Top 16 Hamburg Attractions: An Overview

Ohh Hamburg my pearl - You beautiful city - You are my home - You are my life (Lotto King Karl)

The Hamburgers love their city and they have every reason to do so:

Germany's second-largest city is full of historic sites, exciting places, and of course, famous Hamburg attractions like the Michel, the Reeperbahn, the Speicherstadt, or the new Elbphilharmonie.

We will take you on the ultimate Hamburg tour and show you the top sights of Hamburg - even for kids - and tell you where you can best experience the unique Hamburg atmosphere.

'On the Reeperbahn at half-past midnight...' No street represents Hamburg as much as the Reeperbahn.

One of the top attractions in Hamburg is the Reeperbahn in the St. Pauli district.

Around the Reeperbahn and the Große Freiheit, bars, strip clubs, pubs, revue theaters, and discos are lined up one after the other. It's no wonder she bears the title 'The Sinful Mile of Germany' and is especially known for her erotic, sinful character.

While the 'Kiez' was once notorious primarily for crime and prostitution, today it is more of a entertainment mile that appears surprisingly quiet and cozy during the day.

Those who wish can sit in one of the cafés and just observe how the Reeperbahn prepares for the night.

Some of the most famous evening establishments around the Reeperbahn include 'Zur Ritze' (where boxing also takes place in the lower part, complete with a boxing ring), 'Safari', 'Dollhouse', 'Molotow', and 'Susi's Show Bar'.

Those lucky enough might even see local celebrity and TV star Olivia Jones live.

But the Reeperbahn is not just about sex and partying, but also culture:

Famous theaters like 'Schmidts Tivoli' or the Operettenhaus call this area home.

The Operettenhaus has hosted musicals such as 'Cats', 'Mamma Mia', or 'I've Never Been to New York'.

The most famous police station in Germany, the Davidwache, is also located on the Reeperbahn.

In the evening, the 'Kiez' is definitely a must-see for young people in Hamburg - but of course also for older folks.

The Reeperbahn got its name from the so-called rope makers. They made ship ropes and needed accordingly long streets.

The Beatles in Hamburg:

In the 1960s, musical history was made on the Große Freiheit. The Beatles had their first performances in Germany here. Even today, the Beatles Square in the shape of a record remembers the Fab Four.

Caution: Women should preferably not set foot in Herbertstraße - the street is known for its many brothels.

The prostitutes there are known for aggressively chasing women away from 'their' street. A wooden gate with clear warning signs is installed just before the beginning of the street.

A somewhat hidden part of the 'Kiez' is Hans-Albers-Platz, not far from the Reeperbahn. The square is named after the popular actor and Hamburg original Hans Albers.

A statue in the middle of the square reminds visitors of him. Especially in the evening, you can enjoy a beer here in a quieter atmosphere than on the Große Freiheit. It is particularly cozy in the Hans Albers Klause.

Want to experience the Reeperbahn even more intensively? No problem with our Reeperbahn entertainment tour. And if you've had too much fun celebrating, you'll find peace and relaxation in one of the spas in Hamburg and the surrounding area.

Address: Reeperbahn S-Bahn Station (Just let yourself drift.)

Admission: free

Website: www.reeperbahn.de

The best alternatives to the more touristy hotspots Reeperbahn and Jungfernstieg are the trendy neighborhoods of Sternschanze and Karoviertel.

Alongside the Reeperbahn, the Schanzenviertel is one of the top attractions in Hamburg for young people.

In contrast to the Reeperbahn, it is not so crowded and has a trendy left-alternative vibe.

Its center is the leftist-autonomous former theater Rote Flora, where mostly political and cultural events take place.

On 'Schulterblatt' and in the small streets around, there are various small cafés, bars, and restaurants that are worth a visit both during the day and in the evening.

The 'Schanze' is also known for its record shops and fashion boutiques.

Tip: Fans of TV chef Tim Mälzer can visit him at his restaurant 'Bullerei' right by the Sternschanze S-Bahn station.

Those wanting to recover from all the hustle and bustle can relax in the nearby Schanzenpark, where there is a large playground especially for kids.

From the Schanzenviertel, you can easily stumble into the Karoviertel. This former 'poor people's quarter' has transformed in recent years into a trendy neighborhood with numerous cafés, boutiques, restaurants, and vintage shops, increasingly competing with the Schanze. Not least because gentrification has not progressed as far here and you can still meet real Hamburg residents.

