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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Hamburg [2025]
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Miniatur Wunderland
4.6
/5
183 reviews
6.7
Based on 23,973 reviews
860m from downtown
Phone +490403006800
Address: Kehrwieder 2/Block D, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Hamburg
Highlights:
Millennium Hamburg Model Exhibition
15-mile miniature Hamburg cityscape
Saved by 115 users41% positive reviews
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It is worth going. Buy tickets in advance. If you cannot make an appointment for a suitable time slot, choose the VR project and the entry time is not restricted. Three people must pay at least one VR fee.
What a fascinating place. An absolute favourite. Beware though that the place gets crowded all the time. Might need like an hour or two to get in. As for the activity, you could easily spend the whole day if you take your time and go through details. But it's a pity, the place gets lot of visitors. Also there is a restaurant inside with affordable meals.
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Port of Hamburg
4.6
/5
276 reviews
5.8
Based on 7,373 reviews
5.2 km from downtown
Phone +4940377090
Address: Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Hamburg
Highlights:
360° view of Hamburg Harbor
Ballet & sailing at May Festival
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Hamburg Port is a historic and bustling seaport, the largest in Germany and a key global trade hub. It boasts modern infrastructure, vital economic contributions, and fascinating attractions like the Elbphilharmonie and Speicherstadt. The port's commitment to sustainability and maritime culture make it a must-visit destination for a unique blend of history and modernity.
The Port of Hamburg is located in northern Germany. Friends who like to go to the port should not miss this place. You must go here when you come to Germany. It is really great. Friends, bring your favorite people with you.
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St. Nikolai Memorial
4.3
/5
52 reviews
5.7
From KRW 13895
Based on 1,033 reviews
450m from downtown
Phone +494046898040
Address: Willy-Brandt-Straße 60, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Elevator ride & Hamburg view
Built for St. Nicholas' protection
39% positive reviews
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It is not far from the town square to here. The surrounding area is a very beautiful area with ancient and beautiful houses. There are many beautiful restaurants and unique cafes hidden in the houses. It is a very relaxing place.
The building is very beautiful, and there are many beautiful old buildings with a long history around, which are well preserved. There are still people living or running shops. Walking in this city gives people a comfortable and cozy feeling.
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Hamburger Kunsthalle
4.2
/5
54 reviews
5.6
From KRW 13004
Based on 916 reviews
772m from downtown
Phone +4940428131200
Address: Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
Highlights:
Expert insights & unique architecture
Gothic & contemporary art collection
34% positive reviews
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The oil painting collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle is worth visiting. The lifelike figures, unique style of depicting natural landscapes, and religious story-themed oil paintings are fascinating. I highly recommend friends who like art to visit.
Excellent museum with a wide range of paintings. Get an application (you can even download it on free wi-fi at the museum) and listen to nice and informative audio guides. Even if you have no headphones the app works well and doesn’t disturb other visitors.
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Speicherstadt Museum
4.5
/5
102 reviews
5.5
Based on 5,106 reviews
974m from downtown
Phone +4940321191
Address: Am Sandtorkai 36, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
19th-century European warehouse site
Red brick nightscape with lights
29% positive reviews
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This museum provides an excellent explanation about how the warehousing district evolved as a result of the unification of Germany under Bismarck, after which Hamburg was no longer a Free City therefore warehousing had to be concentrated within the Free Port. There are English explanations of each exhibit, which are shorter than those in German, however they are sufficient to understand what the museum is about. More detailed explanations in English are available on demand.
This is a fabulous little museum, not that easy to find. For just 4.50€ you learn all about the history of the whole area and what the key products were through the ages. There is even an iPad commentary in English to help, though it’s all pretty self-explanatory.
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Hamburg City Hall
4.5
/5
170 reviews
5.4
115m from downtown
Phone 040428312064
Address: Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Admire murals & sculptures here
16 stone pillars showcase German celebrities
26% positive reviews
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Our tour guide Savvy was fabulous. He gave us an educational and fun tour of your beautiful city. As first timers to Hamburg, it gave us a great overview of the area.
The Hamburg City Hall in Germany used to be a place where units worked, but now it has been turned into a tourist attraction. You can visit here from Monday to Sunday. I feel that the working environment inside is quite good, and you can also learn about the history of Hamburg, Germany.
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Jungfernstieg
4.4
/5
86 reviews
5.1
Based on 1,150 reviews
307m from downtown
Phone +49403501870
Address: Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Sunday stroll for singles
Shopping & boat sightseeing
48% positive reviews
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I’ve been in Hamburg a few times and every time I came to the same conclusion: it’s a cold, wet and unfriendly city. It’s probably just me, but if you like friendly and sunny places and enjoy the outdoors, Hamburg is most likely not for you (and me).
There is a history in Hamburg, Germany. This place is very beautiful. If you come here on a cloudy day, you will feel it very special. If you want to come here, you can search for the history here on the Internet in advance.
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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
4.5
/5
46 reviews
4.7
Based on 3,884 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +49403576660
Address: Platz d. Deutschen Einheit 4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Hamburg
Highlights:
360° platform overlooking cityscape
Old warehouses & modern fusion
60% positive reviews
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Views are pretty awesome, and a stunning piece of architecture to say the least.. You can walk all the way around the observation plaza, so 360 degree views across the Hafencity, Port and beyond! It's free entry up to the first plaza, it has toilets, shop and a restaurant, so some great facilities if your unsure if it's worth the trip. A great little place to take some pictures if your on a budget, want to kill some time or just love ships and dockland. You might also be able to catch an orchestral view 😉. Recommended.
This modern concert hall should be on every Hamburg-visitors list of destinations. Stunning modern architecture right next to the river Elbe. The view is quite nice
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Chinesisches Teehaus
4.6
/5
27 reviews
4.4
2 km from downtown
Phone +494037502020
Address: Feldbrunnenstraße 67, 20148 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Unique Chinese landmark in Hamburg
Showcase Chinese culture & tradition
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A very classic place in Hamburg, Germany. This landscape also has a long history. It imitates the garden design style of Shanghai. You can see many similar places. The internal forest structure is also very good.
Yu Garden in Hamburg is a Chinese-style architectural garden. The whole park is very nice. Yu Garden is very similar to the gardens in Suzhou. Many things in the pavilions and towers are very nice and well worth the money to visit.
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Alster Lakes
4.6
/5
222 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,078 reviews
2.1 km from downtown
Address: 20148 Eimsbüttel, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Sailing paradise & vastness
Boat tour: historic lakeside views
27% positive reviews
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These two lakes are a place for relaxation, sporting, walking and joy. In the center of Hamburg city these lakes provide scenery to and from the Altstadt and the rest of the city. An easy trip to cycle around these lakes and get various impressions of hamburg, since the districts around the lake are quite different
Germany's Alster Lake is located in the center of Hamburg, like a pearl, inlaid in the picturesque scenery of this city. More than 1,000 years ago, the Alster River flowing through Hamburg merged with the Elbe River through a low-lying grassland. As time passed, the grassland was gradually flooded, forming today's Alster Lake. Hamburgers and tourists like to walk around the lake. Every summer, swans will float on the blue waves, which is very interesting.
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