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Miniatur Wunderland

4.7 (765 reviews)
Open 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Toyin D.

If you're wondering if you should go, the answer is yes. I am a fully grown adult that went solo and I had a blast. There are whole worlds built in miniature form that are interactive (a Biergarten, an airport, the Elbphilharmonie, ski slopes, etc). You could easily spend the whole day in this establishment, examining the literal minutia but I started feeling overwhelmed by the amount of detail around hour 3. Lots of work went into constructing these masterpieces and you can even catch a glimpse of engineers at work. One thing I thought was fun was that every few minutes, they cycle through "daylight"and "nighttime", and many of the exhibits change slightly at "night". Again, absolutely worth the visit. Try to go early if you can to avoid crowds.

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Tori c.

The food was quick ! The whole place was extremely entertaining and spent ages here with my family . The VR experience was incredible and fun! There is also plenty of signage and easily able to walk around! It was busy but also very fun! Good for English speaking tourists and Germans too!

Marlon T.

This is one of the greatest accomplishments in the existence of human creation. If you're going to be in Hamburg, there are only 2 things you must do: 1) Get a delicious hamburger 2) Go to Miniatur Wunderland You will be 1000% amazed with your senses overloaded. I think the best model is the airport. I could sit there for an hour just watching it operate. Do not miss watching the Millennium Falcon take off. One activity I wish I did was the challenge where you find certain objects/people and solve a puzzle. I was just too amazed when I walked in that I didn't even know the welcome brochure had the puzzle in it. I will definitely be back here in the future and will undergo said challenge. You can spend forever here so plan accordingly. While my daughter loved it a lot, she got tired after a while of awing at the miniature greatness in front of us. Just wow!

The more adult scenes are seen from the back side.
Kitty C.

Great place to enjoy miniatures & kids will love it. Save a few hours to enjoy the extraordinary craftsmanship & engineering. Buy tickets early. I think they sell out the regular tickets to your groups first because there were none available so I had to buy my tickets that required an add on tour. I choose the behind the scenes tour & accidentally bought the German language tour. Unfortunately, the website was difficult to navigate & I wasn't able to return or exchange the tickets. The purchasing process wasn't user friendly nor well designed and intuitive. Do buy your tickets early when the window opens for purchase. Also, side note, if you do take a side tour, the one I took led us behind the stage and we saw the engineering behind. The catch is, the spaces are very narrow & there are points that you gave to haunch to pass through. If you're "larger" sized person in width, you'll find this your very uncomfortable. Walking space behind the walls are less than 24" and more narrow. Lastly, when entering the building, climb up several flights of stairs to what seems like the top floor. I recall 6~ flights. There was also an elevator but I'm Not sure how fast it is since it's shoulder to shoulder inside. They pack this museum.

Popemobile at Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg
Bruce K.

I've had the Miniatur Wunderland as a bookmark for close to ten years. I made the specific trip to Hamburg to visit it today. And it was totally worth it. Absolutely incredible, it exceeded my expectations. Picture a table-top miniature train set. Now expand it to the size of a warehouse. On two floors. And add hundreds of trains, thousands of vehicles, millions of little people. Everywhere you look, there's some interesting little detail. I spotted a dozen monks working on repairing the Popemobile. A guy operating a jackhammer that would bounce around. Two people hiding on a roof that were fighting. The cars stop at lights. They even have their turn signals blinking before the light turns green and they head off on whatever mission they're programmed for. The airport? Absolutely beyond anything you can imagine. The planes take off and land. They taxi up to gates. The mini jetbridge pops out! The ground crew vehicles all follow the proper procedures for driving around the airport. They even have a fire brigade that leaves the firehouse to follow inbound trains. Tips: Get there as early as you can because it does get crowded. Make sure your phone is charged as you're going to want to take a million pictures and a ton of video. They do have a free wifi. This was one of the highlights of my week-long trip to Europe. [Review 12057 overall, 1840 of 2019.]

Nick C.

Should be called giant train world or something cause it's loads of model trains in various cities & nature throughout the world. Wife loves model trains so a perfect way to spend an hour or two. Not always the most accurate, but that's ok as had a lot of fun. The switching of day & night was cool. Plenty of interactive things to play with including a chocolate factory that spits out real candy. A must do if in Hamburg.

Ted H.