Especially in summer, it's a fantastic place to stroll, shop, grab a coffee, and watch life unfold. You're guaranteed to find something special in the many small shops.

Tip: Every Saturday, a small flea market called 'Flohschanze' takes place on the Knust grounds.

Address: Hamburg-Sternschanze S-Bahn Station

Admission: free

Walking down Sternschanze inevitably leads you to another highlight among the attractions in Hamburg: the Heiligengeistfeld.

Surrounded by the districts of St. Pauli, Schanzenviertel, Karoviertel, and the botanical garden 'Planten un Blomen', the Heiligengeistfeld is also a landmark for Hamburg residents.

Here, you'll find not only the FC St. Pauli stadium - Millerntor Stadium - but also the largest funfair in Northern Germany, the so-called 'Hamburger Dom', held three times a year.

One of the top attractions in the Hamburg harbor is the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.

At first, visitors are struck by the large processing building at the Landungsbrücken. From 1907 to 1909, the 205-meter-long hall with its distinctive domes and towers was built and placed under monument protection in 2003.

However, the actual landing stages are the connected pontoons in front of the processing hall.

The St. Pauli Landungsbrücken are a large water station and docking point for ships, and they are primarily the starting point for numerous steamers and boats that depart from here for harbor tours.

The HVV's steamers also depart from here to the opposite bank of the Elbe, transporting Hamburg residents and tourists, for instance, to the Stage Theater, where musicals like 'The Lion King' are performed.

The Landungsbrücken are also known for the Old Elbtunnel, which has existed since 1911.

From afar, you can see the entrance in the shape of a square dome.

From there, pedestrians and cyclists first descend 24 meters in elevators and then travel 426 meters under the Elbe to Steinwerder, where they emerge back into daylight.

A unique experience.

Tip: Crossing the Old Elbtunnel is free for pedestrians and cyclists, and is open all night for this group.

Address: St. Pauli 1, 20359 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: www.hamburg.de/landungsbruecken

Something very special near the Landungsbrücken is the Rickmer Rickmers museum ship.

It is Hamburg's most famous ship and a symbol of the harbor.

Since 1896, the Rickmer Rickmers has been sailing the seven seas.

Visitors interested in learning about its adventures and how the crew lived, how the cargo sailor is built, and how the steam engine operates can see all this year-round.

By the way, the Rickmer Rickmers is the figurehead at the bow of the ship.

The Hamburg Speicherstadt is the 40th UNESCO World Heritage site in Germany and rightly one of the most visited attractions in Hamburg.

With an area of over 26 hectares, the Hamburg Speicherstadt is the largest contiguous warehouse complex in the world.

Built between 1883 and 1920 on thousands of oak piles in the Elbe, small canals known as 'Fleete' run through the area.

They can even be used during high tide, transforming this city within a city into a small Venice.

As the name suggests, the many buildings were once used as warehouses for spices, coffee, cocoa, tea, and other specialties from overseas.

Today, the Speicherstadt is better known as a leisure destination and is the address for Hamburg's most popular attractions.

Here you'll find the following sights of Hamburg in the Speicherstadt:

Hamburg Dungeon

Miniatur Wunderland

International Maritime Museum

Spicy's Spice Museum

Automobile Museum Prototype

Coffee Roastery

Particularly during a harbor tour, the Speicherstadt is a popular destination and should not be missed on any tour of Hamburg's attractions.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage complex is the Chilehaus.

Built from 1922 to 1924 based on designs by Fritz Höger, it is one of the most important and impressive buildings of Expressionism. Its shape somewhat resembles the bow of a ship, making it a true eye-catcher.

Since its inception, Chilehaus has been home to various companies and offices, but shops, cafés, and restaurants can also be found here.

Address: Between Baumwall and Überseequartier, 20457 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: www.hamburg.de/speicherstadt

The Miniatur Wunderland in Speicherstadt is the most popular of Hamburg's attractions.

The world to scale 1:87 - that is Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg. Or as the creators call it:

The largest model railway in the world.

With nearly 1,500 square meters of model area, 263,000 figures, 9,250 cars, 1,040 trains, 389,000 LEDs, 4,340 buildings, and a total of 795,000 construction hours, Miniatur Wunderland is a single superlative and rightly the top address among sights in Hamburg.

Since the year 2000, this mini-world has been growing steadily. In addition to Mini-Hamburg and the fantasy place 'Knuffingen', the Wunderland now features miniatures from Central Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the USA, and Italy.

