Elmshorn

Elmshorn is a popular place to head to in Schleswig-Holstein Binnenland as many of the city’s star attractions are within easy reach. Among the most popular attractions here are the fabulous Forum Schenefeld and the fantastic Hamburg Yachting Marina. Two other great attractions that are within a short distance of Elmshorn are Messehalle Hamburg-Schnelsen and Tribuhne Norderstedt.

Elmshorn has a number of museums, exhibits and show venues nearby that make great places to visit. Stroll around and enjoy the atmosphere of Planetarium Hamburg in Hamburg, the Museum of Ethnology and Altona Museum. Book in for a lively show at the St. Pauli Theater in Hamburg, the Delphi Show Palast and Allee Theater.

Enjoy a day of laughter with the entire family at Hamburger Dom in Hamburg, ARRIBA Erlebnisbad in Norderstedt and the Airbus Site Funkenwerder. Take photos, browse the educational displays and learn about animal biodiversity at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg.

To surround yourself with nature, visit some of the nearby green spaces. These are great places to relax and unwind. Nature lovers will want to check out the Botanical Gardens in Hamburg, Japanese Garden and Eppendorfer Park, a place where families can breathe in the fresh air. Bring a day pack and all the gear you need and spend an afternoon on the water at Stadtpark Lake in Hamburg.

Find the perfect accessory, stock up on food or just enjoy the atmosphere at nearby shopping hotspots such as Grosse Freiheit in Hamburg and the Elbe Shopping Mall.

If you are travelling with adults there are some great places to spend time, such as Holsten Brewery in Hamburg.

Discover the local sporting passions in Schleswig-Holstein Binnenland by catching a game at the iconic O2 World Arena, Hamburg, the home turf of the HSV Hamburg and the Hamburg Freezers. Even if you don’t like sports, you can still come to the stadium during one of the many musical spectacles held here.

To make the most of Elmshorn, consider staying close by in one of the area’s many accommodation options. The Holiday Inn Express Hamburg St Pauli Messe, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport and the A&O Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel are just three of the best places to find a warm welcome and a good night’s rest.