Hamburg for cruise passengers

Discover Hamburg on a shore leave

Discover Hamburg while your ship is waiting for you in the harbour. The Hamburg experts offer tours and suggest restaurants and sights that fit perfectly into your schedule. The harbour is conveniently located in the centre of Hamburg, which makes it easy to explore the city.

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All events at a glance Calendar of events Hamburg

With our calendar of events you won't miss any of the numerous events in Hamburg. You can search directly for a suitable period or filter by category.

Calendar of events Hamburg
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blog Insider tips, City & people, Stories

Our online magazine with insider tips about Hamburg and exciting stories about the city and its people from our HamburgAhoi experts. It's worth taking a look. ♥

Insider tips, City & people, Stories
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In the app Interactive ship finder

Whether you are longing for the harbor, the best places for ship spotters or just want to browse: With our interactive ship finder you can see what is going on in the harbor and on the Elbe. And you can do it conveniently from home with our free app.

Interactive ship finder

Events for cruise enthusiasts

Anyone who loves seafaring cannot avoid Hamburg as a venue for harbour festivals, trade fairs and ship christenings.

Events for cruise enthusiasts

EXPLORE HAMBURGS MARITIME SIDE All around the harbour

HIGHLIGHTS Must-sees in Hamburg!

There is so much to do in Hamburg that it is easy to lose the overview. We have compiled a few highlights that you shouldn't miss when you are in Hamburg.

Emigrant Museum BallinStadt

The emigrant museum BallinStadt in Hamburg opens its doors and shows in its exhibition the emigration history from four epochs.

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Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

The Miniatur Wunderland in Speicherstadt Hamburg is the must-see for all railway enthusiasts, world-deckers, families, and every other visitor to Hamburg!

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Elbphilharmonie

Hamburg has a new cultural landmark! The Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall represents an unprecedented synthesis of the arts - architecture, music and the unique location in the middle of the Hamburg harbour. More than 2.6 million guests have already attended over 1,000 concerts!

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Tierpark Hagenbeck

There are many highlights for young and old in Europe's nicest private zoo: a total of 1850 animals in large open-air spaces, an elephant house, an extensive orang-utan enclosure, the tropical aquarium and the new "Eismeer".

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Jungfernstieg

It is the heart of the city centre for many locals and tourists: the Jungfernstieg - a diverse connection between the Inner Alster and the surrounding shops and attractions.

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Speicherstadt

The Speicherstadt is probably the best-known symbol of the maritime history of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the expression of Hamburg's rise and is one of the most beautiful sights today!

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Fish Market

Every Sunday morning since 1703 Hamburg's most traditional market has been trading in just about anything and everything that isn't nailed down.

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Where to watch ships

In Hamburg, the best and most well-known ocean liners in the world regularly enter and leave the harbour, which makes Hamburg a popular place for ship-spotters - 12 months out of the year.

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Hamburg travel including train 4 Days including hotel and arrival

  • overnight stay in hotel, with breakfast
  • Return journey with Deutsche Bahn including seat reservation depends on availability
  • Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth 31.90€
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Buzzing City by the Water Discoverer Experience

  • overnight stay in a hotel, with breakfast
  • Sightseeing tour on a red double-decker
  • 1-hour harbour tour on the Elbe
Buzzing City by the Water
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ab 171.10 €
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Hamburg for explorers On water, on land and on foot

  • overnight stay in a Hotel, with breakfast
  • Guided tours by bus, boat and on foot
  • Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth 31,90€
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Hamburg in 24 hours

Do you want to experience as much Hamburg as possible in 24 hours? We tell you what Hamburg locals recommend in such a case!

Hamburg in 24 hours
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Shipping & Cruises

Experience the metropolis on the Elbe before or after your cruise or just watch the ships. Be there live and up close when the most amazing cruise ships arrive at Hamburg's cruise terminals.

Shipping & Cruises
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One day in Hamburg for 24, 48 or 72 euros Hamburg on a Budget

Do you want to spend a day in Hamburg without leaving your entire fortune here? We show you how to have a wonderful time on a limited budget.

Hamburg on a Budget

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