In 2018, Mini-Venice was added, and a Mini-Monaco including Provence is already in the planning.

In 2016, a small Google Street View car drove through the 'MiWuLa' and now you have the chance to virtually cruise through the small streets.

Moreover, the 'MiWuLa' offers special themed events, including a night visit or a culinary world tour.

Miniatur Wunderland is especially recommended as an attraction in Hamburg during the rain or in winter.

Address: Kehrwieder 2, 20457 Hamburg - Speicherstadt

Admission: €20 (regular), €12.50 (children)

Opening hours: open daily, check here for special events before your visit

Website: www.miniatur-wunderland.de

The most important sight in Hamburg is undoubtedly the harbor.

The Port of Hamburg is the largest harbor in Germany and the second largest in Europe.

It's no wonder that Hamburgers are very proud of their 'Gateway to the World', as the harbor is often affectionately called.

More than 13,000 ships from all over the world dock in the Port of Hamburg each year. Among them is the mega cruise ship 'Queen Mary 2'.

A special highlight in May is the port's birthday.

At this time, the harbor is filled with historic and modern ships, the promenade is bustling with stalls, international specialties, live music, and a nighttime fireworks display.

The harbor itself is a massive area - spanning over 14 districts - and many of the top 10 attractions in Hamburg are located directly at the harbor or in close proximity.

Thus, it is the ideal starting point for a thorough tour of all the attractions in Hamburg. The best way to do this is of course with a harbor tour.

If a complete harbor tour is too much, you can also opt for the harbor ferries of the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV).

They run several times a day from the Landungsbrücken at the harbor to various attractions in Hamburg and the surrounding area.

By the way, the harbor is one of the few attractions in Hamburg that is free of charge.

Those with a bit of endurance can walk along the Elbwanderweg from the harbor to Övelgönne and to the Elbstrand. Also a free Hamburg attraction.

Tip: At the Emigration Museum 'BallinStadt', interested parties can research their own family history. About 5 million emigrants set out from the Port of Hamburg between 1850 and 1939 on the journey to the 'New World'. Their stories come alive here.

Address: Landungsbrücken S-Bahn Station (You're right in the thick of it.)

Admission: free

Website: www.hafen-hamburg.de

The classic among the attractions in Hamburg and an institution: The Fish Market.

Every Sunday from 5 a.m., the market criers like Eel Dieter, Herring Heinz, or Cod Werner shout with all their might: 'Come on, I'll throw in 2 extra mackerels for you!'

The market criers are undoubtedly the highlight of the Hamburg Fish Market. Among fruits, vegetables, flowers, or quirky souvenir items, they loudly fight for buyers.

For early risers starting their Hamburg attraction tour or night owls, the Fish Market is the perfect spot to recharge with something delicious.

Here you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, cold cuts, bread, and of course, fish.

For locals, the Fish Market is primarily a Sunday meeting place to have a little chat over coffee and fish rolls before running their weekly errands.

'We're not going home yet...' Those who haven't had enough after partying at dawn are in the nearby Fish Auction Hall just right.

Here, it's possible to dance to live music early in the morning. And the hangover breakfast, typically in the form of a rollmop with pickles, should also be easy to find.

At the height of the Fish Market, something very special is anchored in the harbor: The original and functional Soviet submarine U434.

The largest of its kind not powered by nuclear energy.

With more than 90 meters in length, it already makes a massive impression from the outside and can also be visited from within. It even surfaces now and then.

We recommend a guided tour.

However, anyone afraid of tight spaces should probably look for another museum.

A visit to the Fish Market and, in general, Hamburg isn't complete without eating an original Hamburg fish roll.

And where better to enjoy it than at the Fish Market.

It's not even necessary to specify whether Bismarck herring, matjes, or fried fish is on the roll; the important thing is that it's fresh and crispy.

It should really crack when you bite into it.

Address: Große Elbstraße 9, 22767 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: www.hamburg.de/altona/fischmarkt

Since January 2017, it is finally finished: the Elbphilharmonie.

And it is the pride of the Hamburgers.

Unlike Berlin with its airport, the Hamburgers have managed to complete their Elbphilharmonie.

Although much more expensive than planned, it is, albeit belatedly, finally completed.

The Elbphilharmonie has quickly become one of Hamburg's most popular sights.

With its futuristic appearance and not least the so-called Plaza - a viewing platform between the two elements of the building, from which one gets a wonderful view of Hamburg - it is the new landmark of Hamburg.

