Beautiful day in Hamburg.Photo by clairemc, USA
Feeding the swans in the lake.Photo by clairemc, USA
Exploring the further reaches of the lakes.Photo by clairemc, USA
Celebrating Hamburg's Alster festival in August.Photo by clairemc, USA
Warehouses line all the canals and waterways.Photo by clairemc, USA
Waterbike rentals on the AlsterPhoto by clairemc, USA
A small park on the banks of the Alster.Photo by clairemc, USA
View of the rathaus from MichaeliskirchePhoto by clairemc, USA
Hamburg
Attractions
Hamburg Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Hamburg attractions and places to see in Hamburg, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Port of Hamburg
Trade has always been Hamburg’s raison d’etre, and today the Port of Hamburg is the largest in Germany. The sprawling port takes up more than an eighth of ... Continue Reading »
Planten und Blomen Park
Hamburg is a particularly leafy city, with plenty of parklands lining the canals and waterways. One of the most popular and best loved parks is the Planten ... Continue Reading »
Alster Lakes
Boating on the Alster Lakes is a special experience in Hamburg, highlighting the historic role of waterways in Germany’s biggest port. Hamburg grew up ... Continue Reading »
Altona Fish Market (Fischmarkt)
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Perhaps one of Hamburg’s most unusual attractions is the Altona Fish Market - or Fischmarkt, held every Sunday morning come rain or shine. Along with the ... Continue Reading »
Church St Michaelis (Michaeliskirche)
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The baroque Protestant Church of St. Michaelis - or Michaeliskirche - is a Hamburg landmark. Its famous clock tower soaring above the city roofs has been a ... Continue Reading »
Hamburg Altstadt
The focus of Hamburg’s Altstadt, or Old Town, is the Rathaus on the old market square. Streets leading off the square head to the classical arcades of the ... Continue Reading »
Hamburger Kunsthalle
The Hamburger Kunsthalle is Hamburg’s major art museum, focusing on northern European art since the 14th century. A range of touring and special ... Continue Reading »
Hamburg Zoo (Tierpark Hagenbeck)
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The critters enjoy spacious quarters at Tierpark Hagenbeck, Hamburg’s Zoo. One of the first zoos to house animals in moated, open enclosures rather than ... Continue Reading »
Reeperbahn & St Pauli District
Hamburg’s alter ego is raffish St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn, forever synonymous with strip clubs and the Beatles. The city’s red light district, the ... Continue Reading »
