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Sightseeing from A to Z

You should have seen this in Hamburg & surroundings!

For the visitors of Hamburg, the question often arises before and during the journey what one should absolutely have seen. We show you the most beautiful and important sights of the Hanseatic city at the Elbe.

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A ship's propeller on Mattentwiete

It seems like a stray ship had lost it: You can find a big, golden ship's propeller on Mattentwiete. From here, it is just a small walk to Speicherstadt and Miniatur…

A ship's propeller on Mattentwiete

Schiffsschraube an der Mattentwiete

Mattentwiete 4
20457 Hamburg

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Alster Fountain

Hamburg's landmark in the middle of the Binnenalster

Alster Fountain

Alsterfontäne

Jungfernstieg
20354 Neustadt

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Alster swans

These majestic waterfowl adorn the Binnen- and Außenalster as living symbols of the city.

Alster swans

Alsterschwäne

Alsterarkaden 1
20354 Hamburg

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Alsterdampfer St. Georg

Enjoy dreamy Hamburg perspectives during an Alster round trip on board the oldest and only real Alster steamer...

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Alsterdampfer St. Georg

Alsterdampfer St. Georg

Jungfernstieg
20354 Hamburg

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Alter Elbpark

This four-hectare large “green island” between Hamburg’s Neustadt towards the Reeperbahn or the Elbe should not be missed.

Alter Elbpark

Alter Elbpark

Helgoländer Allee
20459 Hamburg

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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…

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Alter Elbtunnel

Alter Elbtunnel

Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 7
20359 Hamburg

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Altes Land bei Hamburg

Nordic fruit orchards, pink fields of blossoms and a fresh Elbe breeze – the Alte Land is one of the prettiest day trip destinations far away from the massiveness of the…

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Altes Land bei Hamburg

Altes Land bei Hamburg

Osterjork 10
21635 Jork

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Altona Balkon

The Altona Balkon – “Altona Balcony” – is around 27 m higher than the Elbe and offers a fantastic view of the Hamburg harbour, the legendary fish market and all the colourful…

Altona Balkon

Altonaer Balkon

Klopstockstraße
22765 Hamburg

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Altona Townhall

The former railway station building has served as the headquarters of the Altona district office since the end of the Second World War.

Altona Townhall

Altonaer Rathaus

Platz der Republik 1
22765

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Außenalster

The Alster divides into the Binnen- and Außenalster at the Lombardsbrücke bridge. The Außenalster in particular offers excellent recreational opportunities with its numerous…

Außenalster

Außenalster

An der Alster
20099 Hamburg

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Beatles-Platz

A memorial for the Fab Four: with the exception of Liverpool, no other city played such a major role in the Beatles' career as Hamburg. In the very heart of St Pauli, on Grosse…

Beatles-Platz

Beatles-Platz

Beatles-Platz
22767 Hamburg

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Binnenalster

In addition to the harbour, the Alster forms the maritime face of the city of Hamburg. The Alster, divided in to Binnenalster and Außenalster by the Lombardsbrücke, is a…

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Binnenalster

Binnenalster

Jungfernstieg 54
20354 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…

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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…

Chilehaus

Chilehaus

Fischertwiete 2
20095 Hamburg

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City Nord

The Hamburg quarter in the district of Winterhude is characterised by large building complexes.

City Nord

City Nord (GIG City Nord GmbH)

Kaptstadtring 10
22297 Hamburg

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Colonnaden

The Colonnades radiate Mediterranean flair and stylish individuality in Hamburg city centre. Along the historic street, impressive worlds of experience and enjoyment open up to…

Colonnaden

Colonnaden

Colonnaden
20354 Hamburg

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Cranz

Cranz is a neighbourhood of Hamburg in the extreme west of the district of Harburg and lies immediately south of the Elbe.

Cranz

Cranz

Cranzer Hauptdeich
21129 Hamburg

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Davidwache

Hamburg's best known police station is the best example of St. Pauli's lived tolerance: the Davidwache Hamburg. Here police officers and prostitutes stand side by side. …

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Davidwache

Davidwache

Spielbudenplatz 31
20359 Hamburg

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Deichtorhallen

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg is one of Europe's largest art exhibition halls. There art and photography enthusiasts will find a wide variety of different pictures and interesting…

Deichtorhallen

Deichtorhallen

Deichtorstraße 1-2
20095 Hamburg

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Admission to the "BallinStadt" emigrant museum

  • Exciting im- & emigration history
  • 4 epochs interesting presented
  • Free Family Research Area
  • Interactive game "Simmigrant"
Admission to the "BallinStadt" emigrant museum
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Admission to the CHOCOVERSUM

  • From cocoa tree to the chocolate bar
  • Creating your own chocolate bar
  • Tasting of every production step!
Admission to the CHOCOVERSUM
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from 25.00 €*
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Admission to the Hamburger Kunsthalle

  • Important public art collections
  • Works from seven centuries
  • Changing art presentations
  • 700 constantly exhibited works
Admission to the Hamburger Kunsthalle
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from 16.00 €*
Hamburg CARD reduced
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Kunstmeile: 3-day ticket

  • Historical and modern Art
  • Perfect location between Alster & Elbe
  • Everything reachable by foot
  • Six renowned art institutions
Kunstmeile: 3-day ticket
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from 35.00 €*

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You should see this Sights in Hamburg

A short holiday in Hamburg also means sightseeing in Hamburg. Whether the Elbe Philharmonic, Landungsbrücken or Hamburg City Hall - they and many other sights are simply part of a trip to Hamburg. The easiest way to explore Hamburg's sights is on a sightseeing tour with the striking double-decker buses.

Sights in Hamburg
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Artistic highlights Art & Exhibitions

A visit to one of Hamburg’s museums involves rare old pieces on display in our magnificent buildings, but you’ll also find a number of smaller, owner-operated galleries, as well as contemporary art, pop up installations, street art and collections aimed specifically at the littlest visitors.

Art & Exhibitions
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Art & Exhibitions

From ancient to futuristic, from abstract to modern, art in Hamburg does not only celebrate the past, but draws international exhibits at all times.

Art & Exhibitions

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