What to do in Hamburg

Activities, attractions and tours

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Hamburg
Speicherstadt showing a bridge and a city
Stadtpark featuring a park
Hamburg Dungeon which includes signage

Hamburg Attractions

Historical landmarks, vibrant festivities, and spectacular scenery can all be found in Hamburg, Germany. This charming city along the Elbe River has long been regarded as one of Europe’s top travel destinations. Many of the best attractions in Hamburg are easy to find and offer a full day of fun. You can find terrific deals on hotel stays, flights, and Hamburg tours on Expedia.com.

Hamburg boasts several museums filled with beautiful artworks and important historical artifacts. Numerous works of art dating back to the 14th century can be seen inside the Kunsthalle Hamburg. You can also check out the Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg to see model ships, vintage sailor uniforms, and other pieces telling the story of the city’s naval history. Miniatur Wunderland has the distinction of being the largest model railway museum in the world.

If you plan on bringing small children along for the journey, you can find plenty of kid-friendly things to do in Hamburg. The Tierpark Hagenbeck is the city’s main zoo and features lions, elephants, and other exotic animal species. The Tropen Aquarium is one of the best places to go to see some of the world’s most fascinating sea creatures.

Hamburg’s impressive landmarks rival many of those found in other international cities. While taking Hamburg excursions around the city, you must see the iconic radio telecommunication tower known as the Heinrich-Hertz-Turn. You can also pick up a city map to locate places like Saint Nicolas’ Church, the Flakturm bunkers, and the historic building known as Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht.

All of the wonderful Hamburg activities are sure to keep you entertained while you visit this alluring city. When you book your discount travel reservations through Expedia.com, you can easily see all of the local tourist spots in Hamburg and still have some money to spare.


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Hamburg City Center

4.5/5(217 area reviews)

Miniatur Wunderland and Hamburg City Hall are top sights in Hamburg City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.

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Hamburg-Mitte

2/5(1 area review)

Known for its fascinating museums and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Hamburg-Mitte. You can visit top attractions like Miniatur Wunderland and Reeperbahn, and jump on the metro at Veddel S-Bahn or Wilhelmsburg S-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Japanese Garden showing a river or creek and a park

Saint Pauli

4/5(39 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Saint Pauli. You can visit top attractions like Reeperbahn and Millerntor Stadium, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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St. Catherine\'s Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Altstadt Hamburg

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.

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Saint Georg

4/5(170 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Saint Georg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Alster Lakes, and catch the metro at Lohmuhlenstrasse U-Bahn or South Central U-Bahn to see more of the area.

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Hamburg-Nord

4/5(33 area reviews)

Travellers choose Hamburg-Nord for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alsterdorf U-Bahn or Sengelmannstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Sporthalle Hamburg.

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