This new concert hall is located here for a good reason.

Until its destruction during World War II, there stood the Kaispeicher A, also called Kaiser Warehouse; a huge building that quickly became a symbol of the city.

After the war, it was meant to be rebuilt, but that only partially happened.

This part now forms the base of the new building.

However, the Philharmonie is only part of something much larger:

The Hafencity, a completely new Hamburg district. About 40% of new urban area with housing and jobs is to be created here by 2025. Here you can already see the future of Hamburg.

Address: Platz der Deutschen Einheit, 20457 Hamburg

Admission: Plaza free of charge

Website: www.elbphilharmonie.de

The Hamburg Michel - officially the St. Michael's Church - is the most famous and prominent church in the Hanseatic city.

With its 132-meter-high tower, Michel is visible from a distance and dominates the cityscape.

It is rightly considered a crowd-puller and, alongside the new Elbphilharmonie, a landmark of Hamburg.

Today's Michel is the third. The first church building on this site began in the 17th century.

However, in 1750, lightning struck the tower and the church burned down to its foundations. The second Michel had to be built anew.

But this one was also unlucky:

In 1906, this building also completely burned down. In the same year, the Hamburgers decided to build their Michel for the third time. This time, however, it was constructed of fireproof steel rather than wood. It was completed in 1912.

Although it was partially destroyed in World War II, it was quickly restored.

St. Michaelis is the largest church in Hamburg with 2,500 seats.

It also houses the largest tower clock in Germany and one of the largest organs in the country. Regular organ concerts attract music enthusiasts to the Michel.

At noon, an organist plays for about 15 minutes daily.

Today, the Michel is especially popular as a viewpoint.

From a platform 82 meters high - or 452 steps - you can enjoy a view over Hamburg.

But the interior of the Michel is also worth seeing:

Completely white and gold, the nave radiates an elegant and understated Nordic charm.

A crypt and its burial vaults can also be visited.

Tip: At 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., on weekends at noon, the 'Michel trumpet player' plays chorales from the church's rooftops, audible miles away. A very special Hamburg attraction.

Address: Englische Planke 1, 20459 Hamburg

Admission: Tower €8 adults, €5 children | Crypt with the film 'Hamburg History' €6 adults, €4 children | Combo ticket €10 adults, €6 children

Opening hours: Nov-Mar daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Apr-Oct daily 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | May-Sep daily 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Website: www.st-michaelis.de

With Jungfernstieg and Mönckebergstraße, Hamburg boasts two spectacular shopping and strolling avenues.

Especially Jungfernstieg is known beyond Hamburg's borders as one of the most beautiful and oldest promenades.

Located directly on the Binnenalster, you can shop here in a unique atmosphere, stroll around, or simply enjoy a coffee while gazing at the water of the Alster.

A special house right on Jungfernstieg is the Alsterhaus.

Opened in 1912, this department store can easily compete with the KaDeWe in Berlin as it is equally luxurious.

For relaxation and minor wellness moments, the Nivea House invites you. Also, the oldest shopping arcade - the Hamburger Hof - is located directly on Jungfernstieg.

In the smaller streets around Jungfernstieg, traditional Hamburg businesses such as the Langhagen & Harnisch art dealership or Stegmann fashion house stand alongside newer stores like Zara, Ralph Lauren, Mango, Dior, Louis Vuitton or COS in historic buildings.

The name Jungfernstieg originates from the numerous unmarried citizens who strolled around here looking for good marriage candidates.

The price level on Jungfernstieg is quite high.

Those looking for something a bit cheaper, but no less beautiful, will likely feel comfortable in the equally popular Mönckebergstraße.

Not far from Jungfernstieg, Mönckebergstraße offers the well-known shops of a shopping street such as H&M, Douglas, Görtz, Esprit, Deichmann, or dm.

The large department stores Peek & Cloppenburg, Karstadt, or the Galerie Kaufhof also call this place home.

The Hamburgers like to compare Mönckebergstraße with Berlin's Ku'Damm and simply call it 'the Mö'.

Address: Jungfernstieg 1, 20095 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: none

If you're already at Jungfernstieg, you shouldn't miss out on the Außenalster and Binnenalster.

The Alster is alongside the Elbe, the defining river in Hamburg.

It springs in Schleswig-Holstein, flows through Hamburg, and finally empties into the Elbe.

Especially well known is the so-called 'Alstersee', consisting of the larger Außenalster and the smaller Binnenalster.