I would put this on one of the things to see before you die. It's like your taking a trip around the world and taking in all the major sites. There are no words that can accurately define this place or give it justice. The airport model alone is worth the price of admission.

Emily X.

A must visit in Hamburg Tip: book your ticket online in advance to save money We booked our tickets online in advance. Online, it charges 1 euro for the processing fee, however, you save a certain percentage (5% - 50%) for some early and late time slots. The Airbnb host told us to book in advance because the lineup may get very long. We came on a Wednesday night around 7 pm, there was hardly anyone lineup. The staff let us came early even though we booked tickets for a later time slot. I think we spent 3 hours at this place. It has too much to see. This place is definitely the highlight of Hamburg. I think Hamburg does not have too much tourist things to do, so this is the best tourist activity we did in Hamburg.

Susanna C.

I didn't have really high expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised! We arrived at 2pm on a Friday afternoon in April. They said we would need to wait 45 minutes, as they let people in on a co trolled basis to avoid overcrowding. We didnt mind waiting at all, since it gave us a chance to rest anyway. The exhibits are absolutely mind blowing in terms of the attention to detail. You can also see the artists at work, as they allow you to watch the creation of new displays. You will get the sense of how painstaking it is to create all the displays that they did. We enjoyed the Italy displays the most. We felt the US displays were put together a bit too randomly. For example, you have a backdrop of a tornado, against a space shuttle launch, situated next to Las Vegas and Miami beach. The US displays were also a bit sterotypical, which included a "gold rush" scene that didn't seem synced up. Lots of fun though. The displays include working trains, lights, transitions from day to night, etc. Plan to spend at least 2 hours there.

Royce L.

Amazing place to spend your day. Depending on how crowded it is and what you prefer to do, you can easily spend hours here. You can also only send an hour or two if that's your preference. I was with a group no one in the group had been there before. It also shares a building with a Dungeon museum as well. It's a few flights of stairs up to the ticket area and there is an elevator as well. The lines are split up into no reservations, reservations, and private tours I believe was the last one. The day we went was very very busy. When we went to buy tickets we had the option of waiting a few hours until the crowd thinned out or come back later that night. There was a store and cafeteria that also served as the waiting area I believe but we chose to come back later. I thought it paid off as it wasn't as busy later in the night. It was open until 1 am which was great but surprising. The souvenier store serves as the entrance and exit. There are tons of good toys and trinkets which I bought a few on the way out. We didn't get a chance to eat at the cafeteria but it looked like typical cafeteria food with drinks and snacks as well. The seating area, which there were tons of seats, was all old airplane seats. Mostly two seaters facing each other with tables. Cool set up. The actual museum starts with the history of the museum and how it started. They have headsets, which are in English as well, that explain the first few exhibits. The workshop areas were also here. Because of how late it was, they were all pretty empty. Once you get past that, the "real" part of the museum starts. Miniature set ups of all types. Sweden, USA, Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and a few more I believe. There is also a working airport as well and other little random displays. If I had to use one word, mind blowing would be it. The amount of detail and the displays are amazing. There was a set up of a live out door festival which was pretty spot on, like almost everything there. The displays also change times of the day, I want to say every 15 minutes or so, so the same displays now come to life via the night. Lights turn on, headlights, street lights, etc, Many parts are also moving with a push of the button so there is tons to see whether its night or day. This is where you can send hours on each display just studying all of the little things going on. Most of the displays also have a ledge to stand on so you can lean over and see closer. This is also where big crowds here can get difficult. The working airport is one of my favorite parts. Planes of all types take off and land and gate and refuel, load, etc. It's pretty amazing. If you're a Star Wars fan, there are definitely a few references which you'll have to pay attention to spot. Definitely one of the coolest places I've been to in a very long time. I will definitely be back.

My N.

So neat! It is 2 floors for very detailed sceneries. Spent about an hr and a half there and definitely could use more time if it wasn't closing. The best part was the replica of the airport with planes taking off and landing.

Nadine P.

Absolutely worth a visit! Booking your tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Alternatively, you can try going on a weekday and being there very early. It worked for us - we only stood in line for about half an hour and got to see most of the exhibition before it got super crowded. There is also a cafeteria where you can get snacks, drinks or meals before starting your tour. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs and model trains. They also have their very own newspaper which looks super cute and realistic. Don't forget to take your free copy at the entrance!

