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Breathtaking panorama: Tower ascent of the Hamburger Michel

The Hamburg Michel, Hamburg's landmark, is the first address for a fantastic panorama of the Hanseatic city on a tower ascent.

Hamburg is vast. From the platform of the 132-metre high tower you can see Germany's largest seaport as well as the historic Speicherstadt and the futuristic HafenCity. Children will also be thrilled by the view from up here, as the elegant cruise ships, long container ships and old sailing ships that lie in the harbour can be easily seen from here. And the Elbphilharmonie is not only a view worth seeing for architecture lovers.

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Hamburg Michel St. Michaelis Church

Hamburg has many large churches - but only one "Michel": On its platform 106 metres high, there is a fabulous (and breezy) view of Hamburg, the port and the surrounding countryside - one that should not be missed!

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Magnificent view of Hamburg by night St. Michaelis Church at night

This landmark of Hamburg, especially at night, must be one of the most romantic places you could ever find.

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On the trail of the past Historical Hamburg

Hamburg is marked by its historical heritage: the most famous buildings are the Chilehaus and the Kontorhäuser on Burchardplatz, but the Sprinkenhof, Mohlenhof and Meßberghof are also popular tourist destinations. But the Old Elbe Tunnel remains…

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Speicherstadt & Kontorhausviertel UNESCO World Heritage

In 2015, the "Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel with Chilehaus" ensemble was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This makes it one of the world's 1200 "masterpieces of human creativity of universal value".

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Contemporary witnesses with an eventful history Main Churches

They are the witnesses of the past, places of faith and landmarks of our city. From nowhere else in Hamburg you have such a clear and wide view over the city.

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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…

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The Michel offers more than just a good view

Michel is the nickname of St. Michael's Church, one of the main churches of Hamburg and one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Germany. It was originally built in the 17th century but was repeatedly destroyed by fires. Thus, the building standing today was not completed until the beginning of the 20th century. Nevertheless, it is worth seeing the interior, which is entirely decorated in white and gold and contains one of the largest organs in the German-speaking world. Organ concerts of excellent quality regularly take place here and are a must for every music lover. In any case, one should choose a concert with works by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, who also composed the festive music for the inauguration of the tower.

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Tower ascent - Hamburg's Michel is more than just a church

It is mainly the tower with the huge clock and the viewing platform at a height of 82 metres that one thinks of in Hamburg when one says "Michel". The Michel shapes the silhouette of the city, and those who climb the 453 steps are rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view. Of course, there is also a lift, and the tower can be climbed daily in summer from 9.00 to 19.30 and in winter from 10.00 to 17.30. The tower has a panoramic view over the city. A special feature, which makes an evening in Hamburg really atmospheric, is the so-called night Michel: Every evening you can enjoy the wonderful view of the city illuminated at night, in addition there is a non-alcoholic drink and classical music. So you can enjoy a romantic evening on a tower ascent of Hamburg's Michels.

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