Old Elbe Tunnel or St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel opened in 1911, is a pedestrian and vehicle tunnel in…read moreHamburg. The 426 m long tunnel was a technical sensation; 24 m beneath the surface, two 6 m diameter tubes connect central Hamburg with the docks and shipyards on the south side of the river Elbe. This was a big improvement for tens of thousands of workers in one of the busiest harbours in the world. It was heavily damaged during the war and was in a big state of disrepair and the city launched a huge project to restore it to its former glory. It's a sight not to be missed. Walk down the stairs or take the elevator down and walk along the tunnel and when you get out of the other end follow the signs to the viewing area for amazing views of the city. I would definitely recommend this as a must do activity in Hamburg. The entrance is located in a big round building along the harbour and easy to find.

Long underground tunnel that takes you from the waterfront to the other side of the river. It is…read morefree for pedestrians and cyclists (2 euros for vehicles). You can access the tunnel from a dome structure at the ground level. A set of stairs or gigantic elevator takes you underground. It took us about 20 minutes to walk the length of the tunnel. When you come back up, turn the corner and you will be greeted with a beautiful view of the Hamburg waterfront. If you are worried about restrooms, there are actually portable toilets on the other side. It's incredible to think that the tunnel was built in 1911! And it's still in use today!

Especially at night I find the Hafen one of the most fascinating and beautiful spots in Hamburg…read more The large machines and ships grace the skyline with an eery sense of technology mixed in with the older architecture along the Elbe. The Hafen has aged more gracefully than many ports around the world. During the day one will find many places to eat, sit and have a drink, and browse though as they walk along the Elbe. Next off the the HafenCity!

One of the most common sight in Hamburg, and also the most beautiful one. There are many ways to…read moreget close to it. You can take a bus, U-Bahn and ferry. I went there first with the U-Bahn, really fast. Depend on which stations you get off, you will have different views. I also took the boat, it was really a cool way to travel around. and since I have the day ticket, I could travel as much as I want with different popublic transportation. I used to live close to the sea. So for me, I always have a especially feeling for such a place. I could spend the long time just enjoy the view. This is also a great way to see the beauty of this harbour city. many beautiful architecture and cool ships around. In the sunny day, this is surely the place must visit.