Excursus: Even though the Alstersee looks like a lake, it is not one. The Alster is dammed here, but it continues to flow through the Fleete as a river.

The Außenalster is particularly popular among walkers and joggers. Numerous green spaces and meadows, small parks, and hiking trails provide a welcome counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of a large city.

In addition, many cafés and excursion restaurants invite you to take a coffee break. One of the most unusual among them is 'Alsterperle': a converted restroom.

In winter, when the Alster freezes and the ice is more than 20 cm thick, ice skating is also allowed on the Außenalster.

A popular leisure activity among young and old Hamburg residents and one of the most fun attractions in Hamburg in winter.

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Excursus: Near the Außenalster close to the Kennedy Bridge is the traditional Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg. It would not be particularly interesting if one of Hamburg's most famous residents hadn't made it his home: Udo Lindenberg has lived here since 1994 in three rooms on the second floor and is inextricably linked to the hotel. What he pays is, however, more tightly guarded than state secrets.

The Binnenalster has a slightly different appearance to the Außenalster. It is shaped by the Jungfernstieg, numerous shops, traditional houses, cafés, bars, and restaurants. In brief: It is a bit livelier, but no less charming.

Particularly beautiful at the Binnenalster is the Alster fountain, which reaches over 60 meters high. Every summer, it continuously gushes and is simply part of the Hamburg cityscape.

The 'Alstervergnügen', a folk festival with stalls, music, and a fireworks display, takes place annually at the end of August at the Binnenalster and the streets around it. One of the attractions in Hamburg for children!

The Außenalster and Binnenalster are famous for the Alster round trips. Alster steamers travel to various destinations around the Alster and Hamburg's attractions.

It's definitely one of the attractions in Hamburg that you shouldn't miss.

Tip: Not far from the Binnenalster at Heidi-Kabel-Platz is one of the city's most famous theaters: the Ohnsorg Theater. The boulevard theater primarily features a Low German performance schedule. If you don't shy away from Hamburg dialect and enjoy folk theater, you'll be perfectly at home here.

Address: Jungfernstieg 1, 20095 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: www.hamburg.de/alster

One of the attractions in Hamburg for children is the Hagenbeck Zoo.

The Hagenbeck Zoo has existed for over 100 years and is now run by the same family in its seventh generation.

It is one of the oldest zoos in Germany and the first without cage enclosures.

On about 19 hectares, over 1,800 animals and more than 200 species are exhibited in nature-oriented enclosures and heritage-protected facilities.

The zoo's highlight is the Eismeer, which houses Germany's only walrus group and is home to polar bears, sharks, and penguins. The tiger cubs born in 2017, one of the largest elephant herds in Europe, orangutans, a petting zoo, and free-ranging lemurs make the Hagenbeck Zoo one of Hamburg's best attractions.

A special highlight of this Hamburg attraction: the Eismeer with the only walrus group in Germany. In the particularly deep pools of the facility, polar bears, sharks, and penguins also feel comfortable.

Visitors can even feed giraffes and elephants or watch the animals being fed.

The adjoining aquarium is also worth a visit.

Address: Lokstedter Grenzstraße 2, 22527 Hamburg

Admission: Zoo €29 adults, €19 children | Tropical Aquarium €25 adults, €17 children | Combination ticket €45 adults, €33 children

Opening hours: Zoo daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Tropical Aquarium daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Website: www.hagenbeck.de

In northern Hamburg lies the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, the largest park cemetery in the world.

Even though it might initially seem morbid to recommend a cemetery as one of the best attractions in Hamburg and its surroundings, there's a good reason for it:

The Ohlsdorf Park Cemetery is the largest park cemetery in the world and cannot be compared with other world-famous cemeteries like Père Lachaise in Paris.

With a total area of 389 hectares, 17 kilometers of road network including bus lines, around 235,000 graves, 1.4 million burials since it opened in 1877, and more than 1.2 million visitors annually, it is a true superlative among the attractions in Hamburg.

Particularly beautiful is the park area, as the name suggests.

It's no wonder that Ohlsdorf Cemetery is Hamburg's largest green space. With 30,000 trees, a rose garden, several ponds, more than 800 sculptures, and outstanding garden architecture, it's absolutely worth a visit.

Of course, the final resting places of famous personalities from film and television, politics and art can also be visited.