'Sweden'. In Miniatur version.
Paul H.

Don't skip this. Bigger than you think, with lots of attention to detail. Easy access. Not suitable for wheelchairs (in my opinion) and the scenery switches from day to night very regularly. You can also have a view behind the scenes.

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Simple put, If you visit Hamburg and missed to add this to your list of things to see you made bad plans :)

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This is an amazing place. One of the best things I have been to and I don't have model trains at home. Good for all ages and nice staff too.

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Chocoversum - Inside (5/6/23)

Chocoversum

4.1(86 reviews)
1.0 kmAltstadt
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Informative and fun museum for all chocolate lovers!…read more Being a chocolate lover, coming across a museum dedicated to chocolates in Europe appeared a no-brainer to me. Located in Hamburg near the canal and within a shirt walk to The Miniature Wunderland, this interactive chocolate museum offers great education and hands-on tasting experience. To join a tour, it is recommended that you make a reservation online. Most tours are in German, and there is only one English-speaking tour per day. Therefore, making an advance reservation is critical if you like a guaranteed spot. Before we began, we left our belongings at the locker our front as we were told we would be making our own chocolates. The tour started off with a dipping a plain cookie at a chocolate fountain. Afterward, we were led onto special exhibits to view cocoa plants, cocoa pods, and various aspects of cocoa trades. This was the first time I received good definitions of multiple fair trade labels on chocolate packaging. We were then shown multiple machinery that were used to process cocoa. All the guests were invited to try the cocoa end products after each stage. In addition, each guest was given the opportunity to make their own chocolate. Guests could choose between white, milk, and dark chocolates and pick multiple toppings on their own candy bar. The candy bar was briefly chilled and packaged for each guest to take home. Overall, we had a very fun and yummy experience at the chocolate museum. It was very informative to see how chocolate started from the cocoa plants and the process it took to become our candy bars. After this trip, I greatly appreciate all the hard work and innovation behind every chocolate bar. Must see museum for all chocolate lovers!

Chocoversum is an interesting museum about the history of chocolate, complete with samples at the…read morefar side. You will learn quite a bit about the how of chocolate production, and see some chocolate producing equipment. You will also produce your own chocolate bar from a mold and generate toppings! And obligatory selfie area.

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Automuseum Prototyp

Automuseum Prototyp

4.2(39 reviews)
0.9 kmHafenCity

I visited on a Sunday. You have 3 levels with different themes/periods and you start on the top…read morefloor. Got here around 1 pm and not very many visitors. I really liked the simple descriptions of the car/items that gave you some good/quick insights. They had a vintage Porsche drive simulator which was pretty cool. This was quite popular and would imagine a queue during busy days. Although small, they have a good selection of mint or near mint condition vintage cars and concepts. Really liked the 996 display showing 1/2 interior and 1/2 exterior. Although they do have VW and Audi concepts, the majority of the display is Porsche. There is a cafe with gift shop that has an good selection of books and model cars & some clothing. Only 10 Euros entry fee with a friendly and helpful staff. Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours. A must for any Porsche lover and enthusiast!

Do you like cars? Of course you like cars! You HAVE to see this place!…read more The gorgeous, show-room style exhibition place is fantastic and features cards from a multitude of decades, including video installations, toy/marketing products on show and a porsche simulator! Yes, you get to sit in a Porsche and drive it around the Nueremburgring. How fantastic is that! Definitely a must for every car lover and even those with just a mild interest, it's just so beautiful and well presented. Do not miss the second, temporary exhibit downstairs! It's in a separate space, so it's easy to miss. As it's a changing exhibit, I can't say what they'll be showing off when you get to go, but it's always intersting and really well done. So be sure to check it out.

