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 It was the original tunnel…read morebuilt for connecting two parts of the city across the Elbe, but has since been superseded by newer tunnels and bridges.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.

I've been working on Deichstraße for the past month or so, but today was the first time that I…read moreactually stopped for a moment to look at the place. I'd known for a while that the buildings here are the oldest in Hamburg, but even so, I still just walked past. Today I had a quick lunch and then found myself 10 minutes to look around. At least two of the buildings lean like the tower of pisa! How had I not noticed before?!

Absolutely adore this darling street/area. Lots of cafes and pubs. Cobblestone, beautiful buildings…read moreand full of charm. Can't get any more gorgeous!

Pretty much the place for the night life in Hamburg. It's probably eight or so block by 4 or so…read moreblock wide radius. It translates to "Red Light" which implies it as a Red Light District. Much smaller than the one in Amsterdam, this one isn't too bad. There's a main strip where you can walk and drive down both sides of the street. Tons of bars, strip bars, restaurants, fast food, souvenir shops, cigarette shops, casinos, etc. I want to say there were a few hotels there but they didn't look too appealing. The restaurants included sit down ones and fast food. THere's a decent outdoor sausage grill place called Lucille's that is open all hours and is very good. There are also tons of bars and shops in the side streets off of the main strip. Of course there is the famed window section of this area as well. It's similar to Amsterdam but here they are all concentrated in a three block or so radius. This area is also forbidden to anyone but men. I'm not sure what happens when a female walks through here but there are signs stating females are not allowed. There are also ATM's every where here. Overall, I felt like everything was pretty cheap or decent priced, especially for a touristy area.

Really interesting party area of Hamburg considered the red light district. Felt pretty touristy…read moreand I never felt unsafe. However it's so crowded and although not too crazy, the people can get rowdy and there's a lot of interesting stuff to see.

It was our first time cruising into and out of Hamburg on the Elbe. It's true that parts of the…read moreriver in that area are industrial, but most of the scenery was quite breathtaking. Just seeing all the unique & cool architecture along the left and right bank really added to the whole experience. There are sandy beaches, bike lanes, and farms with sheep along the river. On the way out, we were able to see the Bismarck Monument and Bunker St. Pauli in the distance. We saw the Heinrich Hertz Tower that looks like a futuristic Jetsons building. I wish I could name them all. I'll just post pictures instead. Here's a fun fact. Did you know Michael Jackson used to visit this area often? He's very much remembered for helping the flood victims along the Elbe. They've even honored him at the Stage Theatre with the Michael Jackson Musical. He was very fond of Hamburg, and I can totally see why. The river runs all the way from the mouth of the North Sea to Czechia. There are river cruises and ferries that can take you further past Hamburg depending on the water levels. It can become impassable in dry weather conditions. Just something to think about before scheduling a cruise. We arrived on a rainy day for an overnight port stay. It was sunny the following morning. However, there was one big storm cloud that rained icy hail on us for a couple of minutes during the sailaway. That was very memorable. Haha! Just be aware that you can experience all kinds of weather conditions throughout the day in the month of May. It was a fun time full of beautiful scenery on the Elbe.

A very unusual landmark and easily spotted from the 62 ferry. Over 200 tonnes of granite sits on…read moreits nest on the bank of the Elbe quietly watching the world go by.

this one is the biggest meeting point made of natural stone in Hamburg. For beach and barbeque…read morelovers it is a nice target in the summer. Hey late night drinkers: don't throw your bottles or be carful with it, to leave this Place as nice and sandy as we all like it, thanks ;-)))