Among others, notable figures buried here include:

Hans Albers

Heinz Erhardt

Inge Meysel

Roger Cicero

James Last

Helmut Schmidt

Roger Willemsen

Address: Fuhlsbüttler Str. 756, 22337 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: www.friedhof-hamburg.de/die-friedhoefe/ohlsdorf/

If you're visiting northern Hamburg, it's worth taking a detour to the respectable and well-to-do district of Poppenbüttel and the Alstertal.

Here, you'll find the Alstertal Shopping Center, or AEZ for short. A huge shopping center with over 240 stores spread over three floors and a total of 59,000 sqm. A real and slightly quieter alternative to Mönckebergstraße in the city center.

If you're not in the mood for shopping, you can easily reach the Alster nearby and take a leisurely stroll along the river-and most importantly, you'll run into actual Hamburg locals here, as hardly any tourists venture this far-and watch many canoeists paddling by.

Those with enough stamina can even walk as far as Mellingburg and relax with coffee by the Mellingburg Lock.

With the Kunsthalle, Hamburg boasts one of the most significant public art collections.

Housed across three buildings and more than 13,000 sqm, the Hamburger Kunsthalle features several significant art collections.

Over 700 works from the Middle Ages to modern times are permanently on display.

The focus of the collections lies primarily in German, especially North German, and Dutch painting.

Among the works displayed are paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Caspar David Friedrich, Adolph Menzel, Max Liebermann, Paul Klee, Edvard Munch, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.

Numerous special exhibitions and the Print Room with its 130,000 drawings and prints are also worth a visit.

Address: Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg

Admission: €16 (regular), €8 (reduced)

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thu 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Website: www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de/

The park Planten un Blomen is a must for nature lovers and the green lung of the city.

Planten un Blomen, which means 'plants and flowers' in English, is a park area in the heart of Hamburg and is often referred to as the Botanical Garden.

It extends over the area of the former city fortifications and leads from the Hamburg Messe to Stephansplatz and on to St. Pauli.

Covering approximately 47 hectares, visitors will find numerous attractions for young and old:

Rose Garden

Japanese Garden including Tea House

Chess Garden

Tropical Garden

Exhibition Greenhouses

Mini Golf Course

Roller Skating Rink (the largest open-air ice rink in Germany in winter)

Water Slides and Climbing Park

Two large playgrounds

Open Air Theater

You should plan to spend a bit more time to fully enjoy these attractions.

In summer, evening water light concerts, concerts, readings, and theater performances take place as well.

This Hamburg attraction is particularly among the best addresses for children.

Address: Gorch-Fock-Wall 3, 20354 Hamburg

Admission: free

Website: www.plantenunblomen.hamburg.de/

In a former water tower in the city park of Winterhude lies the Hamburg Planetarium.

Since 1929, the water tower has housed the planetarium.

Making it one of the oldest of its kind, and since the renovation in 2017, one of the most modern.

The biggest highlight in the newly designed planetarium is the Star Hall.

With a large 360-degree projection dome and a projection system known as the 'Starball', it can depict the starry sky naturally and in detail - all in 3D.

But the Milky Way, planets, or shooting stars are also effectively staged.

In the Star Hall, there are also 3D sound installations, light shows, and laser shows. It's no wonder the planetarium is dubbed 'the star theater'.

Additionally, besides the Star Hall, you can find fascinating exhibitions at the planetarium. A vestibule with a ceiling painting and various temporary exhibitions are also available.

Furthermore, visitors can enjoy views of Hamburg's City Nord from an observation deck.

The planetarium features numerous different shows and event concepts, so there's surely something for you and your children!

It is the most visited large planetarium in Germany and has become a popular attraction in the City Nord since its modernization.

Address: Linnering 1 (City Park), 22299 Hamburg

Admission: €12 adults, €7.50 children and youths up to 17 years of age

Opening hours: Tue 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Wed 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Thu-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Sat 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Sun & holidays 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Website: www.planetarium-hamburg.de/

A bit further out in the Winterhude district is the City Park.

With approximately 150 hectares, it is the third-largest green space in the Hanseatic city. The centerpiece is the Festwiese, simply called the sunbathing meadow by locals.

Especially in the summer, crowds of Hamburgers flock north just to lie in the sun.

For sports enthusiasts and active visitors, the city park offers opportunities for various ball sports, a mini-golf course, the City Park Lake, as well as an outdoor pool.

For children, there's a large playground with a splash pool.

Tip: With the Hamburg Card, many attractions in Hamburg can be cheaper for you. It also serves as a ticket for public transport in the city.

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