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Deichtorhallen Hamburg - Kunst oder Regal (03/2025)

Deichtorhallen Hamburg

4.0(65 reviews)
1.2 kmAltstadt

Sundays I find pretty hard to pass in Hamburg with everything shut you sometimes struggle for…read moresomething entertaining or different to do other then stay at home and hang out After having to cancel our walk to Blankenese because of the amount of rain we decided to see an exhibition that is here in Hamburg called American beauties With works from David Hockney and Larry Clark And a series by Nan Goldin for James King in the big apple- This exhibition is definitely worth getting out and seeing. But even though American beauties is the main exhibition being advertised here the highlight for me was definitely the collection from- Arnulf Rainer/Dieter Roth. mixing and separating. collaborative and individual works, 1968 - 2005. The presentation includes photography, paintings, graphic art, experimental collaborative works, videos and publications created jointly by Arnulf Rainer and Dieter Roth between 1972 and 1979, most of them never shown in public before, as well as works from 1968 up until 2005. I found their Photography particularly entertaining :-) After wandering around you can visit the Galleries bookstore-this place is just as entertaining and as beautiful as the galley itself with so many large coffee books on design and photography your going to wish you had thousands to spend in here. A great way to spend a rainy Hamburg afternoon and it only costs 5 euros for students.

I was there for the VisualLeader 2013 (the best photos from newspapers, magazines and internet)…read moreexhibition - it really exceeded my expectations. The photos and video showings are really powerful - and it is going on until October 13th. A must-see!

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Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte

Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte

4.5(47 reviews)
1.3 kmSt. Pauli

I have been to Hamburg so many times that I thought I knew the city…read more Apparently, I can't be further away from being wrong. This museum - that is located on beautiful park with idyllic lake teaches you all about Hamburg and its history. It's located not far from U-bahn stop St. Pauli, so it can't get any easier than that, not to mention it's not far should you be interested to check out all the "interesting" entertainment on the infamous Reeperbahn. Again, dragged by my history and museum geek boyfriend, I came here by force (if not by free will) although I wasn't literally kicking and screaming. If it were up to me, I'd rather spend my time at Monckebergstrasse, but oh well - I guess a little history won't hurt. This museum has very interesting models of pretty much everything in Hamburg. At least you won't be bored by history by looking at interesting teeny weeny intricate models. It taught you what Hamburg really was back then when some Christian missionaries (and bishops) chose to settle here and named the town Hammaburg. It's almost like reading it on wikipedia, but with a lot of cute models. See? not boring. The layout of the museum was cool too and they had a room full of model ships just like in Copenhagen's Orlogsmuseet, and the most cool about this museum is that on the top floor, they have a working railway model of Hamburg in the scale of 1:32. That was amazing to watch. They did have people operating the trains and all. I felt like I went back to my childhood again. On the basement floor they had small exhibition of what Hamburg was like under Nazi reign, along with recreation of shops, places under World War II. Very interesting. All in all, a very interesting place to visit, especially if you're interested about history. ...and oh, did you know that Reeperbahn literally means the rope way? It's where back in the yore they made ropes for the ships. See? More knowledge of history here! I'm getting like 1% smarter than before... :P

The museum itself is a nice museum with a lot of interesting things, but after seeing the miniature…read morewonderland and the maritime museum, I had more than enough miniature buildings and boats. Only was able to stay 15 minutes before I couldn't take anymore of it.

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U-Boot Museum U-434

U-Boot Museum U-434

4.1(44 reviews)
2.3 kmAltona-Altstadt

My long ambition to get onto more submarines is finally coming to fruition. I've seen 2 in a month!…read moreMy fascination with these relics of the cold war stems mainly from enjoying "The Hunt for Red October" so much. U-434 is a Soviet vessel dating from 1976. She is a Tango-class (NATO designation) attack boat, armed with 24 torpedoes. Powered by 3x 5200 shp 6 cylinder diesels, she was, I believe, the largest non-nuclear submarine in service at the time. A German businessman thought it would be a good idea to buy her for around EUR1M in 2002, and she was transported back from Russia for a further EUR1M and now lies in Hafen City. Admission is around EUR12 with an extra EUR3 for the guided tour, which ou can have in English. I highly recommend the extra tour as you get to see areas of the boat (command room etc.) that you wouldn't be able to otherwise. Sadly, as she was still in active service as a training boat until 5 years ago, the Ruskies removed quite a bit of equipment from her before she was sold. Therefore, you won't be plotting a firing solution as the torpedo computer has gone, along with sonar and communications. For the most part though this is as authentic as it gets. One ping only.

I really enjoyed this, geeky as it may be. There's zero hype, and not much education happening…read more Basically, you're walking on your own through a good portion of a real submarine, free to poke and prod. If that appeals to you, have at it! But take it from me, watch your head. The doors are low at the top, and high at the bottom, and generally have pipes just where you want to stand up after passing through. (Probably not a good outing for a first date.)

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