We did the one hour English guided tour of the Hamburg Townhall. You buy the tickets the day off…read moreinside the building and it costs 8 Euros per person. There are guided tours in German and English language. Note that the English guided tours are not as often as the German guided tours. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. He made the guided tour enjoyable. It was nice learning the history and seeing various rooms of the Hamburg Townhall. Overall, I recommend visiting this landmark and doing the guided tour.

The seat of the "Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg", this building is on the Rathausmarkt square…read more Constructed between 1186 and 1897, this is also the seat of one of the 16 state parliaments of Germany. Government still operates from here. I did not have time for a proper tour of the building, but the next time I am in Hamburg, I absolutely will do so. The lobby is open to the public and you can get to a few other places if the parliament is not actually in session. [Review 12060 overall, 1843 of 2019.]

The second largest city in Germany and, a coastal city at that. I have been to Hamburg a few times,…read morebut never had the opportunity to explore as much of it, as we had this time around. We walked for hours exploring different neighbourhoods and loved it. It's a town with lots of old money and, areas that are super posh, to really grungy ones. There is something here for everyone and, different areas you may prefer, based on your liking. Whilst there is a center to the old city, there is much more in the surrounding areas, so don't forget to get out of the city center and explore some of the neighboring suburbs. Tons of nice bars, cafes and restaurants scattered around the city and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options as well. The harbour front is well worth exploring as are some of the inner city suburbs. It's a very green city and has decent public transport. A wonderful city to visit in my opinion and I would happily come again anytime. It's one of the cities we have said we would be happy to live in.

Hamburg is a quiet gem of northern Europe, where maritime charm and elegant architecture meet…read more Red‑brick warehouses, shimmering canals, and the modern harbor create a beautifully layered cityscape. Classical boulevards sit comfortably beside bold contemporary buildings, giving every walk a sense of discovery. The seafood is exceptional--fresh, simple, and full of flavor, from fish markets at dawn to cozy restaurants by the water. Evenings along the Elbe feel peaceful yet alive, with ships, lights, and soft music drifting from bars and cafés. Hamburg is a must‑visit city that wins you over gently, street by street.

A very long shopping street with a train station and town hall square (Rathausmarkt). There are…read moreshops such as Adidas, Lego, Stieff, Zara, H&M, Esprit etc. The only thing this street I feel lacks in restaurants apart from if you want a Macdonalds or a café as they had plenty of those. During Christmas they have a Christmas parade at certain times which consist of three parade vehicles. I loved the dancers that were dressed as gingerbread men. Even though small and short was worth going along to watch. Also not part of the parade but if you are lucky there is a huge biker gang consisting of approx. 30 bikers that go around riding in santa clothes waving at people and bibbing their horns. Please note thought shops are NOT open on Sunday.

The Mönckebergstraße is the street where all people go shopping when they are in the center of…read moreHamburg. Here are lots of shops and department stores. So it is really easy to spend a lot of money here. Especially you may mention the departmentstores Kaufhof and Karstadt which offer a wide variety of products. For example, if you are a tourist visiting Hamburg and you did forget anything at home you may go to Karstadt or Kaufhof to replace what you´ve forgotten. You certainly find exact this article you are looking for. The Mönckebergstraße directly leads to the station of Hamburg, the Hamburger Hauptbahnhof. If you go in the other direction you will find the Rathausmarkt, a huge place in front of the city hall of Hamburg, the Hamburger Rathaus.

The Alter Elbtunnel is a cool and free place to check out in Hamburg. It was the original tunnel…read morebuilt for connecting two parts of the city across the Elbe, but has since been superseded by newer tunnels and bridges. For this reason, I don't think cars a very common sight in the tunnel, although they can go through it for a fee. There are very old and interesting lifts going down to the tunnel, which pedestrians and cyclists can also use, but I preferred to use the stairs, from where I could look at the lift's mechanisms. I'm interested in that kind of thing. The tunnel is long and it's straight. It was a fun experience to walk through it and then come up at the other side, with a tremendous view of Hamburg. From the other side, you can see St. Pauli, the harbour, HafenCity, and lots of church spires as well. It's worth it just for the view. Panoramic Photo Op!

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.

Buxdehude is part of the Hamburg metropol area and might be reached by the public transport system…read more The ancient city (center) is not verry big. So one day excursion might also include the city of stade and trips to the "alte Land" region , Jork, Finkenwerder etc. In Germany Buxdehude is well know from the fairy tale of Hare and Hedehoge (named Hase und Igel in german), which is located in this city. At least refering to the Brothers Grimm documentation. The tale is omnipresent in the city - you may not escape ;-) Like Stade, a small channel is still reaching into the center, in this case it's part of the Este river. Historicly goods have been shipped from here directly on the northern european water ways. In Summer, the city and Region is perfect for a bike tour. In Winter I would recoment the X-Mass Market instead!

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.

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!

The Jungfernstieg is one of the most famous streets in Hamburg…read more It is even known in the whole country. You may compare it probably with the Königsallee in Düsseldorf or few other famous streets in Germany. On one side of the Jungfernstieg is the Binnenalster, i.e. a small lake in the middle on the center of Hamburg. If you have enough time you may have a coffee at the Alex. On the other side you will find a lots of shops. Some are very noble and expensive. Others are in the midrange. Furthermore you will find the Alsterhaus at the Jungfernstieg. The Alsterhaus is a huge department store which is nearly as much famous as the Jungfernstieg itself. Everybody in Hamburg knows it and additionally lots of people in the whole country. On the same side you will find the pedestrian zone, only few "meters" away from the Jungfernstieg. If you follow the Jungfernstieg you will find the Gänsemarkt with even more shops, restaurants and cafés, etc.

I went along to the Market here in December 2015. The market is quite nice with its white tents…read moreand sells many things from scarfs to Christmas ornaments and various food and of course mulled wine. I like the fact that this is along the front of water. There's a lot of boat-tours that starts from there. For the children along the waterfront they have some boats moored at the side offering cookery class (cookies), face painting a theatre show and a café. Highly recommend especially for kids.

This part of Hamburg really surprised us in so many ways. It's just a very cool-looking urban…read moredevelopment that has revitalized an area that was once an old industrial port. I don't really know how else to describe it. The cool part is that it hasn't lost its historical charm. The old shipping cranes and red brick warehouses along with the amazing waterfront promenade and contemporary architecture are all keeping Hamburg's Hanseatic port district alive & well. It was a very memorable experience as a tourist visiting this part of Germany for the first time. It's an attractive and walkable district. The infrastructure seems to have been designed with urbanites and tourists in mind. The cruise center is located within a Westfield Shopping center so there's lots of retail shopping as well as a grocery store within steps from the ship. It's all part of a grand shopping development known as Überseequartier. There are public transportation options to other parts of Hamburg including a U-Bahn station and a ferry terminal. I'm sure it's a great place to live for those who work in downtown Hamburg. I can only imagine how high the rent must be in this area because of the waterfront views. However, it appears to be very popular despite that. It was a great overnight port of call with many attractions and restaurants within walking distance of the terminal. The view of it from the Elbe River made it even more special.

Really interesting industrial part of the city. Not much to do, but it was interesting to walk…read morearound this area that is so different from everywhere else in Hamburg.