Do & See
BallinStadt — Emigrant Museum Hamburg
It's a captivating story — the tale of BallinStadt, the 'Emigration City', where millions of people found a safe haven before embarking on their journey to the New World in search of a better life....
Located in the heart of Hamburg next to the Town Hall, the Bucerius Kunst Forum exhibits art from ancient to modern times in four rotating exhibitions each year. A visit is an absolute must for art...
Chocoversum is Hamburg's sweetest museum, in the heart of Germany's chocolate capital. Uncover the secrets of the world's finest chocolates with all your senses. A guide will take you on a 90-minut...
For contemporary art and photography, head over to Deichtorhallen, located in two former market halls built between 1911 and 1914. Spanning 5,600 square metres, it's the largest art space in Europe...
The Elbphilharmonie is the new landmark of the metropolis on the waterfront. With the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg forges its path as a port city and a city of music, once again demonstrating that the c...
Hagenbeck Zoo — the Wild Side of Hamburg
Discover Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo. In a park of 19 hectares you can find more than 1,850 animals from all over the world including Germany’s only walrus family. Guests experience an expedition aroun...
Events
The Affordable Art Fair Hamburg features 80 local, national, and international galleries showcasing a vast array of contemporary art. Discover fresh new talents alongside well-known names, with the...
With more than 500,000 visitors, Altonale has established itself as one of the most popular cultural events in north Germany. Every year, Altonale develops new ideas and offers for its visitors. Th...
Elbjazz festival is one of the international festivals in Hamburg since 2010. About 50 musical acts of all varieties of jazz and related genres take place in front of the unique scenery of the Hamb...
Between Stadthausbrücke and Rödingsmarkt is a clever mixture of Hanseatic tradition and a modern attitude to life. The proximity to the harbour and the direct connection to the Alster lend the Flee...
Three days full of maritime mood, sensual pleasures and entertainment — many large cruise ships are calling at Hamburg during the Hamburg Cruise Days. During these days the harbour is a world of ex...
For one day the traffic stands still for the two-wheelers, leading the participants along the most beautiful corners of the Hanseatic city and the metropolitan region. The Hamburg Cyclassics is a p...
Top 10
Covering over 160 hectares, the Inner and Outer Alster Lakes are located right in the city centre, surrounded by cafes, parks, and walking paths, with an abundance of oaks and chestnut trees for na...
Explore Hamburg with a guided bike tour! It's an enjoyable and dynamic method to familiarise yourself with the city's diverse districts. Opt for city bikes, cruisers, kick bikes, or mountain bikes,...
Blankenese — the Pearl of the Elbe
One of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails runs along the banks of the Elbe to Blankenese. The former fishing village is now a prosperous suburb to the west of Hamburg, located right on the Elbe...
Boat Trips around the Harbor & Speicherstadt
Discover the Port of Hamburg and the Speicherstadt (the Historic Warehouse Complex) on what is typical for Hamburg — a boat! Small barges, historical steamboats and modern passenger ships take you ...
The Plaza serves as the focal point of the Elbphilharmonie, bridging the warehouse and the new building. The public viewing platform offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and port from 3...
Follow the Steps of the Beatles
In the early 1960s, the Beatles laid the groundwork for their illustrious career in Hamburg's St Pauli neighbourhood, the city's famous red-light district. Embark on a 'Beatles Tour' for a unique c...