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Culture under the open sky

DIVERSE, EXTENSIVE, HISTORIC Hamburg's open-air culture is as diverse as the city itself

In the Gängeviertel, near Gänsemarkt, narrow alleyways meet small squares and half-timbered houses - a creative hotspot for the alternative arts scene. A short walk away is Planten un Blomen park, where you can relax and watch the spectacular summer water light show. The historic Old Elbe Tunnel, the Cap San Diego and the Rickmer Rickmers add a maritime flair, while the nearby Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District - both UNESCO World Heritage Sites - showcase the city's architectural diversity. A trip to Bergedorf Castle, Hamburg's only surviving castle, takes visitors

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Alter Elbtunnel

When the old Elbe Tunnel, also called St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel, opened in 1911, it was a technical sensation. Today, it is a nostalgic and lovingly tended piece of Hamburg history – and has already celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Alter Elbtunnel

Alter Elbtunnel

Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 7
20359 Hamburg

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Cap San Diego

The White Swan of the South Atlantic - The "Cap San Diego" was built in 1961 as a cargo ship and has been a museum ship with a fixed berth at the Überseebrücke in Hamburg since 1986.

Cap San Diego

Cap San Diego

Überseebrücke
20459 Hamburg

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Chilehaus

The Chilehaus whose top is reminiscent of a ship's prow was constructed in 1922-1924 for the Hamburg businessman Henry Brarens Sloman according to a design by Fritz Höger, and was named after the country where Sloman traded for three decades.

Chilehaus

Chilehaus

Fischertwiete 2
20095 Hamburg

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Gängeviertel

The Gängeviertel in Hamburg wants to be a free space for everyone. In 2009, 200 artists prevented the demolition of the historic residential quarter. Today, the quarter is marked by cultural exchange.

Gängeviertel

Gängeviertel e.V.

Valentinskamp 28a
20355 Hamburg

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Hamburg Town Hall

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

Hamburg Town Hall

Hamburger Rathaus

Rathausmarkt 1
20095 Hamburg

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Kontorhaus District

The Kontorhaus district, which arose in the 1920s and 1930s, is one of Hamburg’s architectural highlights.

Kontorhaus District

Kontorhausviertel

Springeltwiete 1
20095 Hamburg

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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL Hamburg's neighbourhoods and street festivals

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Culture & Film

Hamburg is a city of culture! Explore the cultural highlights of the Hanseatic city on foot - from A for architecture to T for theatre.

Culture & Film
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Great freedom for music Concerts & Live Music

From classical music to electro festivals, from music history to a thriving live music scene and vibrant nightlife… Hamburg’s got it all!

Concerts & Live Music
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Open air cinemas

The summer attracts everyone back to the fresh air. During the day, the sun invites you to the park, the Alster or the Elbe and mild summer nights offer the opportunity for further outdoor activities in the evening. The perfect time for a relaxing evening in the fresh air and a visit to the open air cinema.

Open air cinemas

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