

    The Oberhafen-Kantine has a history. For 72 years, Anita Haendel cheered hungry men in the leaning house on the port with her handmade home cooking.

    O Café Central

    O Café Central

    Große Bäckerstraße 4
    20095 Hamburg

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    Old Commercial Room

    • Restaurant
    • German cuisine
    • Hamburg originals
    • €€€

    The traditional Old Commercial Room is one of the oldest dining establishments in Hamburg, located in the heart of the city.

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    Old Commercial Room

    Englische Planke 10
    20459 Hamburg

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    Olá Lisboa

    • Restaurant
    • Spanish / Portuguese
    • €€€

    At Olá Lisboa in Hamburg's Portuguese Quarter you can enjoy authentic Portuguese food.

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    Olá Lisboa

    Ditmar-Koel-Straße 18
    20459 Hamburg

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    Pane E Tulipani

    • Restaurant
    • Italian

    The Italian restaurant Pane e Tulipani offers daily changing dishes and menus, freshly prepared with ingredients from the surrounding region.

    Pane E Tulipani

    Pane e Tulipani

    Klosterwall 23
    20095 Hamburg

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    Panthera Rodizio

    • Restaurant
    • Meat
    • International
    • €€€

    The Panthera Rodizio is a Brazilian buffet restaurant in the city centre. Here, guests are served a lavish buffet with South American specialities and fresh fruit they can choose from themselves.

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    Panthera Rodizio

    Ditmar-Koel-Straße 3
    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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    DISCOVER NOW Discover more districts

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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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